Benefits And Risks Of Inversion Therapy

Inversion therapy is a treatment designed to relieve a variety of ailments including lower back pain, poor circulation, scoliosis, and sciatica. It involves strapping an individual to an inversion table by their ankles and around the waist, and then turning the table upside down so the patient's head is facing towards the floor. In this position, the spine decompresses due to the gravitational force. It is believed engaging in inversion therapy can help reduce the damage caused by gravity as one ages. While inversion therapy is minimally invasive and has some benefits, there are some risk factors associated with it. As such, those interested in inversion therapy should seek guidance from their physician first.