Can inversion tables really cure my back pain? According to legend about 400 BC Hippocrates, the father of medicine hoisted a patient who was suffering from an aching back upside down using a system of pulleys and ropes. Reportedly by inverting the person Hippocrates was able to relief his pain. But does this ancient treatment really work?
The principle behind inversion tables are that by inverting a person upside down you decompress the spine taking pressure off the disc and relieving pain. During a typical day you lose up to 3/4" in height. By the time you have reached your senior years you can lose as much as 2" in height all because of the downward force of gravity on your spine. It makes sense that by reversing the force of gravity and the pressure on your spine, pain should be diminished.
There have been numerous studies showing that inversion tables work. One study examined the effect of using inversion tables on 175 people who were unable to return to work because of back problems. After eight sessions on the tables 155 were pain free and able to go back to work. Are these tables safe? A good quality, study table is safe and effective. Some people worry about the possibility of a stroke with all the blood rushing to your head. But according to one manufacturer of inversion tables in the 25 years they have been in business they have not heard of one case where a person using the table suffered a stroke.
So are inversion tables effective in curing your aching back? The answer is yes. Most tables range in price from $250.00 to $1,000.00. Be sure the one you buy is well made by a reputable manufacturer and comes with a solid warranty. Inverting a person to relieve the pressure on their spinal column has been a proven treatment for over 2,000 years and certainly is a good alternative to surgery. As someone who has suffered with a bad back and who has endured months of physical therapy and an operation, I can tell you there are solutions for your discomfort.
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