Is using inversion
tables for low back pain a good idea? Is it safe? Who shouldn't use one?
These are all very
important questions for anyone considering inverting. Although simply hanging
upside down may seem benign, it can aggravate certain types of health
conditions. In this article I'll discuss what I've learned in my experience
with inversion tables and what my chiropractor has told me about using them.
Over the years my
back has taken a beating from martial arts, running, scoliosis, sciatica and a bad
car wreck. However, the last thing I wanted to do was give up being physically
active. I didn't want to completely stop my martial arts training, my weight
lifting and my running. - But, I definitely wanted to completely stop my low
back pain and other issues like sciatica.
For many years I
had tried medication, stretching, physical therapy, massage therapy and
chiropractic care in order to treat my back issues. Yes, all of these methods
helped to some degree. However, I didn't want to have to depend on expensive
prescription medications forever. Medications that would make me drowsy and
worthless. I also didn't like the expensive bills that came with physical
therapy.
In the end, the
best options for me seemed to be chiropractic care and massage therapy
together. These two seemed to be a great natural way of easing my back pain,
but again, these things cost money.
After realizing the
amount of money I was spending on my chiropractor and massage therapy, I began
to look at other options. My friend had been using inversion tables for low
back pain for the past few years and said I should really give it a shot. So, I
did.
My first time on
one of these tables, I didn't completely invert, but the experience was still
amazing. As soon as I was partially inverted, I felt relief from the weight of
my body being lifted off of my spine. It was pretty amazing.
So the next time I
saw my chiropractor, I decided to ask for her thoughts on using inversion
tables for low back pain.
She said that using
inversion tables could be really good for the back because they decompress the
spine. Decompressing the spine is healthy because as people get older the discs
in the spinal column get dried out and decompression of the spine helps to
re-lube the spine which is very healthy.
She did say however
that people with high blood pressure, glaucoma and people with certain heart
problems should probably not use inversion tables. Also people who have had
back surgery and neck problems should not use inversion tables. In short she
said, just check with your doctor.
Anyway, I was
pleased to find out that she approved. Because for me, I had already tried one
of the best
inversion tables around and could majorly
feel the difference.
So yes, using
inversion tables for low back pain can definitely work. - But always remember
to check with your doctor first. Especially if you have any health conditions
or are taking any medications. Article written by Elvis.
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