Inversion Therapy FAQs

1. Is inversion therapy right for me? If you suffer from chronic pain, inversion therapy may be helpful. You should talk to your doctor before beginning an inversion table regimen. 2. How long should I invert? Inversion table use will vary depending on the ailment you are addressing and your level of expertise with inversion therapy. Beginners should start slowly and work their way up gradually, increasing both the incline and the time on the inversion table. Most inverters start at a very shallow incline, where there is less risk of pulled muscles, and invert for 10-20 minutes once or twice a day, but you should check with your doctor. 3. Can inversion cause strokes or other problems? During the 1980s, there were several medical scares regarding inversion techniques and the flow of blood in the body. It has since been proved that those warnings were exaggerated, and further studies have shown inversion to cause no greater risk of stroke or popped blood vessels than any other type of exercise. People with high blood pressure or other existing conditions should not use inversion tables.

4. Is it normal to feel pain after using an inversion table?
Tenseness or stiffness after use of an inversion table is typically an indication of doing too much too soon. Lessen the degree of the incline and invert for a shorter period of time if you experience pain.

5. How do I work various parts of my body while inverted?
There are multiple exercises that can be done on an inversion table to work the sections of your back and the rest of your body in order to decrease pain. Small movements, such as rounding your shoulders and gently rotating your neck, will help considerably during inversion therapy. Check with your physician.

6. Is it true that you must hang at an extreme angle in order to benefit from inversion tables?
Absolutely not. In fact, this is a major misconception about inversion therapy that causes many people to be skeptical of its benefits. The truth is that even very minor inclines can be extremely beneficial for all types of ailments, and discomfort and extreme angles are not what inversion therapy is all about.

7. Does inversion therapy really work?
There is a high rate of success among inversion patients when it comes to eliminating pain. Inversion tables are a great alternative when medication and surgery are not options or are not helping ease the pain. The real answer to this question is that you won't know if inversion can help you unless you're willing to try it.