Inversion therapy involves the use of reverse gravity to help reduce pain and reverse some of the affects of aging. Inversion therapy utilizes specialized tables and chairs and can provide a number of health benefits.
Function
The user lies down on the inversion table and, with the ankles secured, the table is then tilted so the body is at an angle with the head lower than the rest of the body. A chair can be inverted while in a seated position and may supply more comfort and support than a table.
Benefits
According to the National Institutes of Health, the biggest benefit of inversion therapy is for sufferers of low back pain. A 1985 study published on the NIH's publication website, Pubmed.org, found people who underwent inversion therapy, also called "gravity-facilitated traction," had an increase in the space between vertebrae which could lead to a reduction in back pain.
Inversion Duration
The 1985 study published on Pubmed.org, which was originally published in the "Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy," found that subjects inverted for just 10 minutes experienced significant increases in intervertebral dimensions.
Contraindications
According to a 2007 article in the "Los Angeles Times," inversion therapy should not be used by people who are obese or people with high blood pressure, circulatory issues, glaucoma, or women who are pregnant.
Cost
As of 2010, inversion tables and chairs start as low as about $200 for a basic chair to over $1,200 for a motorized table.
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