Using Inversion Tables For Back Pain Relief - Do They Work?
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Many of us suffer from chronic back pain for one reason or another. It could be as simple as stress from a long days work to more severe causes such as a compressed disc. Fact is many of us would rather find a more natural and permanent way to relieve our pain than relying on pain medications and heating pads. Yes stretches and exercise is one of the best and most recommended relief methods but how many of us are able to do the physical exercises while in back pain? For years inversion therapy has been used for this very purpose and has received a lot of good feedback from those who have used it. Its an age old technique that just may offer many of us the relief we need.
Spinal traction of any kind is a pulling force intended to stretch the ligaments and muscles in the spine and add to the space separating the vertebrae. It is used by physical therapists and chiropractors, along with other treatments, to ease lower back pain in general and treat sciatica in particular.
Inversion Therapy
This form of traction has been used since ancient times, and it involves having the patient hang upside down to relieve pressure on the spine, Today, a well-known piece of equipment, the inversion table, is used for this purpose, and the patient's body weight is used to stretch the spine in the inversion process. Some people feel more comfortable with partial inversion, and an inversion table can be adjusted to tilt at different angles, even a slightly inverted level of 20 - 30 degrees.
As people adjust to the treatment, the slant can be increased to 60 degrees, which will automatically add to the stretch. There is also a psychological component to this treatment, and if they feel insecure in the optimum inverted position, the muscles will contract, which will defeat the purpose of the therapy.
Adjusting to the Treatment
The amount of time people spend using an inversion table is correlated with the particular angle being used at the time. Ordinarily, they start by inverting for a few minutes and work up to 10 minutes as they adjust to the process and become more relaxed while doing it. (Many patients use the inversion table 2 or 3 times daily to relieve their lower back pain.)
As the back is stretched, pressure in the nerve roots and intervertebral disks lessens and back pain is reduced. This treatment can also be beneficial to individuals with poor posture as it elongates the muscles, and medical professionals sometimes rely on using the inversion table to increase the flow of blood to the brain and boost the patient's mental alertness.
Recommendations Before Using an Inversion Table
Always consult with your physician before taking this step, and note that it is not recommended for individuals with osteoporosis, coronary or circulatory problems, high blood pressure, or related conditions. Note also that it has not been proven scientifically that the use of any type of traction will ensure long-term benefits, but it is generally used and accepted as a means of providing temporary relief for people living with chronic pain in the lower back.
About The Author: There are many ways to relieve back pain that do not involve medications or doctors visits. You may even be able to prevent your back pain before it even occurs. B.M.Hayes is a freelance writer and avid alternative health enthusiast. You can find more of his work at http://www.backpaininsights.com
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Article Title: Using Inversion Tables For Back Pain Relief - Do They Work?
Author: BM Hayes
Word Count: 543
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Many of us suffer from chronic back pain for one reason or another. It could be as simple as stress from a long days work to more severe causes such as a compressed disc. Fact is many of us would rather find a more natural and permanent way to relieve our pain than relying on pain medications and heating pads. Yes stretches and exercise is one of the best and most recommended relief methods but how many of us are able to do the physical exercises while in back pain? For years inversion therapy has been used for this very purpose and has received a lot of good feedback from those who have used it. Its an age old technique that just may offer many of us the relief we need.
Spinal traction of any kind is a pulling force intended to stretch the ligaments and muscles in the spine and add to the space separating the vertebrae. It is used by physical therapists and chiropractors, along with other treatments, to ease lower back pain in general and treat sciatica in particular.
Inversion Therapy
This form of traction has been used since ancient times, and it involves having the patient hang upside down to relieve pressure on the spine, Today, a well-known piece of equipment, the inversion table, is used for this purpose, and the patient's body weight is used to stretch the spine in the inversion process. Some people feel more comfortable with partial inversion, and an inversion table can be adjusted to tilt at different angles, even a slightly inverted level of 20 - 30 degrees.
As people adjust to the treatment, the slant can be increased to 60 degrees, which will automatically add to the stretch. There is also a psychological component to this treatment, and if they feel insecure in the optimum inverted position, the muscles will contract, which will defeat the purpose of the therapy.
Adjusting to the Treatment
The amount of time people spend using an inversion table is correlated with the particular angle being used at the time. Ordinarily, they start by inverting for a few minutes and work up to 10 minutes as they adjust to the process and become more relaxed while doing it. (Many patients use the inversion table 2 or 3 times daily to relieve their lower back pain.)
As the back is stretched, pressure in the nerve roots and intervertebral disks lessens and back pain is reduced. This treatment can also be beneficial to individuals with poor posture as it elongates the muscles, and medical professionals sometimes rely on using the inversion table to increase the flow of blood to the brain and boost the patient's mental alertness.
Recommendations Before Using an Inversion Table
Always consult with your physician before taking this step, and note that it is not recommended for individuals with osteoporosis, coronary or circulatory problems, high blood pressure, or related conditions. Note also that it has not been proven scientifically that the use of any type of traction will ensure long-term benefits, but it is generally used and accepted as a means of providing temporary relief for people living with chronic pain in the lower back.
About The Author: There are many ways to relieve back pain that do not involve medications or doctors visits. You may even be able to prevent your back pain before it even occurs. B.M.Hayes is a freelance writer and avid alternative health enthusiast. You can find more of his work at http://www.backpaininsights.com
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