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Inversion Therapy: Relieve lower back and sciatica pain, improve posture, and revolutionize your health
Inversion therapy is a way of decompressing the spine. The discs between the bones of the spine are quite soft & gravity compresses them over time. It's one of the reasons we lose height as we age. The discs get smaller & can leak, irritating surrounding nerves. Decompressing your spine by lying or hanging upside down allows the discs to expand. It also reduces nerve pressure & allows the spine to realign.
The father of medicine, Hippocrates, is known to have invented a form of inversion around 400 BC for his patients by using a system of ladders & ropes to relieve pressure on their spines. We are more fortunate today, we don't have to get tangled up in ropes & ladders! We can buy, make, or improvise inversion equipment.
It's well worth doing, as inversion has many benefits, not just spinal decompression. It can:
Relieve back pain & sciatica - & chiropractic bills! Prevent loss of height Reduce the signs & symptoms of aging (including wrinkles) Improve posture Help insomnia Improve digestion & elimination Improve hormonal balance Improve menstruation & menopause symptoms Improve mood Brighten the complexion Increase hair growth and more.
Inverting is unusual in that it is relaxing yet invigorating. Inverting in the mornings is a great way to start your day; inverting before bed is very relaxing & can help sleep (especially when done as part of a regular bedtime routine).
Contraindications: While the benefits of inversion therapy are many, there are people who are unable to invert due to certain health conditions. The main ones are CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, & GLAUCOMA. That's because inversion temporarily raises blood pressure. PREGNANCY is another condition that may mean inversion is - temporarily - not a great idea. To be safe, it really is best to check with your physician before starting inversion - just in case you have an undiagnosed illness that would be contraindicated, or something that your physician knows could be made worse by inverting.
This little but immensely useful book explains how inversion therapy works, why it works, and how to get started. You'll discover the different types of inversion equipment, including approximate prices & the advantages & disadvantages of each.
By regularly inverting, you could make a massive difference to your health and appearance. The cost is minimal compared to the benefits. Slant boards cost from just $50 - or you could make your own following the guidance in this book. All you need is a long piece of plywood, some wood to make a frame for the plywood top, and a piece of carpet as a covering (essential so you don't slip off it when relaxing!).
The father of medicine, Hippocrates, is known to have invented a form of inversion around 400 BC for his patients by using a system of ladders & ropes to relieve pressure on their spines. We are more fortunate today, we don't have to get tangled up in ropes & ladders! We can buy, make, or improvise inversion equipment.
It's well worth doing, as inversion has many benefits, not just spinal decompression. It can:
Relieve back pain & sciatica - & chiropractic bills! Prevent loss of height Reduce the signs & symptoms of aging (including wrinkles) Improve posture Help insomnia Improve digestion & elimination Improve hormonal balance Improve menstruation & menopause symptoms Improve mood Brighten the complexion Increase hair growth and more.
Inverting is unusual in that it is relaxing yet invigorating. Inverting in the mornings is a great way to start your day; inverting before bed is very relaxing & can help sleep (especially when done as part of a regular bedtime routine).
Contraindications: While the benefits of inversion therapy are many, there are people who are unable to invert due to certain health conditions. The main ones are CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, & GLAUCOMA. That's because inversion temporarily raises blood pressure. PREGNANCY is another condition that may mean inversion is - temporarily - not a great idea. To be safe, it really is best to check with your physician before starting inversion - just in case you have an undiagnosed illness that would be contraindicated, or something that your physician knows could be made worse by inverting.
This little but immensely useful book explains how inversion therapy works, why it works, and how to get started. You'll discover the different types of inversion equipment, including approximate prices & the advantages & disadvantages of each.
By regularly inverting, you could make a massive difference to your health and appearance. The cost is minimal compared to the benefits. Slant boards cost from just $50 - or you could make your own following the guidance in this book. All you need is a long piece of plywood, some wood to make a frame for the plywood top, and a piece of carpet as a covering (essential so you don't slip off it when relaxing!).
152 pages, Paperback
First published February 11, 2014
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April 9, 2019
One,two, three Invert!
This book is a good, easy to read guide for people interested in inversion therapy. The author speaks from experience, and also the repeats the important cautions of physicians concerning the people who have conditions which MAKE inversion DANGEROUS, such as previous spinal surgery. Please read the book for the important list of who should NOT do inversion!
I highly recommend this book because it provides a safe pathway to using inversion therapy!
This book is a good, easy to read guide for people interested in inversion therapy. The author speaks from experience, and also the repeats the important cautions of physicians concerning the people who have conditions which MAKE inversion DANGEROUS, such as previous spinal surgery. Please read the book for the important list of who should NOT do inversion!
I highly recommend this book because it provides a safe pathway to using inversion therapy!
July 24, 2017
Food for thought
I have a degenerative spine and spondylosis - wear and tear. Osteopathy doesn't work, and I have 6 injections in my sound every 6 months to manage the pain. I'm willing to try anything, and this book has given me the confidence to look into buying an inversion table.
I have a degenerative spine and spondylosis - wear and tear. Osteopathy doesn't work, and I have 6 injections in my sound every 6 months to manage the pain. I'm willing to try anything, and this book has given me the confidence to look into buying an inversion table.
December 22, 2017
Disappointing
Was not as technical as I hoped for. Felt !like I had just talked with a neighbor. Would have been happier if book had been shorter and more to the point.
Was not as technical as I hoped for. Felt !like I had just talked with a neighbor. Would have been happier if book had been shorter and more to the point.
February 25, 2019
Informative and quick
Easy to follow and thorough beginning for someone evaluating inversion therapy. I Would have liked inversion table exercises and stretches section.
Easy to follow and thorough beginning for someone evaluating inversion therapy. I Would have liked inversion table exercises and stretches section.
May 29, 2022
It's a good read for those who suffer from lower back pain & are considering inversion therapy. Grammar is a little poor, but the points the author is trying to make still get across.
September 29, 2023
A bit basic, but it gave the information I required. Repeats it's self a lot. Writing style changes a lot. I suspect this is a bit of a cut and paste job.
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