Inversion therapy

Inversion therapy, or simply inversion, is the process of seeking therapeutic benefits from hanging by the legs, ankles, or feet in an inverted angle or entirely upside down. It is a form of spinal traction.[1] Gravity boots are ankle supports designed for inversion therapy.[2] Some people use gravity boots to add an extra challenge to workouts, doing inverted crunches or squats.[3]

"Inverting" redirects here. For other uses, see Invert (disambiguation) and Inverter (disambiguation).
Inversion therapy
Foldable inversion table, extended and set up for use.
Specialtyphysical therapy

People who have heart disease, high blood pressure, eye diseases (such as glaucoma), or are pregnant are at higher risk for the dangers related to inversion therapy and should consult their doctors about it first. The first time anyone tries inversion therapy with gravity, they should be sure to have someone standing by, in case assistance is required to get out of the apparatus, or if health problems are experienced.[1]

During an episode of acid reflux, small amounts of stomach acid may manage to escape from the stomach and into the oesophagus. Gravity typically minimises this upward leakage, but an inversion table and acid reflux can be a painful, nauseating, and potentially dangerous combination.[4]


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Inversion table in action.
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References
  1. Laskowski, Edward R., M.D. (June 9, 2014). "Does inversion therapy relieve back pain? Is it safe?". Mayo Clinic. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  2. "Brown plays down Code controversy" BBC; 24 April 2006
  3. "Hang Ten". Time. 2 May 1983.
  4. Lasich, Christina, M.D. (March 7, 2011). "The Upsides and Downsides of Inversion Therapy". HealthCentral. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
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