WHAT
is an Inversion Table?
It looks like a special "see-saw " - an upholstered
board pivoting in the middle and swivelling through a wide range
of angles. Your body is at any position fully supported. Moulded
rubber pads are comfortably securing and holding you at your ankles.
Folding the device allows easy storage in between exercises -
even for small rooms.
WHO should use the Inversion Table?
- Back Pain Patients - most of those, who want to
prevent and those who suffer from it already and are anxious for
some relief - mind a few contraindications listed on this site.
- Stress-exposed "workaholics", who obviously
don't even have spare time for exercising.
- Athletes, strained and overheated after exercises
for relaxing and cooling down.
- Office workers and all those who by the nature
of their occupation are bound to sit all day - such as PC- operators,
clerks, students, craftsmen performing precision work etc - definitely
all RSI - candidates (those experiencing Repetitive Strain Injuries
).
- Heavy-loads-lifters, mineworkers and those exposed
to vibration of industrial machinery
- An Inversion Table should always be included in any Circuit
of ACTIVE SPINE RESTORATION.
- This is the best option for all who want to practice comfortable
and secure inversion.
How does the Inversion Table operate?
The balance is so precise that simple arm movements control the
rotation. A tether strap allows you to stop the rotation at any
angle. Additionally, the adjustable roller hinges offer a threefold
choice to you for selecting the aggressiveness of rotation. The
table can lock at 90º for full inversion. While in this position,
you can do inverted sit-ups and squats (which usually are not
recommended to any spine- sufferer).
Inversion Table specifications:
- Users up to a Maximum Height of 6’6" and Maximum Weight
of 300lb
- Two-Years Limited Warranty
- Comfortable ankle clamps . Adjustable foot platform ensures
comfort during inversion
- Hand grips make it easy for the first-time user. Washable nylon
mat
- Scratch-resistant powder coated finish. Folds for compact storage.
- 90º lock in for stretching and exercise.
- Assembled dimensions: 47" (L) x 28"(W) x 58"(H)
- Shipping Weight 59lb. Boxed Dimensions 30" x 50" x
6"
Shipment includes owners manual, Assembly Instructions, 90-page
titled Better Back, Better Body, and 14-minute instructional video.
MEDICAL STUDIES
Sheffield, F.: Adaptation of Tilt Table for
Lumbar Traction.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 45: 469-472, 1964.
175 patients who were unable to work due to back pain
were treated. After eight inversion treatments, 155 patients
were able to return to their jobs full time. Study concluded
that the main basis for improvement was the stretching of paraspinal
vertebral muscles and ligaments and possibly the widening of intervertebral
discs.
Study found significant improvements in a variety of diagnosis
including spondylolisthesis, herniated discs, lumbar osteoarthritis
with sciatica, and coccygodynia. Patient experienced traction
in a modified hip flexed position.
| Diagnosis |
Number of Patients |
Improved After Inversion |
Unimproved |
| Herniated Disc |
85
|
76
|
9
|
| Protruding Disc |
66
|
57
|
9
|
| Spondylolisthesis |
10
|
10
|
0
|
| Sciatica |
10
|
10
|
0
|
| Coccygodynia |
4
|
2
|
2
|
| Total |
175
|
155
|
20
|
Nosse, L.: Inverted Spinal Traction. Arch
Phys Med Rehabil
59: 367-370, Aug 78.
Study found EMG activity (an indicator of muscle pain) declined
35% within the first 10 seconds of inversion. Study found that
inversion increases the spinal length. Study concluded there is
a correlation between a reduction in EMG activity and an increase
in spinal length.
Gianakopoulos, G, et al: Inversion Devices:
Their Role in Producing Lumbar Distraction. Arch Phys Med Rehabil
66: 100-102, Feb 85.
Study found all subjects experienced intervertebral
separation in the lower lumbar vertebrae. Study concluded that
although mechanical traction has been used for centuries, only
gravity assisted traction (inversion) offers an effective means
of achieving pelvic traction at home.
Ballantyne, Byron, et al: The Effects of Inversion
Traction on Spinal Column Configuration, Heart Rate, Blood Pressure,
and Perceived Discomfort.
Jour of Orthopedic Sports Phys Ther. 254-260, Mar 86.
Study concluded that inversion can be an effective means of spinal
traction. Subjects inverting in the hip flexed position experienced
greater separation between the lumbar vertebrae.
Kane, M, et al: Effects of Gravity-facilitated
Traction on Intervertebral Dimensions of the Lumbar Spine. Jour
of Orthopedic and Sports Phys Ther. 281-288, Mar 85.
Study found gravity-facilitated traction (inversion),
produces significant intervertebral separation in lumbar spine.
Study concluded gravity facilitated traction may be an effective
modality in the relief of low back pain.
Goldman, R, et al: The Effects of Oscillating
Inversion on Systemic Blood Pressure, Pulse, Intraocular Pressure,
and Central Retinal Arterial Pressure.
The Physician and Sports Medicine. 13: 93-96, Mar 85.
Study concluded that full inversion using oscillation
procedure presents no risk to normotensive healthy subjects.
Vernon, H.: Inversion therapy: a study of
physiological effects.
The Journal of CCA 29: 138-140. Sep 85.
Study found a general reduction of EMG (an indicator
of muscle pain) after three minutes of inversion. Study found
the flattening of the lumbar spine involved a stretching of spinal
muscles and ligaments which lead to a 25% increase in forward
spinal flexion.
Study found significant intervertebral separation
(posterior and anterior). Study concluded that an inversion chair
may be sufficient to reduce the majority of intervertebral disc
protrusions.
Study concluded that the cardiovascular system
(heart rate and blood pressure) remained stable through three
minutes of seated partial inversion. Authors conclude this stability
is due to the full comfort and support of the chair during partial
inversion.
Meshino, J.: The Role of Spinal Inverted
Traction in Chiropractic Practice.
ACA Journal of Chiropractic 18:63-68, Feb 84.
Study stated the hip flexed position facilitates
lumbar traction by flattening the lumbar spine and decreasing
the loading effect of the psoas muscle on the lumbar spine during
traction.
Study stated inversion therapy is preferred over
mechanical traction because there is no need for a constricting
harness and the safe and simple operation of an inversion chair
allows the patient to administer traction.
Study stated inversion helps to negate the effect
of gravity on the spinal column. Study stated inversion offers
promise as a form of prevention, maintenance, and therapy.
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