Written by marylyn | Posted in Health and Fitness |

One most common and obvious reason why people consider purchasing inversion tables is mainly for the relief of problems caused by the compression of disc, ligaments and spine which are brought about the pull of gravity such as joint and back pains. It should be known that behind this notion is the wide range of benefits that the inversion table could actually do to our entire body as a whole.

This equipment is primarily used for inversion therapy which has been proven to be effective scientifically. If you are a newbie in using the table, you will have to start with a few minutes of inversion each day until you feel comfortable in doing it for a longer period of time although 5 minutes each day is already enough for you to be able to feel the benefits of inversion. You may start from small angle at a time then gradually increase it until you reach full inversion which is 90 degrees when you are already ready, then stay inverted for several minutes or for as long as you please. However, do not ever forget to consult your doctor before you decide on undergoing inversion therapy because there are some medical conditions which it is not advisable to do full inversion like if you have a low blood pressure or heart problems. Inversion in this case might do you more harm than good.

One of its health benefits is it improves your overall flexibility. It releases the tension of your muscles and it also relieves stress allowing you to relax after a long day’s work. In yoga class, inversion is believed to improve blood circulation which is true scientifically. Inversion increases the oxygen flow to the brain which increases mental alertness and memory retention. It improves posture and increases balance.

There are many others benefits of an inversion table which are not mentioned in this post and the rest is for you to find out for yourself. So what are you waiting for? Grab one now!

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