Benefits of Inversion Table

 

The main benefits of inversion therapy:

 

• To decrease back pain
• Offer care and nourish discs
• Attain functional fitness
• Workout core muscle groups without pressure on the spine
• Recover from high impact training
• Reduce discomfort in overworked muscles
• Strengthen ligaments
• Alleviate stress
• Stimulate circulation
• Age with poise

 

Most people that invert on a daily basis do it to reduce back pain. However inversion therapy is not only a tool for back pain but has an number of benefits that can be achieved from basic exercises to more energetic ones.

 

Inversion therapy has been distinguished as safe and effective method to reduce pressure on the spine and joints by many Doctors, physical therapists and sport trainers.

 

No matter what your reason for inverting is, FitnessForm® Inversion Tables offer a secure and relaxing way to rotate yourself upside down.

 

Inversion Reduces Back and Neck Pain

 

A number of factors can result in back pain such as bad posture, if you stand, sit or bend down for long periods, have a frail back, weak stomach muscles, misalignments and if you carry, lift, pull or push heavy loads. These factors can all be credited to gravity.

 

When using inversion therapy your body is in line with the downward force of gravity. Your body weight acts as a form of traction, by inverting the spine is elongated which increases the space between vertebrae. This alleviates the weight on the discs, nerve root and ligaments which equates to less back pain.

 

Muscle spasms can be caused by tension and stress, which is due to a reduction in oxygen supply and a decrease in blood and lymph flow which leaves a build up of chemical waste in the muscles. However by just inverting for a few minutes at even a slight angle will help to relax muscles, speed up lymphatic drainage to remove waste products from muscles, provide fresh oxygen and let muscle pain vanish and help with training recovery.

 

Inverting will also help support good posture as your body is in line with gravity. By inverting on a regular basis you will be able to maintain the correct posture (natural "s" curve) and keep the right balance.

 

Inversion Helps to Care and Nourish Discs

 

There are three functions performed by your discs.

1. Seperate the vertebrae
2. Act as shock absorbers by providing flexibility to the spine
3. Disc separation from nerves that go through each vertebrae

 

The discs core is made up of a jelly type liquid which gives flexibility and supports your back. Whilst standing, sitting or exercising fluid is released from your discs in which the disc loses height and moisture. However when you are sleeping your discs expand because they soak up with fluid which increase your spine length.

 

Therefore inverting is necessary as it helps your discs relax and get better from everyday pressures out on them.

 

When the discs are compressed the vertebrae puts more pressure on the nerve roots which means more back pain. When you relax the spine lengthens as the distance between each vertebra increases therefore reducing the pressure on your discs and bringing fluid back into your discs resulting in less back pain.

 

Inversion Helps Attain Functional Fitness

 

One can only attain functional fitness by including some form of fitness into your lifestyle which may include flexibility, strength and cardiovascular. Inversion therapy can be implemented as a tool to achieve a complete workout.

 

Flexibility: Static inversion will help to keep your joints and spine flexible which will give you better posture and hydrated discs.

 

Strength: Actively inverting will let you add strength when doing exercises such as sit-ups and crunches to name a few without putting any strain on your spine.

 

Cardiovascular: By inverting you can encourage circulation, benefiting you with a relaxing and gentle cardiovascular workout.

 

Workout Core Muscle Groups without Pressure on the Spine

 

The core muscles: abdominals, obliques and back muscles support and maintain the body’s posture and movement.

 

Strong abdominal muscles relieve the pressure on discs, improve performance with everyday activities as the spine is supported and has better alignment which avoids injury. However with weak abdominal muscles your spine is more prone to damage due to misalignments from slouching.

 

Most core muscle exercises are difficult to perform correctly and may result in placing too much pressure on your lumbar spine (lower back). By using the FitnessForm Inversion Table you can strengthen your core without putting pressure on the spine and can do exercises like sit-ups, crunches and back extensions whilst fully inverted.

 

Recover from High Impact Training with Inversion

 

Everyday activities like running, exercising, lifting weights/ heavy objects, cycling, playing golf to name a few can result in compression of the spine and back muscles.

 

If daily activities are performed incorrectly it can lead to misalignments. Sometimes the misalignments can correct themselves when given a chance. This can also be done by inverting with side to side movement, a few sit-ups and arching the back.

 

Inverting after any physical activity may assist with realigning the spine and provide a relaxing stretch to overworked muscles.   

 

Inversion Reduces Discomfort in Overworked Muscles

 

Inversion therapy can help athletes recover from intense workouts quicker, as it helps to flush the lymphatic system faster whereby muscle aches and pains disappear.

 

Muscles become sore and stiff due to the build up of lactic acid, just by relaxing the muscles and inverting the lymphatic fluid can move up towards the chest with gravity helping to cleanse the body faster, thus reducing muscle pain.

 

Inversion Strengthen Ligaments

 

Ligaments are the fibrous tissue which holds your bones together, creating a joint. Ligaments are flexible however if stretched too far the joint will weaken. Stretching exercises while inverting will increase flexibility and strengthen ligaments and protect you from injury.

 

Inversion Alleviates Stress

 

Stress is a normal physical response (headaches, neck or back pain and muscle tension) in which your body wants you to slow down. Inversion is a great way to escape from everyday life and gives you a chance to let your body relax through a full body stretch which can refresh and relieve any muscle tension.

 

Yoga experts recognise the notion of turning the body upside down for relaxation. The headstand position has a numerous benefits but is a difficult position to hold correctly so why not use the FitnessForm® Inversion Table for an easy way to reduce everyday stress and boost your quality of life without compressing your joints. 

 

Inversion Stimulates Circulation

 

The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, arteries, veins, capillaries, and blood and is the is the body’s transport system which carries food and oxygen all around your body. It is very difficult returning blood back to the heart from the legs and lower part of the body in which case inversion lets gravity help. By inverting your body the blood circulation process is enhanced and this also helps to eliminate most health problems. Other noted improvements are healthier hair and better skin tone.

 

Inversion Helps to Age with Poise

 

During your lifetime most people will lose 1-5 cm in height, due to a reduction of water held within the cells which results in a thinning of the disc. Most normal discs hold about 80% water and as you age the water content in reduced. However by inverting regularly you can maintain your height.

 

Inversion also helps to keep the organs in the correct place and maintain the right shape in which it reduces the deterioration of organs as a result of ageing.

 

Inversion also helps to increase oxygen supply to the brain which may decrease due to high blood pressure and arteries getting blocked as we age. (Please consult your doctor before using inversion therapy if you have high blood pressure).

 

Inverting also helps to reduce varicose veins as blood can circulate easily.

 

Conclusion

 

The benefits of using the FitnessForm® Inversion Table are endless. The force of gravity has placed a lot of pressure on our body from everyday activities. Inversion not only reduces pain, it also gives our body a chance to relax, improve circulation, stretch and do light exercises with less pressure on our spine. Using inversion therapy as part of a program will increase energy levels, help with relaxation, improve your quality of life and sense of well being.