Inversion Therapy

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>It's well worth doing as inversion has many benefits not just spinal decompression. It can:</p><ul> <li>Relieve back pain & sciatica - & chiropractic bills!</li> <li>Prevent loss of height</li> <li>Reduce the signs & symptoms of aging (including wrinkles)</li> <li>Improve posture</li> <li>Help insomnia</li> <li>Improve digestion & elimination</li> <li>Improve hormonal balance</li> <li>Improve menstruation & menopause symptoms</li> <li>Improve mood</li> <li>Brighten the complexion</li> <li>Increase hair growth</li></ul><p>and more.</p><p>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).</p><blockquote><p><strong>Contraindications:</strong> 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.</p></blockquote><p>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.</p><p>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!).</p><p> </p><p> </p>