We offer inversion therapy in Brighton and Hove to people across Sussex and the wider area. Contact us today to find out how inversion table therapy can help you with a wide range of conditions and general well-being.
Contact us today to find out more about inversion therapy in Brighton.
What is Inversion Therapy?
Inversion therapy involves being suspended from the ankles on an inversion table, initially with the help of a practitioner, to gently stretch the spine and relieve back pain. It aims to decompress the discs and joints in the spine, potentially easing pressure on nerves and improving circulation.
Some of the earliest known records of a form of this therapy date to ancient Greece in 400 B.C. but it is very likely that its origins reach much further back in time. The headstand in yoga is an example of the principles of inversion therapy in action. Martial artists across cultures have made use of inversion techniques to free the spine from its usual patterns of confinement within the body and to recover from injuries. Meditation practices can also benefit considerably from the use of this therapy. General health improves with regular inversion as gravity has a significant effect on the spine, removing its effects allows the spine to find greater alignment thus improving postural holding habits. Its beneficial effects are numerous. The spinal discs are relieved, allowing the vertebrae as well to find a more ideal position. Aches and pains can be eased and in many cases permanently cured. Not everyone should attempt inversion therapy, specialist assessment needs to be made of each individual’s level of general health.
What are the benefits of inversion therapy?
- Ease stress – tension in shoulders, neck and back releases
- Relieve back pain – muscles are relaxed, discs rehydrated, realigns and minimises pressure
- Improve joint health – decompresses, strengthens and optimises shock absorption
- Increases flexibility – functional fitness improves and brings benefits to an active healthy lifestyle
- Improve fitness/core strength/mental function – inversion therapy supports the establishment of a strong core that’s essential to both back health and brain function
Inversion therapy tables are not all the same. Lighter weight tables made from thinner tubing and lower quality material compromise the end product and safety of the user. Stability of the inversion therapy table is vital if it is intended for use with sit ups, stretching or oscillation.
The Natural Medicine Practice can assist the patient by firstl trying a table for themselves, before discussing individual requirements and the ideal inversion therapy table investment.