Benefits of an Inversion Bench

An inversion table, sometimes called an "inversion bench," is a free-standing device that allows users to strap their feet into a harness and flip themselves upside down. They then hang suspended upside down for a predetermined amount of time, on average between 10 and 20 minutes. This piece of equipment is used in "inversion therapy," a form of therapy that has been around for centuries but is made much easier with the inversion table and has many benefits to the user.

  1. Relief for the Spine

    • In our upright world, an incredible amount of stress is placed upon our backs. The natural force of gravity is constantly pushing down on our spines. This can lead to an assortment of back pains. The reversal of this force can allow the spine to decompress and stretch from its normal position.

    Pain in the Back

    • The largest benefit from the inversion bench is what it can do for a hurt back. The causes are numerous, from a pinched nerve to spasms. The inversion bench will aid in therapy for a hurt back over time. From lower-back and sciatica pains to pinched nerves, inversion therapy will help with most nontraumatic back pain.

    Increased Flexibility

    • The back, with its numerous nerves flowing to your body's extremities, is responsible for your mobility and flexibility. This is why a hurt back is so debilitating, because it affects every aspect of your body. With use of the inversion bench, you will increase your flexibility.

    Fighting to Get the Inches Back

    • Over a lifetime of our being upright, the compression of our spinal discs causes us to lose the protective fluid between the discs. This will not only cause back pain due to pinched nerves, but will also contribute to our losing ¾ inch to 2 inches of height. With the inversion bench, we can fight against Mother Nature and maintain our height.

    A Clear Head

    • The brain is the body's largest consumer of oxygen, which is carried through the body chiefly by blood flow. Hanging upside down, you cannot help but have increased blood flow to the head, which your body normally has to work against gravity to achieve. Your face will turn red, and there will be an increased amount of pressure usually. While uncomfortable at first, increased blood flow to the brain will raise cognitive function and alertness. Many users have reported a better look to their skin tone and hair color, as well.