Inverting to 60 degrees or more allows the discs to rehydrate and the spine to naturally realign, helping to reduce pressure on nerve roots and preventing and relieving back pain.
A study from Newcastle University evaluated two groups of people with spine injuries and discovered that the inversion group was 70% LESS LIKELY to need surgery compared to the non-inverting group. Amazing results - but only realized when the patients oscillated between 60 degrees and full inversion.
As we age, moisture is lost in the discs and this results in losing height and flexibility. Decompression of the spine rapidly facilitates re-hydration and the exchange of nutrients.
Reduce back pain by re-hydrating the discs:Damaged discs can take a long time to repair since they don't have a direct blood supply. Inverted decompression takes pressure off the discs, allowing them to widen and hydrate with nutrients that help expediate repair. The added cushion helps increase shock absorption and flexibility.
Inverting on a Teeter Inversion Table has been clinically proven to increase intervertebral separation, helping to open up the passageway for the nerve roots. Less pressure means less pain.
The back is supported by hundreds of ligaments and muscles that stabilize the spine but also hold it in compression. When the back moves out of alignment from bad posture, too much sitting or rotational activites, this support structure holds the body in misalignment.
In order to decompress, the spine needs a traction force of at least 60% of your body weight, roughly equivalent to inverting at an angle of 60 degrees. This type of progressive decompression naturally re-alignes the weight-bearing skeleton, promoting good posture.
Inverting to as little as 25 degrees for a few minutes can help relax muscles and speed lymph flow. One study showed that EMG activity, an indicator of muscle pain, declined over 35% within ten seconds of inversion.
