Inversion tables are designed
with a flat surface which serves as the bed. The victim person lies down
on their back, their lower-body is secured in some manner, and then the bed pivots
at the center point, allowing the person to smoothly and easily achieve an
upside-down position. I recall that one or two designs over the years did
secure the person by a strap or harness which surrounded the pelvis. All the
others I have seen merely strap the ankles to the bottom of the bed; no better
than the Anti-Gravity Boots that they are supposedly replacing.
I have seen two inversion
machines designed by chiropractors (one is still available) that solve this
problem with a specially designed pelvic-support piece in place of a bed. The
person sits on it, gets properly braced, and then climb their hands down the
frame, pulling themselves into an inverted position – no traction is
experienced at the ankles or knees, and only minimally at the hip sockets.
The same amount of weight
tractions each of the discs and spinal joints whether the person is suspended
by the ankles, knees, or the ilia (hip/pelvic bones) above the hip sockets.
This being true, an inversion unit which eliminates traction of the ankles,
knees, and hips is the only logical choice. Look for one similar to the
illustration above, or one that only secures around the hips. New products are
being introduced all the time and you will probably be able to find several
satisfactory selections. Men – get your own inversion unit and start looking
like Richard Gere today!
Getting rid of your pain,
Dr. Steven Ray, Chiropractor
Val Vista Chiropractic
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