Question 1

will an inversion table help out my knee pain, lower back, and  straighten out my spine?

Accepted Answer

Inversionn?: No for for1-3help low back pain butwont straighten spine or help knee glaucoma , high blood pressure contraindication for inversion.

Question 2

i'm a sixty five male with lower back pain. what are the pros & cons of using an inversion table for pain relief? i already use stretching & massage.

Accepted Answer

See below: The table can provide symptomatic relief.  This is the pro.  The con is that is may lead to a stroke due to increase blood flow to the head.

Question 3

can a herniated disc heal by using an inversion table?  lumbar stretcher?  yoga?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Inversion table, lumbar stretch machines and yoga may relieve pain and inflammation "healing" the problem.  The actual disk herniation does not usually pushed back in but removed by the body over several months.  Other treatments include anti-inflammatories, physical therapy, steroid injections and endoscopic spine surgery (removed through a camera in a pen sized tube with little instruments).

Question 4

can an inversion table/traction worsen a degenerated lumbar disc & reduce disc height more? how?

Accepted Answer

It will not.: There are back conditions, such as spondylolisthesis that can be problematic, but for regular  DJD of the lumbar discs, it will not reduce disc height more! who gave you that impression? They are incorrect!

Question 5

i have disc degeneration, loss of height, protrusion,  spondylosis, disc bulge, mild stenosis on neck and lumbar. can i use an inversion table?

Accepted Answer

Conservative care: Yes, I believe that all people should exhaust and utilize all conservative measures for treatment of his or her back pain first, prior to discussing surgical intervention. I tell my patients that is it is helpful then it should definately be incorporated in your treatment plan. I have had many patients say that an inversion table has helped with their neck and low back pain.

Question 6

i had anterior cervical fusion and discectomy c 5-7 in 2011. i am now experiencing low back pain for some time .would an inversion table be advisable?

Accepted Answer

Inversion Table C5-7: I would ask your team as you do not want to become a cripple because I advised you without knowing you. Discuss with your team.

Question 7

i'm a contortionist and for a few months, i've had lower spine pain. i have a strong back and use an inversion table often, so why does my back hurt?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: There are many reasons for back pain: arthritis, strain, herniated disk, kidney infection or stone, sciatica among many others. See physician for evaluation. , .

Question 8

are there any benefits for the back and neck by using inversion tables? if so what is the best way to use them?

Accepted Answer

Use as directed: They relieve some symptoms but do not solve any problems. Usually those who use them get temporary relief from the symptoms, but the relief is not long lasting.

Question 9

does inversion really help back pain? what are the benefits of an inversion table?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes but it usually provides only temporary relief. For some people it can be beneficial

Question 10

will an inversion table help straighten out scoliosis in my back? i heard that it can.

Accepted Answer

Nope: Inversion table cannot repair developmental scoliosis.  Only bracing or surgery work.

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Can a herniated disc heal by using an inversion table? lumbar stretcher? yoga?

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Can an inversion table/traction worsen a degenerated lumbar disc & reduce disc height more? how?

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I'm a contortionist and for a few months, i've had lower spine pain. i have a strong back and use an inversion table often, so why does my back hurt?

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