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A member asked:
Are inversion tables good for anything? i used to hang upside down to decompress my back and pretend it made me stand taller.
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Anecdotal : Other than a chiropractic article in 1985 there is only anecdotal evidence that inversion therapy helps. And any benefits are temporary at best. Caution- it tends to increase your blood pressure and ocular pressure, so it’s not recommended for those with hypertension or glaucoma.
Answered 7/22/2018
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