July 04, 2002

By: Christina Kirkley
Website: http://www.1st-in-fitness.com

Inversion tables, boots, chairs can ease back pain and much more

You may never have heard of inversion therapy or inversion tables or inversion boots, but the idea of inversion has been around for centuries. The act of being inverted so that your feet are higher than your head has been known to help back pain and actually reduce the negative effects of aging and gravity. Inversion tables, boots, chairs, and other equipment may strike you as strange, but the testimonials of success are growing.

From an inverted position on a inversion table, inversion boots, or an inversion chair, you can do strengthening exercises such as squats or crunches, or just relax and let inversion do its magic. You may find that inversion therapy may be exactly what you need to reduce your back pain. Inversion equipment also helps your body recover from the compression your body experiences everyday because of gravity. Inversion of as little as 25° for a few minutes can help relax tense and stressed muscles.

Inversion also encourages good posture through its various forms. Check out inversion tables, boots (portable so that you can ‘hang yourself up’ wherever) and chairs. Inversion tables are available from Hang Ups (Hangups), Stamina, Life Gear (Lifegear) and Health Mark (Healthmark).

You may be able find a great deal on used inversion tables on eBay, so don’t forget to browse the auctions. Also, remember that all companies offer convenient shipping to most destinations in the US, UK, Canada and worldwide. Good prices and convenient shipping at your fingertips.

Author Notes:

Christina Kirkley contributes and publishes news editorial to http://www.1st-in-fitness.com.  A source of information and helpful tips on various fitness equipment.