Inversion to an angle of 60 degrees will help you achieve that dream. So we would recommend that people with prolapsed disc try using a Teeter inversion table.
So how does Inversion Help a Prolapsed Disc?
Inversion (to around 60 degrees) will apply a gentle gravity based traction that will help reduce the pressure on the damaged disc that will often relieve pain and can encourage the damaged tissue to return to its proper place.
It will also increase the circulation to the damaged disc which will increase waste elimination in that area and encourage healing.
Prolapsed Discs-Slipped discs and Herniated Discs
To understand why inversion therapy will help, it is useful to understand more about prolapsed discs. A prolapsed disc or herniated disc is often referred to as a 'slipped disc' and although the two conditions are slightly different both benefit.
The spine consists of vertebrae that are separated by shock-absorbing discs. If one these discs pushes out or bulges from between the vertebrae it is said to be 'prolapsed' but if the tough outer wrapping of the disc ruptures it is termed a herniated disc.
Medical Studies Support Inversion for Prolapsed Discs
Inverting to around 60 degrees has been found to offer significant improvements for conditions such as herniated disc or prolapsed disc. Few people know, but even when laying down studies have shown that the pressure inside your discs can be as much as 25% of your body weight*1, due to the pressure applied by the ligaments surrounding the spine. Only at 60 degrees of inversion does the pressure fall to zero.
*1 Nachemson, A and Elfstrom, G: Intravital Dynamic Pressure Measurements in Lumbar Discs. Scandinavian Journal of Rehab Medicine, supplement, 1970.
Testimonials
Many people have found that using a Teeter Inversion Table has helped with their prolapsed disc, herniated disc or slipped disc. Read their Testimonials here
F9000 is the Perfect Solution
The Teeter F9000 Inversion Table offers the perfect solution for anyone with back pain due to the easy to use handle for securing the ankles without bending.
“My wife suffered from severe sciatica for four months… Finally I purchased your inversion table. In less than one week she was sleeping again and the pain had diminished considerably. Purchasing your inversion table was the best thing we ever did.”
- J. Luper
I have lower back pain and sciatica. The honest truth is before I ever inverted… I would have to crawl out of the bed in the morning. The pain was so bad. As long as I invert, there is no signs of pain-
M. Lauer
"I wish to express my satisfaction with the Nubax® Trio. Since using it over the last few years my back problems have eased dramatically. I have no hesitation in recommending the Nubax® Trio to other sufferers of back pain, as the machine is easy to use and definitely worth trying."
S. Leach
