Health Benefits of Inversion Tables
Article Sources
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Inversion Table Cautions
Using an inversion table may cause problems for people with specific health conditions, especially high blood pressure. Cardiovascular disease patients and their providers need to be very cautious, as do those with glaucoma. Any rise in blood pressure that may occur from using these devices can make these heart diseases and glaucoma worse.1Laskowski E. ‘Does inversion therapy relieve back pain? Is it safe?’ Mayo Clinic, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/back-pain/expert-answers/inversion-therapy/faq-20057951
Pregnant women should avoid using an inversion table because of the potential negative effects on them and their babies. Inversion table use may also make existing acid reflux more severe.1Laskowski E. ‘Does inversion therapy relieve back pain? Is it safe?’ Mayo Clinic, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/back-pain/expert-answers/inversion-therapy/faq-20057951
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