Health Benefits of Inversion Tables
Article Sources
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Inversion Tables and Posture
Muscular tightness and strains can cause the spine to twist out of alignment, resulting in pinched nerves and pain that may radiate to the arms and legs. Hips may also be affected, leading to walking problems and pain.
An inversion table may realign joints, such as knees and hips. Although some people experienced an improvement in both posture and flexibility, research studies are needed to confirm these benefits. So far, most well-designed studies found no long-term benefits from this therapy.
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