Health Benefits of Inversion Tables
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Inversion Tables and Muscle Relaxation
Tense and strained muscles affect joints and other structures, pulling them into uncomfortable positions and reducing functional use. Inversion tables may stretch the muscles, relieving the pain and tightness that affects nearby areas of the body.
An upside-down position may have unexpected effects. When muscles relax and shift their positions, a person may hear or feel their bones cracking, which some health care professionals believe may be a sign that the table is helping ease built-up pressure.
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