Sciatica is a painful condition that results from compressing the lumbar and sacral nerve roots of the sciatic nerve. It also results from trauma to the sciatic nerve proper. Soft tissue and muscle compression in the piriformis can also cause sciatica-like pain. The pain is felt in several regions of the lower body including the feet, legs, lower back and the buttocks. The pain is often accompanied by weakened muscles, tingling sensations, and poor leg mobility. More often than not, the symptoms of sciatica are felt on one side and not on the other.

The idea of hanging upside down to relieve stress on the body is nothing new. In fact, it dates back to the ancient Greeks and Hippocrates, the founder of modern medical practice. Experts have long realized that the pressure put upon the body by gravity exacerbates pain in the lower back: hanging upside down helps the body recover from in. Many experts feel that inversion therapy is one of the best physical treatments for sciatica. Inversion therapy for sciatica involves mounting oneself on an inversion table, using either clamps or special boots to secure the body to the table. The table then turns upside down, relieving pressure on the back, spine, abdominals, and other key regions of the body. This also allows the relaxation of related muscles, allowing the pelvic and back bones to realign, providing pain relief.

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This is important because hanging straight up and down can cause complications for people who have high blood pressure, glaucoma, or heart disease. Just to be safe, you should consult with your physician prior to beginning Inversion tables for sciatica to make sure you won’t be putting yourself at risk.

Inversion therapy is a popular treatment for all sorts of body pain, including that of sciatica. Besides that relief, you will experience improved mental acuity, better posture, and increased circulation.