Inversion table and osteoporosis?
I have osteoporosis and getting a hump and a osteopathic Dr. suggested getting a inversion table. I ordered one and it arrived today. I read the instructions, etc. and it says that anyone with my condition should not use inversion unless below a Dr.'s supervision. Is there anyone here that has used inversion with osteoporosis?
Answers: My husband ordered one on the counsel of his Chiropractor and the blessing of the medical doctor. He has osteoporosis.
The thing is, if you are being treated by the doctor, be surrounded by good communication with your doctor. They recommended it, so it should help you as much as it help my husband.
Just be very careful. I have have to tip the thing back up for him as he couldn't get it done for himself. He have polio as a child and it affected his upper body. No arm strength left at all.
He keep telling me that I can't use the thing because I have to rob hypertension meds. No, my blood pressure is under very good control and never be high, but diabetics are Rx'd these things just because the doctors think it is a fitting idea. They are supposed to help protect our kidneys or something.
The "Don't Use Except Under Doctors Supervision" is a typical corporate CYA disclaimer. An unfortunate necessity surrounded by our litigious society.
The common misconception with an inversion table is that you actually want to sway completely inverted. That is usually not the case. First off, it is very mortified to do so. Secondly it can cause or exacerbate cardiovascular, ocular and musculoskeletal problems.
What you want to do is use it to create intermittent traction forces.
To do this get it set up to where on earth it is well balanced and you can control the tilt with impartially small arm movements. Once you can do that, start with your body horizontal (parallel to the floor). Next go head down give or take a few 45-50 degrees. This is around or a little past 1/2 passageway between full inversion and your horizontal starting position. Stay there for a few minutes then return to your starting position (horizontal) for a minute or two. Then repeat that cycle as much as you feel similar to.
This creates an intermittent traction that is much easier on your body and more effective than the full inversion.
One word of warning- have someone around the first time or two while you bring used to it. If you go fully inverted it can be difficult to get back up.
You are below a doctor's supervision & the doctor recommended you use one.
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