Modified image courtesy of Roger Mommaerts under CC BY-SA 2.0Foam rollers are cheap and effective tools for improving muscle elasticity and reducing the pain associated with muscle stiffness. But, as their popularity grows, many new comers to foam rolling exercises wonder if they are actually doing it right. Are there specific techniques they should be […]
Have you been suffering from new or chronic back pain? It’s a common and growing complaint and many people are desperate to find relief. One increasingly popular way to keep the aches of back or neck pain (even sciatica) at bay is the use of inversion therapy. It has been scientifically proven that hanging upside […]
Inversion therapy has been around for many centuries and helping people with back pain for just as long. Inversion therapy is described as putting your head in a position that is lower than your heart. This can be done by practicing certain Yoga positions (down dog anyone?), using inversion tables, or using chairs. The last two […]
Trying to relieve back pain or improve core strength? The Teeter Hang Ups EP-560 Inversion Table should be the one of the top products on your must-have list. This inversion table is the most popular model from the Teeter Hang Ups ComforTrak Series. In fact, it’s one of the most popular inversion tables on the market […]
Ironman Fitness has become a major player in indoor bicycles, ellipticals and inversion tables and have partnered with the famous Ironman triathlon to build their brand. In fact, it has a full line of 16 different tables for a wide range of needs and prices. The Ironman Gravity 4000 inversion table is one of the most popular models on […]
So you’ve just bought your first inversion table and now you’re thinking to yourself, “Well, how do I use it?” It can’t be as simple as just laying down on it, can it? Well, almost. This guide will teach you how to use an inversion table. Now we don’t suggest that you just hop on […]
Are you considering using an inversion table but have some reservations about it? Perhaps, you’re wondering what exactly it’s meant to achieve and if it will work for you. Those were the kinds of concerns I had and I was glad to find useful information that led me to decide whether to use an inversion table. Here, […]
Have you been struggling with back pain and trying to avoid the route of surgery to treat it? I have, and like many other people I thought only surgery could provide a long-term solution.Unwilling to go that route, I would take prescription painkillers trying to head-off or relieve the back pain that was sure to […]
Have you been experiencing pain, numbness and a tingling sensation that starts start in your lower back and radiates down your butt and leg? It could be sciatica. In fact, sciatica is actually the name of the pain itself, signaling irritation to your sciatic nerve. This is the longest and widest nerve in your body.Inversion therapy, as […]
What do bats, sloths, Yogis and Ninjas have in common? They all like to hang upside down! I know a bat’s poor eyesight and a sloth’s leisurely pace are not what you are after. More worth copying are the mental clarity and physical prowess of Yoga masters and Ninjas. Lately, the practice of inversion has […]