Is Inversion Therapy Safe?
Of course, if all those benefits came with any significant risks, we would not recommend hanging upside down as a method of relieving back pain. For many years, the biggest concern was that inversion therapy would increase the chance of stroke. However, according to Roger Teeter, one of the pioneers in this field, “In 25 years, I have never seen a case published or unpublished where inversion caused a stroke.” Some users get concerned because their face gets red when they are inverted. But this is actually a good thing because it indicates that blood flow to the brain, eyes, skin and hair is increasing. Over time, you get used to how different it feels when you are inverted. If you are uncomfortable, simply invert at a lesser angle or for a shorter period of time until your body gets accustomed to inversion. If you have high blood pressure, heart disease or an eye condition, or if you have had fusion surgery, you should check with your doctor before inverting. Keep in mind that extensi
