Do Inversion Tables Work?
Inversion tables provide a way to decompress joint spaces, allowing the (synovial) fluids in the joint capsule to deliver water and nutrients to the (articular) cartilage on the ends of the bones. This relief of pressure and stress can encourage the healing and/or replenishment of the cartilage, as well as decreased joint irritation that may result in decreased inflammation. Depending on the users physical condition, quality and number of treatments, it can have a relative degree of benefit. So, yes, to one degree or another, I personally have seen hundreds of patients garner relief from the use of traction/inversion tables.
