In this short, Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC, clinical director at Novaré Injury Care and Rehab in Fort Myers, reacts to an inversion table clip and explains why hanging upside down may bring some temporary relief but isn't the same as spinal decompression. He covers the risks he sees with inversion and why a bulging or herniated disc calls for a professional's look.
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Video Transcript
So, watching this video, yes, I agree, this could give you some relaxation, a little bit of temporary relief. But is it really targeting the disc? Is it really helping isolate to help repair the disc? No. Hanging upside down isn't the same as spinal decompression.
Because when you have a bulging or a herniated disc, you need to go at the exact angle that only an MRI can tell you: which angle, which disc is the one that's really bad.
Temporary hanging down like this, although it may give you a little bit of relief, it comes with some risks: increased blood pressure, increased pressure on your ankles, perhaps your knees, your hip joints can't handle it when you're 25 or so.
Hey, for some people, it's all they think they need. But for those that have a herniated disc, consult a professional. You'll be glad you did.
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