PRC - Sciatica Pain Relief Inversion Tables
Using an Inversion Table for Sciatica
Sciatica is the result of damage to the sciatic nerve that starts in the lower spine and continues down the back of each leg. The sciatic nerve controls muscles in the lower back, throughout the thighs, behind the knee and through the lower legs. When an individual’s sciatic nerve is damaged either due to muscle strain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis or other fractures in the area, sciatica can present a wide range of painful symptoms. Most commonly, individuals suffering from sciatica experience shooting pain, burning sensations, and overwhelming weakness in the leg and buttocks.
Using an Inversion Table
There are a number of treatments that can be performed to ease the sciatica pain that range from physical therapy to surgery. Many of people who suffer from sciatica, however, are looking for at-home treatments. For those people, an inversion table can be a viable way to find sciatica pain relief. Contrary to popular belief, the use of an inversion table for sciatica does not involve turning upside down. It works by inverted in smaller increments over time in order to relieve the pressure on the sciatic nerve. Inversion tables for sciatica work to reverse the compression of the spine and discs that happens naturally with everyday activities, including standing, exercising, and sleeping in a less than ideal position. An inversion table uses gravity to slowly lengthen the spine, relieving lower back pain pressure and decompressing the sciatic nerve.
How to Use an Inversion Table for Sciatica
When considering the use of an inversion table for sciatica relief, it is important to understand your own physical capabilities and limitations, and be prepared to start slowly. Inversion table sciatica therapy starts by slowly inverting at an angle of 15 degrees and gradually moving toward a 60-degree angle. Most individuals do not ever need to be inverted beyond this point to fully reap the benefits of an inversion table for sciatica relief.
A wide range of inversion tables for sciatica exists, including those that have backrests that slide with you or a locking mechanism that enhancing stretching and lengthening more than typical inversion therapy. If you are considering trying inversion table sciatica therapy, Relax The Back South Bay and Walnut Creek can provide you with a number of suitable options, along with back care product specialists who can discuss various features and benefits of those inversion table options.
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