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Shoe Style Tips :: Inversion Boots
Inversion Boots: An Overview of Inversion Therapy Boots
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Inversion boots are basically shackles that allow you to hang upside down on an inversion system – a technique believed to alleviate back pain, muscle spasms and strains.
It’s thought that using an inversion system helps to stretch the back, spreading apart compressed discs and reducing muscle fatigue.
But do they work? And if so, how? To learn more about inversion boots and how they work, keep reading.
General Overview
Most inversion boots are designed to hook on to any standard chin-up bar. Ideally, they should have contoured pads that are thick enough to support the foot with causing discomfort or pain.
A typical pair of inversion boots costs between $60 and $80 plus the cost of the chin-up system (anywhere from $35 to $100). These boots are also sometimes referred to as “gravity boots.”
In addition to helping with back pain, it’s believed that they can help ease muscle fatigue and joint compression after high-impact activities like jogging, weight training, horseback riding or stepping.
Do Inversion Boots Really Work?
For fans of the product, yes, they work wonders. And according to the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, it’s not dangerous.
In 1985, a study showed 13 of 16 men with low back pain found improvement using inversion. The therapy is recommended by chiropractors, physiotherapists, yago instructors and yes, even doctors.
According to a study published in 2004 European Journal of Pain, inversion therapy was effective in relieving mild lower back pain symptoms in 83 percent of cases. It’s important to note however that this study covered mild back pain and not chronic, debilitating conditions.
Another study published in the May 1998 Spine Journal found that though inversion therapy or gravitational traction carries numerous risks, it is definitely an effective method distracting the lumbar vertebrae. In fact, average spacing was more than 3mm in both study groups.
Is it Safe?
Inversion boots are probably one of the safer brands out there. Unlike brands like HangUps, which are made from plastic, the Inversion model is made from steel with bolted closures and thick padding.
There is one potential safety hazard though – eye pressure, particularly in people who have high blood pressure and hang for periods longer than a few minutes. Because of the reversed blood flow, pressure can build up and cause blood vessels to pop in the eye. This is very rare, but still a possibility.
What Should I Know Before Ordering Inversion Shoes?
Inversion boots as a specific brand tend to have a minimal amount of padding around the ankles. Many customers find they either need to supplement this with additional padding (provided in the box with the boots) or even more padding from home, particularly around the Achilles tendon or back of the heel.
Hopefully, future versions of these inversion boots will come equipped with more flexible padding options and a design that reduces strain on the ankles.
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