Inversion therapy involves suspending your body and hanging upside down or at an angle where your body is inverted where your feet and ankles are above your head. Common ways to become inverted are by using an inversion table or gravity boots.

Proponents of the benefits of inversion therapy say that the therapy provides relief from back pain, reduction of muscle stress, improved posture, and better circulation.

The Mayo Clinic states that there is no scientific evidence that inversion therapy is therapeutic for back pain. But many people who use these exercise machines say they would not be without them.

One long term user, Professor, says that he has been happily using his inversion table for about 12 years. He reports relief from neck and back pain and even believes inversion tables help with anti-aging.

Another user, known as Buttercup bought her inversion table for her lower back pain. She says that her results were somewhat helpful for her back pain but that inversion had the surprise benefits of "curing" her migraines!

Such positive testimonials are numerous. It appears that inversion therapy is beneficial for many people. But if you have specific health risk you should find another treatment for your back pain. It is best to check with your doctor before you embark on any inversion therapy program, just to be safe.

But if you get the go ahead, you will likely be pleased with the results others are experiencing.