Roger Teeter had a problem. He had tried all different types of therapy to relieve the severe pain in his back. Severe back pain is not ideal when you make your living as a professional water skier. But Roger kept going. Some days he would have to struggle to the bathroom and run hot water over his back before he could function.

When he competed in water skiing competitions, he had to wear a large back brace with metal rods.

As you can imagine, Roger Teeter was very motivated to find relief for his back. His very livelihood depended on it. For years he tried one method after another. Only after years of frustration did he begin to familiarize himself with inversion therapy.

This was back in the early 1980's. Ironically, it was at one of the water ski tournaments he and wife Jennifer were attending. Soon Roger discovered that by "inverting" he was able to relieve his back pain and start to recover.

Well, he has been inverting ever since. He credits it with keeping him healthy and active and free from pain.

Because of his battles with severe back pain, Roger saw a need for a safe and convenient way for others to relieve back pain from their homes. He and Jennifer founded Teeter Hang Ups inversion Product in 1981. Ever since it's founding the company has been dedicated to manufacturing quality inversion products.

In order to understand how inversion therapy can help you back, it is important to realize there are many causes of back pain.

The causes of back pain include poor posture, weak muscles in the back and stomach, and muscle spasms. The constant pull of gravity can also cause stresses on your back that cause pain.

Inversion therapy literally turns things around. It puts the pull of gravity on your side. Iversion helps elongate the spine, increases the space between individual vertebrae, and relieves pressure on the discs.

Even inverting for as little as 25 degrees for a few minutes a day can help relieve stress. Inversion can also help improve your posture by allowing your spine to go into natural alignment. Proper posture not only benefits your daily health, it makes you look more attractive and energized.

In short, a few minutes of proper inversion can help you feel more vital and active all day long.