As much as 80% of the population suffers from back pain however not 80% of the population has a valid reason for that pain unless you count weak abdominal and back or core muscles as a valid reason. We have an epidemic of back pain in this country mainly because we lead sedentary lives where we may spend up to 12 hours a day at a desk sitting and working therefore compressing the spine. Even those who exercise may suffer from weak backs because they do not train their backs and instead opt to workout their biceps and triceps, gluteals and quadriceps.

   
Gravity Adversely Affects the Spine

When you sit all day or have poor posture you are allowing gravity to cause compression on your spine. Compounding the problem is poor nutrition which adds weight to your midsection which of course leads to more compression. It is this gravitational force that is the cause of most vertebral misalignments which put pressure on the spinal nerves and cause pain.  

Inverting the Body by Using Gravity Boots May Reverse the Effects of Compression

Using gravity boots means hanging upside down by your ankles and allowing gravity to relax you as well as release any tension in your spine. When you hang upside down your body's own weight stretches the spine and decompresses your body's joints. You feel rejuvenated and revitalized when you hang and it is programmed into us to enjoy the feeling of being suspended so why not relax, decompress and enjoy.

Benefits of Hanging with the Gravity Boots

There are many benefits besides decompression to hanging upside down. Wearing gravity boots benefits your mind and body because it release your spine and relaxes you. Hanging inverted helps your lymphatic system to drain which is the equivalent of taking the toxins out of your body. If you suffer from shoulder and neck pain you will feel instant relief from hanging with your gravity boots because there is no force pressing down on you.  Suffer form varicose veins and the pain they can cause?  Hanging won't take that away permanently but it will ease your discomfort because it eases the work your heart has to do to pump blood throughout the body.  You will feel as though you have just had a mini natural face lift from hanging because the added blood flow to the face and head revitalizes and tones your facial tissue.  Posture is improved thanks to the downwards effect of gravity. Finally and most importantly, hanging upside down with gravity boots sends more blood and oxygen to the brain which helps you to think and how many of us can benefit from a natural pneumonic aid?

Hanging boots may not be for everyone but if they are good for you than you will certainly experience a host of benefits from their use. Check with your doctor before you start any new program.

Christina Leon, CPT, AFAA, NASM, NCSF, and National Fitness Presenter