How To Use Inversion To Relieve a Pinched Nerve

Most of the time, a pinched nerve is not a serious medical issue, but it can definitely feel like one!

According to the Mayo Clinic, a pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues – such as bones, cartilage, muscles, or tendons. This pressure disrupts the nerve’s function, causing pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness.

“Oftentimes, pinched nerves will find relief on their own through rest. But if after a few days or week of rest and you still haven’t found relief, you may want to seek assistance through conservative treatments like massage therapy, chiropractic care, physical therapy or inversion therapy. As always, consult a medical professional before employing any treatment techniques for any condition.”

Inversion therapy is something you can easily do in the comfort of your own home and on your schedule.

At a cost equivalent to a couple of visits to a chiropractor or massage therapist, an inversion table can naturally help find relief from the symptoms of a pinched nerve, potentially avoiding the need for office visits and pills.

Inverting 2 to 3 times per day, ideally to an angle of 60 degrees or greater, allows the spine to decompress and stretches the constricted and tight muscles that support the spine.

Routine stretching while inverted can help target the muscles that oftentimes contribute to pinched nerves in the neck, back, hips and legs. The discs are allowed to re-hydrate with fluid and increase the space and cushioning between each vertebra, creating more room for the nerves that pass through openings in the spinal column. When inverted, the spine is encouraged to naturally realign itself over time.

The benefits of inversion are vast and so are your options of which equipment to use. Teeter inversion tables are top-rated in engineering reviews and the only ones on the market that have met UL’s requirements for inversion tables – UL 1647. Why trust an inversion table that doesn’t even come close to meeting basic safety standards?

Relieve Pinched Nerve Symptoms Naturally with Teeter

Inverting daily on a Teeter is one of the very few ways one can seek to reduce back pain naturally. Inverted traction takes the pressure off the spongy discs in your spine so you can decompress – this helps reduce pressure and back pain.

Want to see what other benefits inverting on a Teeter can bring? Check out our Benefits of Inversion page to see that chronic back pain relief is just one of the many ways Teeter can help you Feel Better, Move Better, Live Better!