Inversion Therapy Continued from page 24 shown to stimulate venous return and the lymphatic system; stimulate the autonomic nervous system and its baroreceptors; increase oxygen fl ow to the brain; help maintain our original body shape and avoid prolapsed internal organs; help maintain correct posture; and contribute to overall general good health. With such wide-ranging effects on such diverse patient populations, why wouldn’t a practitioner offer inversion in the clinic? The answer may be as diverse as the benefits of inversion itself. It is surely not due to the complexity of the treatment. Inversion is a relatively simple, cost-effective treat- ment that does not require highly expensive equipment or lengthy staff training. A comprehensive and effective inver- sion treatment program can fi t into almost any type of office or clinic setting. If more health-care providers were educated on the ben- efi ts of inversion, many patients could receive the lifelong benefi ts of this therapy and the cost savings to both patients and practitioner can be substantial, as we start to equalize gravity’s negative effects one patient at a time. • REFERENCES: 1. CLASSIFIEDS EXPERIENCE A NEW TABLE TODAY. Let Nora’s re-upholster your chiropractic table. Over the weekend service available. Custom covers available in a wide range of colours. It’s magic. Call 905-737-0100 or Cell: 416-909-2752. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Klatz RM; Goldman RM; Pinchuk BG; Nelson KE; Tarr RS: The effects of gravity inversion procedures on systemic blood pressure, intraocular pressure and anteriol retinal pressure. J Am Osteopathic Assoc. 1983 Jul; 82(11) 853-857. Goldman RM; Tarr RS; Pinchuk BG; Kappler RE: The Physi- cian and Sports Medicine. March 1985. Nachemson A and Elfstrom G: Intravital Dynamic Pressure Measurements in Lumbar Discs. Scandinavian Journal of Re- hab Medicine, supplement, 1970. Kane M, et al.: Effects of Gravity-facilitated Traction on Intervertebral Dimensions of the Lumbar Spine. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Phys Ther. 281-288, Mar 85. Nosse L.: Inverted Spinal Traction. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 59: 367-370, Aug 78. Dimberg L, et al: Effects of gravity-facilitated traction of the lumbar spine in persons with chronic low back pain at the workplace. Sheffi eld F.: Adaptation of Tilt Table for Lumbar Traction. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 45: 469-472, 1964. Manjunath Prasad KS, Gregson BA, Hargreaves G, Byrnes T, Meadelow AD. Regional Neurosciences Centre, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, U.K. Life Guide Coaching Dr. Thomas C. Preston Tel: (705) 495-3330 Fax: (705) 495-0467 E-mail: [email protected] www.drtompreston.com Professional Advancement Personal Growth • Lifestyle Creation Guiding you on your path to your ideal life. 36 • CANADIAN CHIROPRACTOR | MAY 2009 www.canadianchiropractor.ca
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