Decompression spinal treatment is a non–invasive and non–surgical method to treat chronic back pain, several spine and disc diseases like sciatica, spinal arthritis, herniated and bulging disc as well as DDD or degenerative disc diseases and also to include joint diseases. Spinal decompression utilizes a spine decompression computerized machine which calculates the traction needed to decompress the spine, create more space between the vertebrae and reduce the pressure in the spine or lumbar area.

This treatment is a great alternative to painful and expensive surgery. However, spine decompression therapy can be very expensive to a common individual who can never afford it despite whatever effort and most especially if you are just dealing with back pain and not with a spine disease or whatever. Undergoing the treatment is not necessary. The machine itself used in spinal decompression costs hundreds of dollars. There is no way a minimum wage employee could purchase one plus hiring a medical professional to assist him during the therapy. If ever, you will choose to undergo the treatment at some clinics or hospitals, each session will also be very expensive and it will not only take one or two sessions to successfully treat the condition.

There are cheap alternative equipments for spinal decompression treatment. Inversion tables are also used to decompress the spine. Although inversion tables are really for inversion therapy and not for spine decompression therapy, they can still treat severe back pain or the many other symptoms of spine and disc diseases. However, inversion machines can also be expensive so if you would want to get the most affordable machine to relieve your suffering, a back stretcher is the cheapest alternative for spine decompression machines and inversion tables. Stretching can also treat severe back pain; relieve stress and fatigue and all other negative effects of spine compression.

Primarily, they are claimed this way because inversion table use is one form of traction that helps to elongate your spine and stretch your back. This exercise, while it may appear to be a little different or difficult to use, has many great advantages for those with back pain and who are looking for a good, unique way to stretch out their backs.

Another great way to stretch out your back is by using a Roman table. These tables have been around for decades and for good reasons. By simply laying down on the roman table you can very effectively stretch your back and relax at the same time, enjoying many of the benefits of inversion and traction therapies without having to hang upside down. In addition, roman tables do not cost that much, with many good ones priced around $150.

A third great back stretcher is the lumbar extender. This fitness tool is basically a curved platform that you simply lay on, that will help you stretch your back in the same position as if you were looking upward to the sky and pushing your arms backward as far as you can. This is a great tool that is very effective, cheap, mobile, and which doesn’t take up a lot of space in your home or apartment.

Finally, a fourth great back stretcher is a very simple fitness ball. Using a fitness ball is probably the most practical and cheap way to stretch your back. Simply lay down either on your back or on your chest for great stretching routines.

• Stretching out your whole body
• Relieving back pain
• Increase the flow of blood to the upper part of your body – i.e. your brain

Stretching out your body

Inversion tables work great to stretch out your back, your legs, tendons, and ligaments.  In addition, many people claim that using inversion therapy can also help you become taller by about one inch.  Over time, you body is subjected to many different stresses, with the most stress coming from gravity.  Gravity pulls your body and organs down over time, thus causing your to shrink as much as one inch and causing your inner organs to move to areas they should not be in.  Inversion therapy helps with both of these problems.

Relieving Back Pain

Inversion tables have been called the upside down back stretcherfor a very good reason.   The act of inverting even 60 percent can help you stretch muscles that are very difficult to stretch.  Two areas that many people forget to stretch – the upper and lower back – are greatly benefited by inverting 60 degress or more, and you can do this very easily with an inversion table.

This stretching helps to reduce back pain by increasing the space in between your back discs, realining your spine, and rehydrating those discs.

Increasing Blood Flow

Your brain is possibly the most important part of your body, and needs blood flow to work properly.  By inverting you increase the blood flow to your brain, which some studies have shown to help increase brain activity.  While hanging upside down on an inversion table may take some time to get used to, especially when it comes to the increased blood flow to your brain, you will notice a difference very quickly in how you feel. Some people (including myself) have felt the benefits of inversion therapy in as little as three inversion sessions.