Inversion, therefore, is very effective in relieving tension and pain in your muscles which may have been caused by stress. The concept of turning the body upside down for better health has been around for centuries. Not everyone wants to do headstands, so inversion products create an easier alternative to reverse gravity. Additionally, suspension by the thighs or ankles is decompressive, while a head stand is compressive to the sp ine. Summary Stress and tension lead to back pain.
Inversion is an easier way to reverse gravity and is decompressive.