Annie Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Hi All, In my early recovery stages I was cautioned against lying with my head lower than my feet. When I go to the dentist, for example and am going to be in the chair for a cleaning I remind them to not tip me too far. It's a harder position for them to work in, but they always comply. Now that I'm 2 1/2 years along, I'm wondering if it is still a concern? The reason I am asking is because of the Pilates classes I am taking for my low back pain. The Pilates is helping me a lot. One of the machines available though is an inversion table which actually works as gentle traction on the back. It is not a completely upside down hanging by your feet position as some of them are. It can be adjusted to be just a slight incline. But still I'm thinking no. Has anyone else been given advice on this? xo, Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Hey Annie I do that at the dentist too she always makes a comment about me reminding her, hey if I dont I dont know if I was giving advice like that but I know that my head would cope with anything like that, there's a saying about the blood rushing to your head wow thats me. Louise.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Hi Annie, I was never given any advice about not having your head lower than your feet. I still find it uncomfortable having my head tipped back and I have the same scenario as yourself in the dentist chair. I also can't lie flat, without having any support under my neck, as my head tends to pulse. Haven't a clue whether you should or shouldn't ... it's an interesting question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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