Because gravity is our spinal enemy, the inversion uses gravity in your favor... to help to decompress the spine. Before I retired, I was stressed out to the point where my back and neck were so painful, I was having a hard time functioning because of the chronic pain. Then I got my inversion table and used it for about 5-10 minutes twice a day (minimum). I completely avoided cervical surgery and my back is feeling much better. Of course, everyone is different, that is why you should talk to your chiro about it. Though, he may not want to lose you as a customer... so it is up to you to how you approach him/her with that question.