So I was doing my morning trigger point massage and had a revelation. The chiropractor says I have scoliosis. I haven't had a chance to look at the x-rays myself but I believe it because I can see in the mirror that my hips are uneven. I remembered seeing one of those gizmos in his office that you can hang upside down with. Well, I don't need no dang machine, I thought, I can do that myself. So I experimented with hanging my upper body of the edge of the bed, both leaning forwards and backwards. The problem was getting up from this posture. It wrenched my muscles. So then I went on the porch and hung over the porch railing right above two slats I could use to hoist myself up again with.

I did it for around 30 seconds around 6 times and I could really feel the results. There was more space between my ribs and hipbone on the left side. Unfortunately my shoulder on that side hurts now--a dull aching. I bet if your muscles have adjusted to your body being all crooked, then they hurt when it is straightened.

Anyone else try this technique? Do you have any tips or warnings?