What does IBT mean in THERAPY

What Is IBT?

Inclined Bed Therapy (IBT) is an unconventional therapeutic technique which involves sleeping on inclined surfaces ranging from 5-8 degrees for most of the night. This technique was developed by Dr. Brian Caccavella in 1999 and has been gaining increasing acceptance within the medical community ever since. IBT works by creating a gravitational pull on your body which causes your internal organs and muscles to realign thus providing relief from muscular tension and fatigue by releasing trapped fluids in your body tissue.

Benefits Of IBT

There are several potential health benefits associated with IBT. These include improved circulation throughout the body, reducing back pain, improved breathing due to better alignment of the lungs and diaphragm, reduced nighttime snoring, better quality sleep due to reduced acid reflux, relief from swollen feet and ankles caused by water retention during pregnancy or kidney problems, faster healing times for those who suffer from physical injuries as well as assistance in managing symptoms associated with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Some studies have even found that IBT may help improve allergy sufferers' responses to allergens while they sleep. In addition to these potential health benefits, there is also some anecdotal evidence that suggests that people who use IBT may have higher energy levels upon waking up than those who don't use it.

Risks Of Using IBT

In spite of all the potential benefits associated with using Inclined Bed Therapy, it's important to be aware that there are some risks as well. While not common cases but one should consider any pre-existing conditions such as hypertension or heart failure before trying this type of therapy as it may impact their condition negatively if not done properly or without consulting a doctor first. Additionally, there is a small risk of increased neck pain because of the elevated position required for this therapy so care must be taken when setting up your bed correctly in order to avoid any unnecessary strains on your neck muscles and ligaments. Finally, since certain aspects of this therapy rely on gravity pulling fluids away from localized areas within your body tissue there is a slight risk that you could experience some mild dizziness if you try standing up too quickly after getting out of bed following an extended period using inclined bed therapy so taking it slow afterwards is recommended until you get used to it over time.