A spinal therapy apparatus including at least one gripping member whose direction deviates from the transverse direction relative to the spinal column, so that the angle between the gripping member and the midline of the spinal column is less than 90°. A gripping member unit includes preferably two gripping members the angle between the ridges of the gripping members being less than 180°. There is a gap or groove between the gripping members. The gripping member unit also includes a support part, the support part being padded, preferably including two parts and in an inclined position relative to the floor. There is a groove between the gripping member and the support part. The spinal therapy apparatus may also incorporate at least one support handle, which the user can use to move the required part of the spinal column to the ridges of the gripping members.
