Using an inversion table can be very difficult the first few times. However, by following some very basic tips and by being patient, you should be able to get used to the inversion therapy and understand how to use inversion table within just a few days of practicing.
The first thing that you need to do in order to gain the benefits of this amazingupside down back stretcher is to learn to relax. Breathing slowly while you invert will help your body greatly and will also help your mind relax, which is one of the many benefits of inversion therapy.
Second, never try to invert 100 percent the first time. This is one of the most common problems with people, and one of the reasons why they do not enjoy inversion tables and quit before they really every get started. So, what should you do in order to adjust your body to handing upside down? Well, first, take a few days before you hang completely vertical. I would recommend doing the following in order to slowly adjust your body and mind to the inversion process. First, invert only 60 – 70 degrees the first time you invert. Stay in this position for about 5-10 minutes (which is all you usually need anyways), relaxing and controlling your breathing the entire time. The following day, continue to invert 10 degrees farther, again concentrating on your breathing. This time, also concentrate on the stretching that occurs and how amazing this makes your back on other joints feel. By the third day you will be ready to invert to about 90 degrees as you continue to increase your inversion angle by 10 degrees each day. Now, by day four you will be ready to invert to a full free handing position and be able to begin to enjoy the full benefits of inverting on an inversion table.