Low-back and spine pain are some of the most common chronic injuries to plague the adult population. Fortunately, inversion tables offer a noninvasive way to relieve low-back pain and avoid surgery, according to a 2006 study conducted by Newcastle University. Proper instruction and regular use of an inversion table is effective in decreasing chronic pain and promoting a healthy spine.
Step 1
Adjust the foot platform to your height. Most inversion tables have prescribed distances that your feet should be from the back platform. Use the adjustment knob or lever to suit your height.
Step 2
Set the inversion table to a slight angle. Beginners should start with a 20-degree angle and work through steeper angles when their bodies adjust.
Step 3
Invert for short periods of time. One to two minutes is the recommended time in suspension for beginners who will eventually work up to three to five. Avoid inverting for more than five minutes.
Step 4
Use the table often. The inversion table can be used several times a day. Invert at least once every day for spine pain prevention.
