How to Come Back Up on an Inversion Table

Inversion tables are not only a great form of therapy to relieve and prevent back pain and rehabilitate spinal injuries, they can also be used as a form of exercise and strength training. Before jumping right into your inversion table routine, it is important to understand proper techniques for coming up after your session.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Bring yourself to a partial inversion from a full inversion by gripping the top of the body support platform with one hand and the frame of the table with the other. Pull the platform towards your body as you pull against the frame. You should quickly and easily come to a partial extension which you can control with your arms free.
2. Lean forward slightly from the partial inversion position and drop your arms gently down towards your legs, allowing the table to swing into a parallel position. If necessary, you can grip the handles on the frame for assistance.
3. Hold your body in this parallel position on your inversion table for 2 to 5 minutes, breathing slowly in and out. After spending some time up-side-down, your body will need a few minutes to readjust to an upright position. Additionally, coming to a full standing position too fast can cause head rush, dizziness and loss of balance, so give your body and spine a moment to prepare to hold the weight of your body upright once again.
4. Come to a fully upright position and again, rest for a moment to ensure that you are not lightheaded. Carefully step off of the inversion table and take care when you begin to walk away. Your inversion table session will have adjusted your spine and aligned your hips, meaning that walking may feel a bit different at first.