How exactly do you "uninvert"? I have pretty severe back pain and at this point I would be unable to do a single sit-up, so any move like that is out.
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When I baught mine my back was not in good shape either. I would just walk my fingers up the side grips without using my back muscles at all. Just fingers and shoulders.
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If you have the table adjusted correctly for yourself/height, as you move your arms/hands up and above your head, the table should tip and vice versa. (Double check your directions for adjusting the table for your height as well as "how to use")
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The first thing you need to do is set how far the foot rest is from the table. Since I am about 6'2" I usa it at 6'1" and it is pretty well balanced. When I lean back onto the back rest it will be almost perfectly balanced. From there, you just need to pull a slight amount on the hand rest and it will invert for me. You may need to use a different setting because of your body distribution of weight. Also, the first few times I used it it was "weird" to feel yourself being turned upside down. You will get a blood rush to your head, but it will not bother you once you use it a few times. This is how it worked for me, I hope you have as good luck as I did. I really like this thing,,,,,,,I hope this helps. Jim The first thing you need to do is set how far the foot rest is from the table. Since I am about 6'2" I usa it at 6'1" and it is pretty well balanced. When I lean back onto the back rest it will be almost perfectly balanced. From there, you just need to pull a slight amount on the hand rest and it will invert for me. You may need to use a different setting because of your body distribution of weight. Also, the first few times I used it it was "weird" to feel yourself being turned upside down. You will get a blood rush to your head, but it will not bother you once you use... » Read More The first thing you need to do is set how far the foot rest is from the table. Since I am about 6'2" I usa it at 6'1" and it is pretty well balanced. When I lean back onto the back rest it will be almost perfectly balanced. From there, you just need to pull a slight amount on the hand rest and it will invert for me. You may need to use a different setting because of your body distribution of weight. Also, the first few times I used it it was "weird" to feel yourself being turned upside down. You will get a blood rush to your head, but it will not bother you once you use it a few times. This is how it worked for me, I hope you have as good luck as I did. I really like this thing,,,,,,,I hope this helps. Jim « Show Less
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I experienced the same thing the first couple of times. Once the table is setup properly for my height, all I have to do is move my arms from my upper body to below my waist. You still need to bend down to unlatch the ankle locks, but your back will feel better after inverting a couple of time and the pressure comes off the nerve. I've had the 4--5 disc removed 20 years ago and experienced nervre pain occassionally, but this has help to eliminate that in two to three inversions.
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The Ironman Gravity 1000 has long hand rails on the back that are very easy to reach and takes very little effort to pull yourself back up.
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You basically roll your hands up the cushioned hand rails and the table starts to follow as work you way up.... You grab a little bit at a time.... If the table is properly balanced before hand this procedure should accomplish the task
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It doesn't take much to flip back to right-side-up. I move my hands to shift the weight and the table just wants to go back upright. So I move my hands from below my head to my waist and it starts moving to the upright position slowly, then I grab the hand rails and effortlessly pull it the rest of the way.
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You tip while laying flat. You start in an upright position, and it pivots at the waist while you're flat. You can tip it all the way backwards until you are upside down and literally hanging by your ankles. Or, you can tip back until you're comfortable. It basically just stretches you. It's a lot like laying flat on the floor and someone pulling your feet and your hands straight back to lengthen you. You should see a doctor though!!!
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I simply grasp the arm handles on the side and walk myself up.You can also hold them as you invert to gently control your rate and percentage of inversion.
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I bought this for my mom who was having back problems. It takes little effort to come up. No sit up needed. Just a slight shift in weight. There was also a strap if I recall, your earn could help also
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I would highly recommend taking it to a chiropractor or physical therapist to have them show you. But if you can't, then try to get it just above your pubic bone, and make sure it is level all the way around. When you sit, it should not affect the bend in your hips.
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I also have mid and low back pain and it works best on the low back but also helps with the mid back. You are not inverted, no where near that. You just lay into it and it stretches your forward, gently. I also have an inversion table and use this more than the table. I really think you would be satisfied if you purchased one.
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I'm very careful when I sit in my swing. i try not to move too much but to just enjoy "hanging" there. I don't feel very stable, so it is not just you.
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I had very painful buttitis. I could barely go from a sitting to standing position due to the pain in my lower butt and top of legs. Goggled the problem. Advice was a buckwheat pillow. I sat on the pillow at my computer station. Had relief from the pain in a few hours. I also got the Japanese one for sleep. I put the pillow on my back as I am a side sleeper. I swear sleep has been so much more restful. It works.
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Slowly, I have firmed up and my waist is slimming. I am wheelchair bound with mid section paralysis. It is slow but it seems to be working. You will need patience, exercise, and appropriate diet. Belly Buster gives me energy, lessens my desire to eat, and does not upset my system.
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My boyfriend could to sit and play online games for SEVERAL hours in this chair. I personally found it uncomfortable on my lower back. Everyone is a bit different =/
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I wanted to ask the exact same question! I'm Asian and my butt is essentially just a crack. People always told me to do squats and lunges, and I'd get not butt. I would definitely love to see results that any Asian women are getting.
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I can feel the stretch in my lower back when I do squats. I'm not any kind of trainer. Perhaps you should see one!
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I have been using it for some time. At first I was worried about my back....took it slow and easy making sure to pull my stomach in and not stretch out as far to begin with. After a little over a week I was able to stretch the full stretch out and pull back slowly without pulling on my back. Now I realize it has actually strengthen my back and don't worry about it. Feels great. Good luck and enjoy.
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For abs I lie down with my feet hooked under the leg bar and do sit ups. For the gluteus I would use the strap behind the heel and do straight leg pull backs. I haven't done a lot of work on this and I am certainly not an expert.
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My back pain is in my lower back so I can't really evaluate the mid back pain. It is fine for the lower back but quite honestly I prefer my inversion table. The thing with inversion is not to try and do too much too quickly. My chiropractor pointed out that 5% grade was sufficient and as you become comfortable increase it. Admittedly an inversion table takes up more room but if you have the space that is the way I would go. I have not used my Nubax for some time.
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just my experience is yes. I am 67 years old and i can get up with my back lower back hurting and i turn upside down and do 30 crunches and it makes it ok for day. Now i do it daily to strenfgten core muscles witch is essential for back health. My ups guy has been using for 10 years, his back Dr told him it was going to be surgery but try one first.
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I have the same problem. I am an "hourglass" shaped woman, 147 lbs, and my butt and legs spill over the edges of the Backjoy posture relief, which doesn't allow me to use it properly. Did you find something that does work for you? I like the concept and think it could help... at a larger size!
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I'm 5'5" /70 year old woman, and I can just barely put mine up. I always find a guy to help me shove the middle up first so that I can raise the corners. I threw my back out after two Saturdays in a row at farmers' market, setting up and taking down my tent, putting it back in the case and loading it and the corner weights back in my SuV; and I had to go through 2 months of physical therapy to get my lower back restored to normal, and alleviate the pain in my hip and leg. So, I quit farmers' market after the first two Saturdays, and I'll find help before I set my tent up again.
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You could ,BUT it may require another person to hold it inverted. You might be able to do inverted pull-ups using the handles and this may require someone to hold in inverted position. Very little shifting of weight from the pivot point will move this in either direction. I've seen pictures of people doing at least partial sit ups with no problem.
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Patty,Mine used to hurt once in a while because I was always rushing to get on the unit. What I noticed was that I was not taking the time to ensure the pieces that conform to your legs were actually sitting right on my legs. Once I took the time to make sure they were right, it helped a lot. Like others have said too, you don't always have to go to full inversion to have this unit do its work for you.