The counter bend blues

[Plainsman]

Any tips for the counter bed?

I just got device 4 days ago.  No problem with traction now that device is adjusted, however I've tried the counter bend to the third notch and it just feels like my shaft is being crushed when the springs are applying tension.  I don't think I can tolerate the bend setting.  Any tips?

[MrDoh]

Yes, start with position 1 until you can go to position 2. Then do position 2 for a while. Then when you're used to that, move to position 3. Took me a couple of weeks to get to position 3, and a couple of months to get to position 4 from 3. Just take it easy, keep it up, and don't give up. You'll progress, maybe not as quickly as you'd like, but you will make progress.

Couple of other things, the makeup pads on the clamp plates really help for comfort. And using a tissue when counterbending helps things slide nicely. I also use some aloe gel in the morning and before bed to keep things mellow down there :-).

[VentosP]

Took me a couple of weeks to get to position 3, and a couple of months to get to position 4 from 3. Just take it easy, keep it up, and don't give up. You'll progress, maybe not as quickly as you'd like, but you will make progress.

Could you please provide additional details about your own progress (such as specific degree gains or similar achievements)?