// Set the edge inset
self.tableView.contentInset = UIEdgeInsetsMake(-23.0f, 0, 0, 0);
// Add a transparent UIView with the height of the section header (ARC enabled)
[self.tableView setTableHeaderView:[[UIView alloc] initWithFrame:CGRectMake(0.0f, 0.0f, 100.0f, 23.0f)]];