Posture Correctors

ShiWarrior · 2 Jan 2020 at 22:18

Hi all

I am curious, has anyone actually used these Posture Corrector in the past ?
How did you find them ?

I've been tempted by the idea of one, but the physio never mentioned to get one

personally I believe if the Physios that i have seen have never prescribed me one, or told me to get one.
then is it a bad idea to get one ?
surely overtime your body will get used to using these and muscles start to fail so to speak ?

NOTE, NOT A MEDICAL THREAD, just curious to see how people get on with them, nothing more

ShiWarrior · 3 Jan 2020 at 08:54

Feek said:
Have you been getting the adverts for them on Youtube? The one where the attractive slouching woman puts one on and all of a sudden she has quite a prominent cleavage? It's probably the only advert where I've not hit the 'skip' button

Skip never works for me lol

Actually I've been toying with the idea for a long time, but lately I've been thinking about trying to think of ways to correct me, as its starting to get on my brain more

ShiWarrior · 3 Jan 2020 at 21:16

jpaul said:
if you are a desk jockey , get a kneeling chair ... these improve your core stability / anatagonist stomach muscles - worked for me following ruptured disc.

not at work, im on my feet 9 hours a day (well 7.5 hours), I do at home though
few years ago i bought one of those Steal Leap v.2 chairs so i don't want to change that

ShiWarrior · 3 Jan 2020 at 21:33

Nasher said:
I had one which did actually make a difference after a while. Don't rely on them to hold you in position, they won't. They are supposed to encourage you to sit properly.

thats what i need really
Encouragement, standing and sitting lol

ShiWarrior · 4 Jan 2020 at 08:53

Thanks jPaul

I read 2 posts on another forum from 2 physicians and both say braces are a waste of money because your muscles will rely on them and thus get weaker.

What I need is something that will FORCE me into the correct position , including my head/neck as well as my back.

I think I'll get one of the d shaped supports to go on the chair as a start

Thanks for the help and for keeping me entertained with laughter

ShiWarrior · 4 Jan 2020 at 14:05

Just seen this website, some good ideas, but not too sure..

https://www.bustle.com/p/10-weird-b...nd-to-dramatically-improve-your-posture-38329

ShiWarrior · 20 May 2020 at 19:31

Just googled again

Just found this, these look good
Might have to start doing these daily

https://www.healthline.com/health/posture-exercises#cat-cow

ShiWarrior · 20 May 2020 at 20:22

surely that T-Shirt should NOT be worn 24/7
i.e. you will get so used to wearing it, your muscles will start to rely on it, so when you do take it off your muscles are weaker ?

ShiWarrior · 7 Jun 2020 at 10:53

ive just watched this video explaining the corrector etc

Do they work ??

worth a watch

ShiWarrior · 7 Jun 2020 at 14:33

jpaul said:
the T shirt thing is - more a keep the muscles warm strategy , as opposed to support ...
you need a genuine lumbar support belt eg gibortho. with plastic~~whalebone~~ struts, that, providing you are not carrying too much weight will fit beneath trousers too,
these are great for any heavy lifting session too eg. moving house.

or moving bricks all day ?

Thanks jpaul

ShiWarrior · 7 Jun 2020 at 15:06

I just took a photo of myself , sideways on
i think its my neck to be honest, yes my back isnt good either, but my head is away from the wall by about a foot !

lot of work to do !