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admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:20:59 +0000

Do posture correction back braces work?

admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:00:59 +0000

I am 23 and I slouch. I do back strengthening exercises. Are there any bad things about wearing one?

I know someone who had scoliosis and had to wear a back brace. She didn't do it for fun, and she wasn't happy about it. However, I have to say that she has the most incredible posture I have ever seen.

The only negative I can think of is that it's uncomfortable and hot in the summer.

Do back braces you buy from a normal catalog really help with posture?

admin — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:00:59 +0000

They look similar to these

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I have bad posture and resulting upper back tension

I bought one similarish to this and it was hideously uncomfortable!!! Where the straps come around your arms/shoulders it cuts into your armpits and rubs. It was completely impractical for wearing under clothes for these reasons and therefore restricted its usability. I suppose there is a point of view that might argue that the uncomfort in your armpits would remind you to sit up straight but I just found mine languishes in the bottom of my wardrobe! I bought a back brace from Argos that has a firm foam insert that if you strap it tight enough around your waist does force you upright somewhat but it obviously is no help for your upper back and shoulders. Also, I've bought a long line corset which is very good at making you sit/stand upright and can be worn easily under clothes. I suppose corsets are a bit of a different area really but they do seem to have this fortunate side effect I symathise whole heartedly with your posture problems as mine have plagued me my whole life, so I really hope you find some relief soon. Best wishes.

How can I fix my bad posture?

admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:00:59 +0000

I have horrible posture, I always slouch or sit weird. Sometimes I can remind myself to sit up straight, but I always fall back into the habit of bad posture.

Between the lousy desks at school, lugging around my heavy bookbag, and my beadwork it's not long before my head, neck, and shoulders (and sometimes back) are killing me.And I know a better posture alleviates most of the pain in a short amount of time, but I can't break the habit.

How can I fix my posture and set a new, good habit? And what is a good posture? Thanks!

mentally tel yourself you will sit straighter,

Can poor posture restrict your breathing during exercise?

admin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:00:59 +0000

Can poor posture restrict your breathing during exercise?
At the gym I notice feelings of a tight chest. This is not a "my heart hurts" issue. My ribcage feels constricted, and it can be difficult to take a full breath. When I take a full breath, it feels like my lungs are pressing against the chest cavity. It's not a sharp pain, more of a dull ache.

And this is not after a grueling workout, either. The situation today happened prior to the workout, while I was doing stretches.

I had thought it might be because I work at a desk, on a computer. You tend to hunch over. So when I'm working out I need to focus on pulling my shoulders back. Could it be that my body is just not used to breathing with good posture?

Great observations. I would say that you are probably right, at least in your own case. Proper posture will probably not only help you with your breathing, but, will subconsciously work out muscles that wouldn't be normally worked out with bad posture.