Posture Support: Our Top Picks for Posture Braces II: The Soft Form Posture Control Brace

If you are looking for a comfortable, adjustable posture brace that provides both shoulder and back support, the Soft Form Posture Control Brace is worth a look. The Soft Form Posture Control Brace features bendable aluminum stays, which run alongside the spine to prevent slouching. The stays can be shaped to fit the contours of your back and can also be removed, if desired.

Pros: This posture control brace has soft, adjustable shoulder straps that gently pull the shoulders back to their proper position and then criss-cross in the back for added lumbar support. The brace is latex-free and features a durable nylon exterior, a supportive foam interior and a comfortable cotton lining. Ventilated elastic side panels are designed to provide breathable pressure while they compress the abdominal region and support the lower back.

Cons: The belt around the waist has to be fastened pretty tightly for the brace to provide strong posture support. However, if your breathe with your diaphragm (deep abdominal breathing), your belly moves slightly in and out with each breath. When this posture brace is fastened tightly around the waist, that constriction makes it hard to breathe deeply and fully. If you’re not a belly breather and breathe more in the upper part of your chest, this might not be a problem for you–(but then again, upper chest breathing isn’t a very wholesome form of breathing, so you don’t really want to encourage it by constricting your belly.

Bottom line: The Soft Form Posture Control Brace is worth a try, but there are better options out there.

 

Soft Form Posture Control Brace

Soft Form Posture Control Brace

 

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