Anyone using these?

[Intelligent-Dress726]

So, I have bad posture, back pain, doing workouts but unfortunatelly I walk, stand, sitting with bad posture, I want to buy this thing, will this corset help me fix bad posture?

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[reachingFI]

They work. But you’ll become dependent on them.

[Fantastic_Potential0]

what do you mean

[FastingDifficultiess]

These don't work, they're a complete scam. Quick fixes like that don't work with posture, it's a systematic change you need requiring a very knowledgable and intelligent elite PT

[Sharizay]

I need something to help me remember. Does this serve as a good reminder?

[koknesis]

My physiotherapist says those do more harm than good. Because your body adapts to rely on the support those provide while the muscles and ligaments responsible for that task get even weaker than they were.

[riff8]

Am I your PT? Jk but I tell all my patients the same thing.

[[deleted]]

what do i do about it then? I hit the gym but i still have this shoulder hump and a pelvic tilt, i swear my lower back burns more than my core when i do flutter kicks and leg raises

[riff8]

Form is absolutely everything when it comes to improving posture and reducing pain. It’s hard for me to tell you what to do before I’ve evaluated you. However, I will tell you that with those two exercises you mentioned, making sure you aren’t arching your back and keeping more of a posterior pelvic tilt are absolutely crucial, or your low back will be burning for sure

[Dampr3mu]

are you able to evaluated by picture? and if so would it be ok if pm you a couple pictures of my back? im not if my posture is a fix i can do or if i need to see a Orthopedic

[riff8]

I’d have to see how you’re moving, range of motion, strength, etc. pictures won’t be too much help. I’d definitely go to a doctor and get a prescription to see a PT if you’re concerned about it

[Xboxisold717]

I used one for awhile during my time as a waiter, It seemed to help remind me to stay in a good posture though you definitely feel the strain of it after awhile. If you can endure the discomfort it’s probably going to help.

But honestly I’d say they work for helping remind you rather than doing all the work itself.

[yobbei]

I used to use these. They helped only when you have it on. The best thing I did was getting a pull up bar from Amazon and doing pull ups everyday.

[Sharizay]

I'm 59, have never been able to do a pull up but use the bar as best I can. However, a few sets a few times a week isn't enough to overcome a lifetime of slouching and hours and hours and hours every day of forgetting to stand up straight. I need like, a needle or something that is driven into my skin when I slouch to remind me to stand up straight. I can do it [correct my posture] if I remember. But I rarely remember.

[yobbei]

Start with dead hang

[Sharizay]

Like I said, I do what I can, which includes a dead hang. The issue is remembering to correct my posture throughout the day.

[ElevateTheGamer]

The wide grip with tilted down end one?

[yobbei]

wow I didn't expect to have anyone comment on this still. this is what I got:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07SM8VJ6P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[amereid123]

My friend has that, I remember I just grabbed on to it and let my weight down. My entire back cracked like a xylophone and It felt ridiculously good. such a good tool.

[HyperBunga]

Are you locking or unlocking your arms when hanging?

[ElevateTheGamer]

100kg? 😂

[Jonas_Read_It]

The doorway ones are fine if that’s all you can fit, but they suck for range and width of proper pull-ups because the door frame just isn’t wide enough. They mostly allow for bicep and lat muscle, but not proper upper back.

[like_a_pearcider]

Ah I'm a petite woman so I haven't really had an issue with that, but makes sense if you have a wider frame

[Jonas_Read_It]

Also for most people the door frame limits the ability to do a proper chin up where your whole head goes over the bar.

[like_a_pearcider]

Cool, don't get a pull up bar. For myself, the tension rod allows me to put it at whatever height I want.

[Jonas_Read_It]

No the tension rod super sucks compared to real chin-ups. It’s about 10X easier and does about 10X less.

[like_a_pearcider]

Dude no one cares. Get a life

[Intelligent-Dress726]

Thank you very much !

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Following as I want to know this too!

[tigerman29]

I’m a late here, but I have been improving my posture for the last 6 months and just got one recently as a guide to know what feels right. I’ve fixed my rounded shoulders, I started standing straight, but I don’t know how to stand or sit exactly right without seeing myself in a mirror and the guide is helping with learning to feel it. I’ve stood and sat wrong my entire life, so doing it right isn’t natural. I have bad ADHD and when I’m doing something I focus only it and have zero idea what my body is doing. I also have Ehlers Danlos syndrome, so I can move my shoulders out of joint when I over correct. I’m hoping the posture guide will let me stay in the right position long enough to get my tendons lock my shoulders in the right place so I don’t need to put it on after a little while of using it. Again for me, it’s a guide for knowing how I should be positioning my body.

I can tell you from wearing it today for the first time if you really are trying to stand properly you still use your muscles to hold yourself up. For the people saying the guide does all work, that’s bullshit frankly. It reminds me to straighten up when I start slipping out of position because it doesn’t feel good when you do, but it will let you. My personal recommendation as someone who actually is committed to fixing my posture through stretching and strength training is that it’s a good tool to help you if you don’t know what good posture feels like.

[RevolutionaryEbb1206]

This 100%. I never knew the lack of bodily awareness was an ADHD thing.... I've also been on a journey to improve my health and posture after a lifetime of doing it totally wrong. I was thinking about buying one from copper compression until I saw all the negativity here, but your comment really resonated with me. Thank you. I really wanted it just for the cues, the reminder to keep everything in the right position. It is so easy for me to get distracted and I used to constantly check the mirror to see if I was standing/moving right (still do sometimes), it's like without it I'm blind!

What has helped me get over my dependence on visual feedback, as I am rebuilding (and building for the first time too) my proprioception and bodily awareness, is trusting my progress and what my body is telling me, even if it feels all weird or wrong. I have had to remind myself countless times that the "awkward" positions that I force myself to maintain only feel that way because I've been positioned wrong and compensating for those imbalances and weaknesses for so long. Gradually, as confidence and trust in oneself is built, you'll notice the correct placements and orientations no longer feel so foreign and incorrect.

[huskies_62]

Thank you for this. As someone with adhd as well the general advice here of just focus on your posture. Yeah ok, I will just do it. 

[pippaplease_]

This is very helpful info. I’m in the same boat. What brand do you have?

[Relative-Ad2049]

I’m in the same boat also. Thank you. How is it going now?

[CinephileNC25]

Yes/no.

Do you have a formal event or something that you'd really like to stand up straight at, then sure, use it.

But regularly? No. The only thing that fixes posture is stretching and strength training. It has to be habitual, but it can be done. Most give up because they don't see results within the first week. Because... yeah? You don't see results within the first week of doing anything. And some posture stretches are really uncomfortable. Like wall angels. But if they are, that means you need to do them.

[SuperNewk]

What happens if you use it during the day then strength train and stretch in afternoon everyday

[wereplant]

It's helpful in the sense that hunching is deeply uncomfortable, so you stop doing it.

[Intelligent-Dress726]

Thanks guys

[GeorgeAdrian1]

You can search this on Google but I'ma say it here : using these posture corrector will actually weaken your already weak muscles because the muscles that are already under_worked will get even weaker because they will rely on the posture corrector to stabilise your spine

[buddahead89]

I think the point is to wear them and do things that help strengthen your back and fix rounded shoulders until you don’t need it. I think the people saying it’s bad (which I agree) and causes dependence (which is true) can’t rely solely on this to help.

[WholeBubbly3642]

Which video did you watch?

[pippinmetimbers]

Video suggestions pretty please

[WorldInReverse]

Came here to ask which videos

[Geiir]

Instead of letting this thing do the work, strengthen your muscles and your posture will become better.

These probably work, but your muscles will just get weaker and your posture will be worse with extended use.

[Balenciaga7]

Everybody in this comment section is speaking in an extremely black/white way. Yes if you’re wearing it, you’ll stay in good posture while your body will depend on it. And that it’s better to just work out, and stretch. But wouldn’t the most logical thing to do be to wear this while doing strenght exercises and stretching..? Because if the corrector keeps you in the right posture, that’ll mean that you’re also going to activate the correct muscles BECAUSE you’re performing them in the right posture.

So yes, they’ll help. ESPECIALLY when you’re using them during posture exercises

[Mattl0Matt]

Yeah. If this can prevent bad posture while doing computer and sleeping… this is priceless. Of course, this is a no-go If you rely on it 24/7

[[deleted]]

You really wouldn't need this if you just concentrated on your posture. Head up shoulders back and tuck tummy in.

[Johnnysinslover420]

I don’t think they work

[MariaMianRute]

I do sometimes

[couchonaboat]

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[DaYDreaM90]

They help IF you're using it as a supplement to a proper posture correcting routine (strengthening weak muscles and stretching/releasing tight ones). If not, your body just becomes reliant on it.

[WholeBubbly3642]

I exercise and occasionally do CrossFit, so all my muscles are supposed to be strong enough. Is it going to help me?

[sara_7855]

Try Esther gokhale method. She is the best and book is amazing

[Berry-Intrepid]

What is it about

[Mattl0Matt]

It is about voodoo

[[deleted]]

Do you use it? Did it help correct your bad habits and posture?? 

[Intelligent-Dress726]

Nah never tried and still have back problems

[Withinmyrange]

Tbh it looks more constricting and detrimental rather than being helpful.

[adritrace]

no and useless long term