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By Marijune Tiamzon
The older you get, habits such as bad posture become harder to break...and the harder it becomes to correct bone positioning. When you get older, the bones are not the same as it used to be. It becomes brittle and harder to control.
What causes posture problems in the first place? Our bad habits such as slouching and hunching over which often times are hard to break.
With the majority of modern day workers spending most of their time sitting either long hours at a desk job, driving long distances on the road, or working from home.
Some have compared prolonged sitting as the "new smoking era" due to its negative health effects associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
The body was designed for physical tasks and mobile activities such as exercising which helps the body to perform and maintain better performance. If the body does not get enough physical activity, then it will result in bone brittleness, and worst, deformation leading to injuries.
As the popular proverb says, “an ounce of prevention is better than pounds of cure.”
Posture problems can be easily corrected with just the right equipment, and if it’s done earlier. A good posture corrector is designed to correct spinal alignment by pulling your shoulders back in order for you to maintain good posture.
You're probably wondering .....do posture correctors work for bad posture? And what is the best posture brace that actually works? Glad you asked...
Known for its simplicity, the Posturific brace comes in different sizes so buyers can order depending on their body type. It claims to correct posture in 30 minutes.
In terms of use, starters should start with 15 minutes of use a day. However, for the older group, it would be ideal if they start with 5 to 10 minutes of use a day (as a posture support) to avoid causing injury or discomfort.
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Designed with comfort in mind! Softly padded straps and well-built, the Easy Posture Brace for men or women works best for rounded shoulders, keeping them pulled back and relieving unnecessary strain on your neck and back. Claims to instantly relieve neck and back pain.
Wear for hours around the house, working for long hours, or recovering from an injury or condition.
A few helpful bonuses included are a black carrying bag with drawstring, instructional guide, and free video on the top 5 exercises for posture correction.
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It is not your traditional posture corrector because Upright is a small electronic device that can be attached to your upper spine and is connected with a mobile app.
How does it work? It buzzes when you start to slouch, or when it is detecting a misalignment in your spine, therefore, you get conscious in bringing back your proper posture. With the mobile app, you can also monitor your posture, and the progress you’ve done so far.
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This posture corrector brace and supporter is fully adjustable. When worn, it covers the whole back from the upper to the lower part of the back. It improves posture by training the overall back muscles and spine so that they would return to their normal alignment.
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Like all other usual posture correctors, it is also harness-like. It has completely adjustable straps similar to a backpack but covers only the upper portion of the back.
Comes with 10 extra sheets of Kinesiology therapeutic tape and a carrying bag. However, the kinesiology tape is not advisable if you are allergic to neoprene or if you are pregnant.
Recommended use is 30 to 40 minutes per day for starters.
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Physical activities are vital to maintaining and improving proper posture. You can start with basic stretches for your back and shoulders which you can do at the comfort of your home, with just using the walls of your house, and a yoga mat.
Increase your calcium intake. Strengthening your bones is important in achieving the ideal posture you want.
Sometimes, when standing or sitting with a hunched back is already a habit, you need to wear a suitable posture corrector or supporter to enforce proper posture in yourself, until the time comes when it becomes all natural to you.
When you have a bad posture, it affects your confidence and well being given the pain. In choosing the best posture corrector, it is important that you consider its suitability to your body built, which directly relates to feeling the comfort when wearing one.
Furthermore, it is important to seek experts’ assistance and advise such as doctors and therapists before using posture correctors.
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