How well will the Intelliskin work to correct poor posture? I'm 63 yrs old and have no back pain but I'm concerned bout my stooping posture.
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I'm 79 and own 2 Intelliskin shirts (non-zipper). I golf 3x a week, bike, and do astrophotography using some pretty heavy equipment. This winter I developed sore shoulders from snow shoveling and snowshoeing. I bought one shirt and liked it so well I got another. I wear them golfing, biking, and working in the yard. They give me extra support and my shoulder pain has eased greatly. Sizing is tricky. I'm a size 42 and the large seems to work best. I returned both a medium and extra large. The shirts do pull the shoulders back. They require getting use to them. At first you feel very restricted, but after wearing them for longer and longer periods of time they become more comfortable. I've worn them under golf shirts in some fairly hot weather. They also provide some degree of back support. I have not regretted my purchases.
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I think you will find that the Intelliskin will work beautifully for gently correcting poor posture. The support it provides even when a person has pain and stiffness is excellent, so I think you will be very pleased with the results for you.
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That's very hard to answer. How stooped are you? Everybodys mileage will vary
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Ohhhh yes! It makes all the difference in the world. But be careful. Get someone to run their first and second fingers lightly down your spine as you slightly bend forward. They should be able to feel where the spine is out of line with the other vertebrae (you will know too). DON'T PUT IT ON THE VERTEBRA...but off to the side. Be very gentle and only use it once in the same place. Finish the examination with fingers. I truly believe the more conservative you can be with it the better it works. It is a medical tool and can cause much harm if abused or overdone. It may not work for some people because they may injure tissue and/or knock other vertebrae out by being careless. I also use a brace to support the area. Keeping it in place is much better than using the tool. It has been a lifesaver to me. After suffering for years, I have used it about 6 months. It stays in place much longer than I ever dreamed. A good chiropractor is the key to doing it right, but my back was going out almost at the blink of an eye and I wasn't able to get to one. Good exercise will also make help strengthening the muscles keep it in place. Check Youtube if nothing else. I use it as quickly as I can after it goes out. Since your muscles are trying to keep it from moving, it won't be immediate. If you lie down a time with cold followed by heat in the area it will work as quickly as a pill. I hope this helps.
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Dear Brett: I'm 72. I'm Walter's wife and I'm wearing the Body Rite Posture Pleaser daily. It has helped me a lot. Being 5'9" I've hunched forward most of my life, but this product has helped the hunching and the resulting back-aches. We bought another one for a friend, who also loves it. Highly recommend this product! It's the best - so comfortable you forget you're wearing it.
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Hi Kathryn,That depends my mother is 78 and yes I could show her how to use the chair with no issues. However, if this person has balance/coordination issues, when it goes back it may make them uneasy or have a falling feeling only if you don't realize what you are doing. It is easy to use once they get the hang of pushing the foot bar out so that it goes back. The locking mechanism is easy to use so I would not see any issue even if they had trouble with their hands for some reason. But that is my best advise. Hopefully this helps.
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Hi Yousef - it's helpful for lower back pain. I used to have pain from driving. My physical therapist showed me I was driving way too far away from the steering wheel. Your hands should be at the 4:00 and 8:00 o'clock positions, believe it or not. A few sessions with a physical therapist and a personal trainer to strengthen muscles which will get your posture where it should be would work way better than this TENS unit. That's my advice.
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Not very. I'm having major low-back problems when I wake up. I'm looking for a way to make it feel firmer or else I'll have to find a firmer one. Good luck!
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My 21 year old son does have mild back troubles, but this didn't seem to affect it one way or another. However, most medical professionals will tell you to strengthen your stomach muscles to help your back, so in theory, it would work....BUT....as a person who has had three back surgeries, I would think this type of exercise machine a bit too extreme for someone who has serious back troubles. If your back troubles stem from muscle strain, it may help...but if you have a bulging disk, sciatica or spinal stenosis, I would try something less strenuous.
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I had an ankle fusion done, and at a slow rate it has helped with my balance. My husband uses it at an increased rate of 16, and gets quite a deal of benefit for his sciatica as well as lower back problems. We are both 66 years old, so we only use it 5 minutes at a time, but we use it daily. I hope this helps you. Kathy and Ed
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My baby is 45. I strained my fused back. This helps me maintain correct posture. Cheap control garments roll down. Spanx make me feel a downward pulling in.my back. This has vertical reinforcement. I just went back to Amazon.com to order a spare one. I am sitting down as I type this, and it is not causing me any discomfort and is not rolling. Worth every penny.
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All depends on the certain movements being done. You might feel it when trying to keep posture and form correct. Other than that if you had previous issues with lower back then you might feel more than others. I have reccommended for certain people to maybe use ropes while sitting on a chair. Although it might seem to some as defeating the purpose, you are still getting the benefits without any type of additonal strain. Older people, knee problems, even back issues chair can be used. Adjustments need to be made for how you are postioned and seated to get the most from it. Hope this helps.... If not just very long winded...LOL LOL LOL All depends on the certain movements being done. You might feel it when trying to keep posture and form correct. Other than that if you had previous issues with lower back then you might feel more than others. I have reccommended for certain people to maybe use ropes while sitting on a chair. Although it might seem to some as defeating the purpose, you are still getting the benefits without any type of additonal strain. Older people, knee problems, even back issues chair can be used. Adjustments need to be made for how you are postioned and seated to get the most from it. Hope this... » Read More All depends on the certain movements being done. You might feel it when trying to keep posture and form correct. Other than that if you had previous issues with lower back then you might feel more than others. I have reccommended for certain people to maybe use ropes while sitting on a chair. Although it might seem to some as defeating the purpose, you are still getting the benefits without any type of additonal strain. Older people, knee problems, even back issues chair can be used. Adjustments need to be made for how you are postioned and seated to get the most from it. Hope this helps.... If not just very long winded...LOL LOL LOL « Show Less
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Probably not your best tool - look up "pant assist". I'd also try some multifidus strengthening exercises for your back (check out the book Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis). Research is now finding that people with back pain have really weak multifidus muscles. Good luck!
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the box really does not mention these parts...I have used it on oppsite sides of the neck with good results on the neck...go on either side of the spine (just like the low back) just below the inside of the top of the shoulderblade- if you go higher you will make the arms jump...put it on the back setting...my dad is 80 years old with no illness and reqested I try...I have also done it on my husband...both said it helped alotI am not a doctor- only a therapist- this is not a perscription just a recommendation
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This depends on your sense of balance. I'm 5'10". The seat moves around and there is slight movement up and down so you have to bear that in mind. Your legs and back are active, and this forces your spinal column to be as balanced as possible, ensuring proper posture. There is virtually no way to slouch, or sit unbalanced on this seat. I like this chair, but at times I just want to flop down into something and this doesn't work for that, so I will occasionally swap it out for my old office chair.
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I own a "ball chair" that does this. I bought one with a back which I don't like b/c I lean back too often defeating my good posture.
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I don't think the shoulder brace would help with your posture. I would try a brace for lower back for that issue. This brace really relieves shoulder joint and rotator cuff pain for me.
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This a hard one to answer. I'm 73 years old, and it has been a great addition to my daily gym visit. That being said, not everyone can deal with hanging upside down. I would try before I buy, and check with your doctor. I believe it has helped my back, hip, and knees. I only do 3 min at a time.
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Hi Michael Honestly, I didn't find this worked for me. It was not the first posture guide I have ever used, and hoped it would help, as it is different from others I had tried. I still found myself hunched over. It didn't take very long for me to get used to the feeling of the tugging and was not a problem for me. I got used to ite