How long down on your back should you wear this? Is wearing it lower on your back better for posture and pain?
1487088
I tried it shorter at first, but found it helped my posture farther down. I started with the lighter weight but after awhile I added the extra weight and found it worked best, I couldn't tolerate the full weight at first. it really helps when I do a lot of sewing
2100139
You will take spine-worx and place it on the ground. Sit in front of the end with the higher hump and have the spine-worx at your lower back. Slowly lower your back onto the device, making sure your back is centered and your spine is in between the two sides. Your back may crack when you do this. Lay back and relax your body. You may want to put a pillow under your head. Start by laying for a few minutes and gradually move up in time depending on how it feels. When you are done roll to the side and lay with your chest on the ground for a minute or two then move to one knee for another minute and finally get up.
1377109
I wear it over a light shirt, but under a jacket or sweater because I had read reviews that said it can irritate the skin if worn under a shirt. It is elastic, but it's not so firm that it would cut into the skin unless perhaps you wore it all day. The manufacturer recommends wearing it for short periods of time, and I think that is good advice. It's not meant for wearing during very active times either, in my opinion. I also don't think it would look very good under just a shirt unless you have no back fat at all!
2100138
It says not to use it on the bed but I sometimes do and it still does the job. I sit down and adjust the tail piece in the middle of my lower back and lay down slowly on it then adjust myself until it feels centered. At first it hurts a little but as you relax it aligns your back I've actually fallen asleep on it it gives me such a relief. Then when you're done, roll off of it to your side and lie on your side or your stomach for a period before trying to get up. You need a good 1/2 hr available that' why I use it before going to bed.
569744
You need to adjust the position of where the weight hangs. It should be hanging down from your back to around your lower back area. If set up properly, you will unconsciously keep you back straight to have the weight hang rather than press up against your back if you were to slouch. At least that's the way how its worked for me.P.S. You shouldn't sit against a back rest if you are wearing the Body Rite, because the weight will press against the back rest and cause more pain than good. Only use when sitting on a backless stool, standing or walking.
625482
I use the back magic twice a day. I use the first level (there are 3 levels). I use it not only to stretch my lower back but also to stretch my thoracic (middle to upper back) due to stress or long sitting at work. Use a pillow for your head when you are using it in level's higher than 1 one or when you're doing the thoracic stretch. Roll off the product when you're done.
1848613
Yes, I use mine on the back of my neck on a low setting and on my shoulders. I love this machine because I can target four areas. I can do my neck and shoulders on both left and right side or my upper back and lower back once again on my left and right side. You get four pads and it targets the areas well. I love it.
2029520
It doesn't cause backache. A change in position from standing to sitting and anywhere in between is good ergonomics and promotes circulation and reduces sedentary positioning.
596104
Yeah it dose great for lower back pain, I have osteoterosis really bad and helpswith that pain also.
552890
This is a very good product especially for back and neck pain, as well as stress. You can heat it for a minute, check it. If it is not warm enough, heat for 15 second intervals. But do not heat for more than 2 minutes. Hope this helps
175949
I would wear this shirt only while working out or performing physical exertion for a sustain period of time. The longest I have worn this style shirt was four hours. The compression pressure is more beneficial with the heart beating faster and/or all muscle groups engaged in activity. It has not not ridden up my waist but I have a flat muscular stomach. The size I wear is a small. My waist is 30 inches and chest 36.5 inches. I hope this helps.
2168243
mines was to small so i gave it to my sibling, i was going to wear it just during workouts to help remind me to keep my core tight. i think two hours should be good
157641
If the pain is muscular, it might help. It's eased some of the stress in my back when I sit for long periods. Depends on the type and reason for pain, and posture when sitting. I also use it as a back support (behind my lower back) when I'm sitting on the couch watching TV or reading. It's great for that in my case.
425032
I wear mine on skin and it stays right wear I place it. I haven't worn it over clothing yet, so I can't speak to whether it stays in place that way or not. I have LOVED this belt, and if I had known of it 1 1/2 years sooner, I would be $1000s richer w/o having spent it in P.T., Chiro, pain management injections, etc., all of which didn't do anything to help my problem. Best wishes to you and I sincerely hope you get as much if not more relief from the belt as I did!!!!
1724570
I can wear it for about 4 hours straight on my knee. I then pull it down to my ankle where it sits loose. This allows me to give my knee a break, but I can just pull it back up on my knee as it starts hurting again. I wear the knee sleeve every day to work. I don't golf, but you can relate this time frame to golf.
2013477
I currently use it BECAUSE I'm having major neck issues. It helps with your posture in that it pulls the shoulders back. It makes your head feel heavy when you take it off at night. I hope this helps. If you're already having neck issues, hopefully it is helping to keep them from getting much worse.
88975
Nope, I've slept with it on many times. However, it depends on your normal sleeping position. Readjust it at night and loosen it up a bit and it actually helps you keep a good back posture as you sleep.