Can this be worn during activities? I'm looking for something to surf with to prevent pain and further injury to my shoulder strain..
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Yes, this product is often used for extra support ranging from everyday activities to sports such as tennis and basketball.
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Sure, but I wouldn't wear it w/o a shirt on; it would irritate your under arm. I don't know how well the Velcro would stand up to the pounding of waves.
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I wore it for the 3 hours and was able to do a few things that I haven't been able to do, and it helped. It didn't fully get rid of the pain, but it definitely helped it a little. I'm not sure if it would prevent further injury, my shoulder is so bad that i can't lift my arm
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I would not recommend it. It just does not do enough for stabilization/compression. You would probably end up hurting your shoulder further.
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I used mine for golfing during the initial period after rehab. I personally found it to be comfortable and did not think that there was a restriction. I do not see it as a hindrance to yourself either. Just my opinion though. Dennis
224535
I have not tried to use it during a workout. Based on the pressure that it exerts on my head, it probably is ok for rowing or a stationary bike, but anything requiring much head movement might be trouble.
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I feel like it worked for me pulling my shoulders back and strengthening my postures muscles. The first day or so my muscles were sore, after that I got used to wearing it the whole day. Give a try, if it doesn't work for you then just return it. Just one note, is if you like sitting where you are leaning against the backrest, wearing this will not work and it would be worse than not wearing it at all because the sandbag in the back will pin all the pressure in one area in your back. It's meant for you to wear sitting straight up, without lying against any backrest.
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I don't think I'd recommend that. Wearing it for 6+ hours would probably leave you rather sore, especially if you're not used to it. I usually wear mine for only 2-3 hours a day.
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You can wear it under shirts as long as they are not snug. Works fine under baggy sweatshirts, etc. When wearing compression-wear, you can wear it right over it. As far as when training with it during arm workout, it works fine, I just don't use it much in the gym. I use it primarily playing tennis and working around the house when my arm tendons bothers me.
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I feel like it would be flexible enough to surf in...I didn't feel particularly restricted while swimming or snorkeling. I also wore the suit all day on the boat and didn't have any problems. It was a great buy!
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I wouldn't suggest it only because you will have to apply pressure and that would require you to be in some fairly uncomfortable positions. It works great but it can be painful. I wouldn't want you to further your injury.
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I have not had that particular problem, even though I have a roll of skin. You can make the strap tighter or looser, so if the roll becomes a problem, I would just loosen the strap up. You can always add some velcro, if you need more room. I tend to wear the shouldersback, when I am at home in front of the computer or feel the need for support. Although it can be wore under clothing, I often put it on over a t-shirt at home. The primary thing at this point is to give my back some support, so I don't care what I look like. You can wear it under your shirt when out of the house, if need be.
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I have used it while lifting weights and a friend of mine uses it during his boxing work outs. I hope this helps you out.
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It can be worn while sitting. How one positions oneself depends entirely on the user - it's whatever is most comfortable for you. Thank you for shopping with DGS Novelties!
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Yes, but I have not tried for your specific sports requests. I expect it would work, but you will sweat in that area, as the material is not breath-able.You might want consider compression shorts instead. Ie, if you are doing these very active sports, you must not be hurting too bad already.
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Hello Tami B. I would not recommend this particular product. It does not cover a wide range of support or comfort for an athlete with an injured shoulder. The reason is because the material will dig into your shoulder/armpit area. Not comfy. There are posture correction products available that provide wider coverageand comfort which I believe would be most beneficial to you. The price range may be from $14.95 to over $100.00. You may want to look into the magnetic back and shoulder support or something similar to it. Hope you find this info helpful.
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This sleeve gave me (and many, many others) a bad rash where the upper retention band touched my skin. Still there after nearly a month. If you're not worried about the rash possibility then there's no reason it wouldn't stay on in the water--certainly you can wash it.
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Well, I'm not an advanced swimmer, so I'm not entirely sure, but the shirt is lightweight and the material is good - like a compression shirt, but not thick. I think you could swim laps in it, as surfers wear these when wading out into the ocean. It makes for a good athletic shirt, as well, as I even wore this in the class before my swim class to run a mile for a test. I didn't overheat, and it felt cool and my arms could move freely as I ran.
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I've used the strap while wearing a backpack many times. It takes some adjusting, but since the strap is padded it's not really uncomfortable. And it's still better than having a strap around your neck!