Does this focus only on the shoulders or does it help you keep your middle and lower back straight?
1308639
Mostly the shoulders. I actually didn't like it because it rubbed under my arms and bothered me more than helped me. :/
1308640
I would say it mainly focuses on keeping your shoulders back. However, because it doesn't allow you to slouch easily, it helps with good back posture altogether.
565710
I am not familar with bodybackbuddy. However, my theracane is what I call a "God-send". To be able to apply pressure to the back muscles is basically "instant" relief of back and shoulder pain for me. I tend to slouch, at age 73, and this helps me realign. I will never travel anywhere with out it.
1458778
It has enough weight on the "arm" thingies that rest over your shoulders that it tends to stay in place. I have more of a problem with it shifting when I go from upright to laying down, but that's to be expected. Overall, I am very pleased with this product. I have Fibromyalgia, and my neck and shoulders really bother me. Using this helps prevent my tight neck and shoulders from turning into a headache.
1320085
It helps my wife. She was having trouble with her hips and shoulders. Since she started on this the trouble has left.
34146
I am 5'4" and I am using this machine to work my shoulders, core and lower back. I find that by adjusting my legs i.e. push with legs and knees (shoulders, back), straight legged (core, shoulders, back), and alternate weight on each leg (core, back) that I am getting the desired results I wanted. By focusing on which muscles I want to work on, I find my body works on them accordingly. Hope this helps you. I really love this machine. I crave my sessions on it as opposed to dreading that 'work-out'. Very relaxing and you can work as hard or soft as you like.
2106895
No, if you put your shoulders on the pillow, your neck won't be in the right place. The back of the head goes pretty much in the middle, and the neck is cradled, and the shoulders don't touch the pillow.
1848612
yeah I have used it on my neck and my upper shoulders. It has a setting displayed for neck and shoulder use.
1668840
Actually it does, but I've gotten over it. It almost forces you to do them properly. It's less of an issue if you are facing the pad, but that angle does interfere if you swing your body even a little, and I'm thin so consider that also.
231455
I use it for the back of my head only. I would guess by moving the mirror enough you could see a little of your shoulders, but would not purchase the mirror if you wanted it primarily to see your back.
55486
It seems to help what ever places it touches. I have a bad back, but it does not act like most bad backs. I bought it for my shoulder, but my back doesn't bother me when I have it on. Can't say what it will do for someone else.
1913145
Yes it does. When fully reclined your low back has all pressure off of it. Sorry I am not explaining it any better. Hope this helps
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.
346630
I use it in the small part of my back in my easy chair mostly. When I first ordered it I thought it was for exercising but it is not for exercising of the low back area. I have scoliosis.
32132
I think it does. I was having an issue with my shoulder, bought this shirt and I had less to no pain while I wore it vs. not wearing it. I don't know if it was just a coincidence but I think it may have worked.
766077
No. It tells you how to adjust the pressure from 1 lb to 7 lbs, but does not tell you how to apply it. I'm a massage therapist and use it to release trigger points in muscles. In that case, it's just point and shoot. Training is needed for using it as the Chiropractors do but I recommend everyone that can to get one. Even my children use it to treat their shoulders after their heavy back packs.
1495419
At first I did but when I focused on my posture and working my core, butt and thighs I was able to naturally balance myself. It just takes practice...just a bit.
1337166
Often times the shoulder and upper back are related to the neck...at least mine are. So if the neck is in alignment then the rest should be helped.