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.
864876
That's very hard to answer. How stooped are you? Everybodys mileage will vary
1479302
I think you would be better off getting advise from a medical professional. But, that said I don't think this really stabilizes, it's more for posture correction. It pulls the shoulder back and down and restricts forward movement. I found out I have arthritis and it was not comfortable for me to wear while doing things around the the house. Seems like it would make it more difficult to use a bow.
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I don't have back issues, so it would be difficult for me to tell you whether it would help you or not. I will say this: When the handle bar is placed in the high resistance position (closest to the seat), I have felt some very minor muscle ache if I remain in that mode for more than a half hour. I have used the Original Health Rider for over twenty years and I love it. Stay with the Original if you are planning a purchase. I bought one of the new models several years ago and it was Chinese junk.
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I am 65, with spinal stenosis and degenerating hip & knee joints and I use it. I found that the body weight of the user stabilizes the unit, making the handles that need to be held during use, secure. The unit I had before was just the bottom portion (no handles) and you had to hold on to the back of a chair for stability....which ended up to be not too stable at all.
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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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Ask your doctor first. This thing does align the vertebrae naturally. But it can be painful. I would say wait till you are more fully healed. If you do use it be sure to use pillows on top, and bottom, to reduce stress.
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Kevin, so far I have had no problems, just good results. I have scoliosis pretty bad, and between physical therapy and using this lumbar support, I feel that it has helped me a great deal. After so many years of poor posture, this reminds me to sit straight. I hope this does well for you.
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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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You would need help. I don't recommend this product I want to return it it does not help with my posture
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This piece of equipment is sturdy, easy to use and gives a nice adjustable arch while laying on your back. It works great for me but each person is different. Use any such device caution and check with your doctor first.
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You really do need some one there---How frail is Mom?. I'm not joking. My husband and I went through numerous Maxi rub's. Not because they are bad---but it's the greatest and best gift I ever gave my construction worker husband. We used to do each others backs every night for 1/2 an hour each and it really did the greatest number on our backs. He's passed now and I really realize what a great deal of help that massager was doing for both of us. I miss him---and our 1/2 therapy with that maxi. It would be awkward if it was for your Mom to do on her own. If she had a lower back problem she might be able to "prop" it in a chair and lean against it. If she's elderly it might be a problem. I'm 64 and I bought myself a "Shiatsue" massager (sp). If your Mom has siatica (sp) that might be a problem too. Some women who have Calcium deficiancy in their bones might find this uncomfortable. There are cheap models under a 100.00 out there but they aren't much good---the one that's about 125.00 or so is great---My boss borrowed it and 4 friends---I had to threaten one of those to give it back. They are like a matte that you sit on with a back. The good ones have metal or hard plastic balls in the back part that go up and down---mine can go side to side along the spine---you can also use the remote to hit the button to make it stay in one spot. I love mine---If any of this is too much sometimes a plain old heating pad works Let me know if you need more help-I've had back problems my whole life with a handicap child
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Whatever gives you the best balance works fine. Be resourceful. You can do all sorts f of exercises using this arch. Any time you want your butt higher than your head. I put the arch under my butt on a bed and raise my legs straight up - a lot easier than without. You can stay in that position indefinitely because you are balanced. If you strain to do sit ups, but the back arch behind you on the floor. It keeps you from putting too much pressure on the lumbar spine. Use it under one side of your waist when you do leg lifts for max effect. Lie over it on your tummy and do leg lifts to strengthen the butt and lower back. Use it to work on your core with your butt on the arch. To find the right stretch for your back you have to shift the arch up and down until you find the sweet spot. RELAX there for several minutes. It may feel uncomfortable or even hurt a little at first. RElax, hands at sides. Then you may feel your back adjust and at the same time the ache subside. If it is too painful use a pillow under your head at first. You will need to do this several times a day if you have back muscle cramps. The stretching pulls out the cramped muscles but they will cramp up again. Keep at it and the cramped muscles gradually subside. I had back pain and stiffness for years despite PT. This (and other style arches of no more than 3 inches) reversed chronic pain. Now I dance and exercise to keep my back pain free.
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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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When I spoke with my chiropractor about how it works on your neck. He said it brings back the natural curvature of your neck. I have two compression fractures in my lower neck from a wreck years ago and it has helped me tremendously. Not sure about your neck feeling out of alignment, unless a doctor told you so. My neck was very stiff and painful, also had no flexibility much. You just have to very careful and start slowly at first. Hope this helps.
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I would beg to differ with the response that "your muscles don't have to work to keep you balanced and it's just like a regular chair". I am an occupational therapist and I can assure you that you are still working your core muscles when you use the base though not quite as much as without it. If you are looking for a ball chair without a base, try Abilitations Stay-n-Place ball chair-there is no base as it's weighted with pellets on the inside. It's also much less expensive.
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Yes. I purchased it for my mother, who's 87 and this was one of her main concerns, as she was having lots of balance issues. She was 'very' pleased with the quality of the product.
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That info. should be on there site.. but for me it basically reminds me to stand & sit straight... I don't have to use it for very long 10-15 min whenever I start to feel hunched or if I know I haven't been standing straight & my shoulders are aching. I don't use it everyday... Im 47, have had 6 babys, im thin, but my shoulders carry my stress... so when Im feeling the need I just slip it on & it retrains my body & mind. I would think if you are very hunched you would want to do it daily, & retrain your body & mind to stand straight onm its own when you are not wearing it... hope this helps :) That info. should be on there site.. but for me it basically reminds me to stand & sit straight... I don't have to use it for very long 10-15 min whenever I start to feel hunched or if I know I haven't been standing straight & my shoulders are aching. I don't use it everyday... Im 47, have had 6 babys, im thin, but my shoulders carry my stress... so when Im feeling the need I just slip it on & it retrains my body & mind. I would think if you are very hunched you would want to do it daily, & retrain your body & mind to stand straight onm its own when you are not wearing it... hope this helps :)