Is this helpful for anterior pelvic tilt? Would love to be able to lay on my back without pain or walk without pinching lower back muscles.
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I had an anterior tilt myself. It aided in relieving the pressure because it helped to put my sacrum in balance. With additional help from the video from the company I found much relief.
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I have pelvic rotation and my occupational therapist had me use it during therapy one day to re-align my pelvis. I could not believe how well it work so I ordered my own to use at home. I use it every day and it really helps! Be sure to read and follow instructions on placement because that part is tricky but I think it may really help low back pain from mis-aligned pelvis as that is what is was created for.
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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 would have to say it's more for lumbar/back relief. But, maybe it's worth a try. If the back is straight and supported, then the rest of things usually fall into place too. I have a Tempur Pedic cushion to sit on for my office chair and it helps me in that department.
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I had very painful buttitis. I could barely go from a sitting to standing position due to the pain in my lower butt and top of legs. Goggled the problem. Advice was a buckwheat pillow. I sat on the pillow at my computer station. Had relief from the pain in a few hours. I also got the Japanese one for sleep. I put the pillow on my back as I am a side sleeper. I swear sleep has been so much more restful. It works.
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My experience is a reduction in back pain which I have suffered with for years. However, I have had an increase in hip pain. The bed is soft enough that I sink in some and it cradles me. I believe the increase in pain is related to the fact that I no longer toss and turn. I think my body had become so used to moving that I stiffen up a little not moving. The bed is definitely softer than I would like, but I do sleep through the night which is new for me. I would call the bed comfortable, supportive is not the first word that comes to mind. In our household we spend quite a bit of time sitting in the bed and it is much more comfortable to sleep in than to sit on. For us, it has been an improvement over a traditional mattress.
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Yes...It is great ..my chiropractor recommended that I get something to support my legs while at my desk. It has been great for my back.
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Yes it will help. Another thing that will help is a memory foam topper for your bed if you do not already have one. Any movement, no matter how gentle, will help too. Stand in place and do your version of the hula, forexample. Warm baths (15 minutes each) with a cup of epsom salts and 1/2 of baking soda mixed in will also help. Anything that stimulates the blood flow to you lower back is a big help. I have a machine, called "Back To Life" that I use and it's amazing how good my back feels after using it. Hope I've helped. Robin
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Ah-ha! Maybe that's why I don't really get relief!! LOL. The muscles in my upper back are a mess . . . car accident many yrs ago. I'm always looking for a new gadget that actually helps. And this one does. I love this contraption! I just use it while I'm watching tv and it feels great.I was really impressed, also, when I went in to my chiropractor and saw that he sells it! And uses it! :-)
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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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Yes if you put it between you legs and under your belly you don't move much. Also if you put it under the curve of your back and under your hips it helps. Even if you roll on your back onto the pillow you can still have support in a way that your hips are still tilted so your not cutting off blood supply to baby or you but still feels like your on your back.
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I have just bought this device about 2 weeks ago. I use it when I know I will slouch. It reminds me to stand straight. I have bad posture for 30 years and I do not think I will be cured overnight. The good news is that my support is very comfortable and easy to use.
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Compared to what i owed previously, this has the right firmness for me. My back no longer aches. If yoy need something more firm, this may not be for you. I will say that it doesn't spring back like it did when i first purchased it, but still no more back pain. You may have to look at another product. This may not work for you.
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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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What did you buy if for, Sciatic? I would recommend laying on it for a few minutes 3-5x/day, then back off as it starts helping. If it's for your sciatic, lay on it normally with the wide part just touching your bum, then after a minute wiggle up so that your hips are just on the arch. Rest another minute. Go back down to normal stretch another minute. Really work at relaxing and allowing the weight of your body to settle and do the stretching for you. Let me know how it works but 15 mins at one time is too long.
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I have not experienced any lower back pain,just like any exercise good form works wonders, my back get muscular soreness but no injury pain. Also my rope came with a DVD instruction which has helped with orientation of proper usage ,hope this helps ?.
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I would highly recommend taking it to a chiropractor or physical therapist to have them show you. But if you can't, then try to get it just above your pubic bone, and make sure it is level all the way around. When you sit, it should not affect the bend in your hips.
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I have used it for sleeping in all positions. I was concerned about my hips bottoming out but it works pretty well. I used it in my padded truck bed in conjunction with a pick up truck tent. Hope this helps.