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REVIEW ON A POSTURE CORRECTING SHIRT FOR BACK AND SPINAL PAIN…

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I have been trying out the Posture correcting Shirt from ActivePosture.co.uk which has NeruoBand technology to help with back and spinal pain.

For years I have been putting on a lumber support which is a bit like a corset for when I go on long distance travel journeys but I’m never sure if it makes any difference but I feel safer in the corset in case of an accident. With the female Posture Shirt I felt a difference immediately I put it on. My spine felt secure wrapped in this tight band. After a short while I felt a warmth coming through which was pleasant and reassuring.

The way this top corrected my posture was of great importance to me as I work on the laptop for most of my day and I know that improved posture would help with some of my back pain and this was definitely the case while wearing it. It was developed to activate muscle memory and create postural awareness which is important for anyone with any type of spinal problem.

After three days of increasing the hours of wearing it I could soon feel the difference in my lumber spine and will write another review when I have worn it for a bit longer as I feel it is something that should become part of your wardrobe. Although this top is not cheap (£99.95) I do feel it’s worth this price and they do have a 30 day money back guarantee if it didn’t suit you.

In addition to offering evidence based extensive medical research ActivePosture also shares a rather impressive list of nearly two dozen orthopedics, medical directors, physical therapist and various other medical professionals who currently serve on their advisory board, so this product is not just a one off bit of design and technology.

The Posture Shirt 2.0 is engineered with a patented NeuroBand Technology that uses a proprietary blend of variable important biofeedback for muscle retraining.

Their leaflet says that you will experience:

A Gentle Pull

Thermogensis Muscle Heat (This is your muscles activating)

Pain Relief

Muscle Fatigue (Due to increased muscle activity)

Correct Body Alignment

Improved Performance

Faster Recovery Rate

Increased Mobility.

ActivePosture suggest you wear the shirt to your own comfort level so I started with three hours a day then over a couple of days increased it to 6 hours. They also suggested that I had the zipper style rather than the pullover style as I am having problems with my arms and the pull over style would be harder to put on.

If you experience slight soreness in your upper or lower back muscles, stop wearing the product for the rest of the day and wear it again the following day. This gradual progress enables a smooth, easy transition, and helps maintain an aligned posture.

So far I am very impressed with this Posture Shirt and will continue wearing it intermittently and will write another review in a few weeks time.

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POSTURE AT WORK TO HELP AVOID BACK PAIN…

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With some many of us sitting at our desks for many hours in one day, it’s essential to take regular breaks. But also with a few simple measures you can prevent back ailments.

When you are seat your should be able to place your feet flat on the floor. If this is not possible then you should invest in a small foot stool.

You should have your lower back supported (with a lumber support or towel).

Try to maintain about a 90-degree (or slightly greater) angle between your thighs and your back.

Try to keep your forearms, wrists and hands in a straight line.

Always have your computer screen slightly below eye level.

Never cross your legs as it tilts the pelvis too far forward and can increase the spinal curve at the small of the back.

Try to arrange your work area so that all the items you use regularly are within easy reach.

Don’t hold your telephone handset between your ear and your shoulder, use a headset or speaker phone as this can not only cause lumber problems but cervical problems as well.

Make sure you take regular breaks to walk around the office throughout your day.

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YOUR SPINE AND AGE…

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By the time we reach adulthood, our daily activities have involved us bending our spine in mainly one direction – ‘forward’.

If you think about it at home and at work, almost everything we do involves bending forward. Although we have the ability to move our spines left, right and backwards, we hardly ever do this. However, bending in all directions is actually very crucial to the health of your back.

Your spine has two concave arches, the cervical arch of your neck and the lumber arch of your lower back. Without these curves, your ligaments and discs become over-stressed, your muscles become overworked, and your back gets tired more easily, which then means you are more vulnerable to strain and injury.

It is important to maintain the natural curves of your spine in order to keep it flexible, and be able to bend backward with comfort and ease.

Posture and exercise are a way of keeping your back flexible into older age. This website has some examples of good posture for your back http://bhls.wordpress.com/2011/04/02/posture-for-a-healthy-back-what-is-good-posture/