Posture corrector

[Alice70]

As I have developed a stooped bent back owing to spinal fratures, rheaumatiod arthritis, recent hip replacement can anyone recommend a back brace or a posture corrector ,there are so many on line hard to choose especially if you don't know what your looking for ,can anyone help I also have spinal stenosis,I can't do excerise because unbelievabley I have torn my rotary cuffs ,I can't lift arms up

[Fruitandnutcase]

If I were you I would speak to your GP and ask them to refer you to a physiotherapist or someone who can advise you about that sort of thing and get you something to suit your own needs rather than try to find something from a catalogue. All of our bodies are different in their own funny little ways so I’m not sure it is something that anyone else could advise you on.

[Alice70 in reply to Fruitandnutcase]

Umm I see what you mean

[Fruitandnutcase in reply to Alice70]

It will probably save you money in the long run and I imagine it will be the best fit for your body. Hope you can get one soon.

[Lilbil]

Hi Alice70, I have a bent back due to 8 spinal fractures as was finding it hard to stand up. My consultant recommended a Spinomed active brace which he prescribed for me, it is made to measure and I had to be measured by the appliance department at my local hospital. It doesn’t straighten you back it just supports your spine and abdomen and makes it less painful. I find I can now do a lot more and am able to walk further. I will send you a picture you can look them up on the internet, as mine was prescribed it didn’t cost me anything. Hope this information is useful and you can get some help

Spinomed active back brace

[Alice70 in reply to Lilbil]

Thank you libel never though of one of those ,I remember wearring one in the late sixties to keep my fat in ,looking back I wasn't fat ha ,I will look them up ,good idea

[uncountable3]

Can you fully straighten out, even if only for a few seconds? I cannot and for this reason the posture correctors I tried were useless. They only served as a reminder to straighten out. But that only makes sense if you have the strength and flexibility to do that on your own and just need a prod to keep that good posture going. The devices cannot actually correct your posture, despite the name.

[Alice70 in reply to uncountable3]

I can straighten out if I try ,but with difficulties, this stop I have seems to be pulling on everywhere ,seeing phisio this afternoon see what he sergests

[Pinky-6]

I have Kyphosis from decompression fractures. I do exercises stretches everyday to keep my spine as flexible as possible. From my understanding whilst I can improve my posture I won’t ever have a straight spine again. I have asked about braces and other devices I’ve seen. My Physiotherapist told me not to waste my money. But we’re all different and mine is from Osteoporosis.

[Alice70 in reply to Pinky-6]

Mine is from osteoporosis to ,seeing phisio later today thank you for reply

[peggykd]

Please come back and tell us what phisio says