Hi, I have a Felt f50. To aggressive for me! I'm trying yo get a more upright posture. Will this help? How much? Thanks.
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This will most certainly help. I purchased it for the same purpose and am very pleased by a more appropriate riding position for me.
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On my bike it made a difference. The stem was long with no upward angle. This stem is shorter with an upward angle. It seems like over all my forward lean was reduced by 5 or 6 degrees which in my case relieved the pain between my shoulders and neck. I've been very happy with this mod to my bike. If it will work the as well for you I don't know.
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How much difference this will make depends entirely on what your current stem is. If you look at your bike's specs that should tell you. For me, this made a huge difference! It brought my handlebars much closer, which resulted in less bending of my back, and it lifted my handlebars upward, which resulted even more in less bending of my back. It is lightweight and strong and affordable, and I think it's the best option out there to achieve a more upright riding position.
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Yes this will help a lot and you can also adjust your hoods closer to you on your handle bars.
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I replaced a 6 degree 120 mm stem with it. The old stem was long low and aggressive. The Origin8 stem is much kinder to the neck and upper back. I plan to get another one for my other mountain bike.
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You will feel the use of it all over. There are no resistance settings on the cheapest models. I think you get some cardio work done by using this. It all depends on how you use it and leaning way back and way forward, you will feel it. For the price it is a good deal.
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I would suggest giving it a try. Your feet are supposed to hang off the edge, but if you push it under your behind, you'll have more extension. I think it's ok if your feet lay on top of the cushion; often find myself in that position when I wake.
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Hmm. In my case I needed the width as well as the elevation so it was not an issue. Just left one of the best High Power training classes in the US and they are not concerned with head tilt. Additionally, the pads can be cut. So the cheek side could be left off and just do the non-cheek side and top for pad stability. It would take some experimentation, but doable in my humble opinion. Wishing you all X's.
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Should help quite a bit because it elevates you to a slightly higher position so when you perform sit to stand, you are not starting as low. Best thing would be a higher chair with armrests you can push up on with your hands/arms.
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It is very hard to straighten....maybe a thinner gauge would work, but not this one.....unless you really have muscle power.
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Yes, it is more comfortable when inclined or in ZeroG position.We found we needed to stick some extra padding around the small of the back as well.
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Hi Mark my back hurt when I first used the knee walker. I found when I almost stood/ did not curve my back pain went away. It takes time using new musclesKeep trying it will get better.
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I also have scoliosis which twists my my neck to the side. The neck traction straightens my neck I am not so sure about it helping forward head posture, it might help. All I know it lengthens my neck and it feels great. You may want to check with a chiropractor, he recommended it for my curve in my neck. Good luck to 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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Depending on the sofa...I think upright posture would prove more beneficial than sinking into a low sofa. Certainly, if you are using it for your arms, I think a sofa would prove difficult. I use it to exercise my shoulder and having the machine at table or desk height is imperative. For legs you might get away with a sofa -- it just all depends on the sofa and your back. Wouldn't the position from a sofa put extra strain on your back? I'm just conjecturing and thinking out loud on the keyboard. Other thoughts? Experience?
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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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My baby is 45. I strained my fused back. This helps me maintain correct posture. Cheap control garments roll down. Spanx make me feel a downward pulling in.my back. This has vertical reinforcement. I just went back to Amazon.com to order a spare one. I am sitting down as I type this, and it is not causing me any discomfort and is not rolling. Worth every penny.
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I don't know if this will help, but I have bad knees and OA in my lower back. I find the motion easy and can use my arms to push which makes the foot pushing easier. There are several levels of intensity so it can be like using a lower gear to push and is closer to an elliptical movement than a bike pedal.
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My husband and I are both a bit shorter and 100# lighter, but honestly, it is so firm, I would give it a try. Its pretty darned firm. The wedge is really solid foam and then the top of the foam wedge is a 1" layer of softer foam, which makes it more comfortable and can fit our bodies better. I like it so much and I would guess it will be just fine for you. At any rate, there's a good chance it will make you happy and if it doesn't, return it. Amazon is great for that. Its worth the gamble and I suspect you will be on the winning side. Good luck!
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Christie: I bought 2 with the stays, you can't even feel them and there really sib;t much lateral support since they're so thin. Mine, with the stays, do not limit my [Martial Arts] aggressive movement at all and I hardly notice I have them on 1-3 hrs every day.Denny - Chicago
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Other than experiencing some tightness from the exercises, I too haven't seen much improvement. Maybe we should contact the company. They oughtto post a youtube post. I followed the directions on the pamphlet...Not sure if this helps you.