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.
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That's very hard to answer. How stooped are you? Everybodys mileage will vary
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Yes. I've never had a back injury, disease, or condition. However, I inherited my dad's bad back. I have a few vertebrae that like to slip out of place, and leave me in severe pain. Chiropractic was a life-saver for decades, with the only alternative being pain medication and waiting for my spine to find a stabile alignment. For me, the Spine-Worx has replaced most of my chiropractic visits, and has the advantage of being usable at any hour on any day. Instead of the chiropractor using quick motions to move my back into alignment, the Spine-Worx uses time and body weight. When I lay on it, either a vertebrae will be sticking down further than the rest, or one will be raised to where it doesn't touch the Spine-Worx board. In either case, I lay there for a few minutes, distract myself with something until my muscles release, and let my body weight push all of my vertebrae down against the Spine-Worx board. The end result is similar to a chiropractic visit for me, except that I don't get my neck cracked, and I'm not paying the price of the Spine-Worx for each treatment. Also, my back seems to stay in proper alignment longer after using the Spine-Worx than it does after a single chiropractic adjustment. I've owned my Spine-Worx board for about 3 years now, and REALLY wish I had purchased one earlier. For what it does, I would have gladly paid 10 times the current $33.99 price to get a prototype or early production model.
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I really do believe that this helps with correcting forward head posture. I had xrays done about 3 months apart from the time I started using this product and chiropractic care along with some physical therapy to strengthen muscles back in the neck area. My neck went from a forward curve to visibly straight on the xrays and I am willing to bet it will keep on going with more use. If you use this and work on maintaining correct posture while sitting, I think that it definitely helps. But make sure to try to work on it everyday
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it's really hard to say....my best recommendation would be to try to use one in a store or something. this is one of those things that you gotta try it to see if it works for you. i can't really say it's helping me too much, but my issue might be different than yours...also, you can set it not to go fully upside down, so you can do a low angle inversion if that works better for you...bottom line, make sure this is the product for you before you spend $300 - $400 on it...hope this helped !!
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I've use my inversion machine at least 3-5 times per week and I've own it for approx. 1 year, I've never felt endangered. Getting the right settings for your size is important, now I must say you need to read the instruction and be sure your within the weight limit of the device. My wife has back problems and she hangs at about a 40 deg angle and it really helps her with her back issues.
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I am 5'8" and 220 lbs. i am at my desk a lot. (6-10 hours a day) This chair helps me correct my posture and relieves the problems I have in my upper back that limit how long I can sit. It is not as comfortable as my regular desk chair [Rated by Office Depot for 8 hours]. That rating is accurate as long as I am not working. When I am working, the combination of stress and posture issue get painful after two hours. On the kneeling chair, I have no back pain but my seat gets tired after 4 hours. I switch between the two to get through my day. It is very good, but it could really use more padding in the seat. I am 5'8" and 220 lbs. i am at my desk a lot. (6-10 hours a day) This chair helps me correct my posture and relieves the problems I have in my upper back that limit how long I can sit. It is not as comfortable as my regular desk chair [Rated by Office Depot for 8 hours]. That rating is accurate as long as I am not working. When I am working, the combination of stress and posture issue get painful after two hours. On the kneeling chair, I have no back pain but my seat gets tired after 4 hours. I switch between the two to get through my day. It is very good, but it could really use more... » Read More I am 5'8" and 220 lbs. i am at my desk a lot. (6-10 hours a day) This chair helps me correct my posture and relieves the problems I have in my upper back that limit how long I can sit. It is not as comfortable as my regular desk chair [Rated by Office Depot for 8 hours]. That rating is accurate as long as I am not working. When I am working, the combination of stress and posture issue get painful after two hours. On the kneeling chair, I have no back pain but my seat gets tired after 4 hours. I switch between the two to get through my day. It is very good, but it could really use more padding in the seat. « Show Less
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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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I have multiple spine issues, but have not experienced the soreness mentioned. I enjoy the "nudge" to keep my posture in better alignment while sitting. I have never used it while sleeping.
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I am not familar with bodybackbuddy. However, my theracane is what I call a "God-send". To be able to apply pressure to the back muscles is basically "instant" relief of back and shoulder pain for me. I tend to slouch, at age 73, and this helps me realign. I will never travel anywhere with out it.
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It doesn't correct posture permanently, it only helps. So I use it when my back is hurting to help. I will say it's the best one on the market. It just helps you from not hunching over.
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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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I think it is very hard to judge this, for another person. I can tell you this though: I have severe spine problems and have found it impossible to be comfortable,for at least 13 year, since my accident. I have always slept on a firm mattress, because it was recommended by my orthopedist, but didn't feel comfortable. I decided to try the foam topper and can tell you that it has made a big difference in my level of pain. I sleep much better with it, though it doesn't change the level of firmness from the mattress. It just seems to form to my body,which relieves me. You will have to make the judgement about your changing weight and whether it is worth it to experiment. My decision was based on the need for relief and for me the price was worth it, to just try. It is costs a lot less than a whole new mattress, even though $200 + can be also be lot of money,for many of us! I am 73 yrs old and injured. I weigh about 140 lbs. I hope this info is helpful to you.....and best wishes to you and your baby!
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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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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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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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Yes very happy with it..last resort for pain management...works great...started with slower moves and less tilt for vertigo..but several months later no trouble with movement. Adjust it a few inches tsller thsn your true height works best...use it daily.