10 tips on choosing posture corrector

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The first thing to do when choosing a corrector is to sign up for a consultation with an orthopedic surgeon. Assessing the condition of your spinal column and the degree of its curvature, it will tell you which corrective product will help to cope with the problem.

The following types of correctors are usually assigned:

Fixing

They are designed to eliminate excessive loads on the spine. Fixing correctors are assigned at advanced stages of osteochondrosis, with osteoporosis, as well as during rehabilitation. Light products (for example, elastic belts) are often used as prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

Corrective

They are used to correct irregular curvatures of the spine and return them to their optimal physiological form. Corrective products differ in design, degree of rigidity and the material used for their manufacture. They are assigned much more often than fixing correctors, since they effectively eliminate many spinal curvatures.

The main category of posture correctors is corrective. They are recommended for kyphosis, osteoporosis, spondylarthrosis, pterygoid syndrome and other spinal pathologies. Types of correcting correctors:

Elastic

Used to correct the position of the shoulder girdle. They are widely used to eliminate slouch due to shoulder retraction. The design of the corrector consists of several straps, covering the shoulder joints and intersecting in the area of ​​the shoulder blades. Main indications: the initial stages of scoliosis, slouching, prevention of spinal pathologies.

Magnetic

The best choice if diseases of the musculoskeletal system are accompanied by pain and inflammation. Along the line of the spine with such offsets are magnets. They, according to the beliefs of manufacturers, create a magnetic field that helps relieve pain, inflammation and stimulates blood flow.

Electronic

Mini-devices, fixed in the clavicle or on clothing. The sensor remembers the optimal position of the body and begins to vibrate when you slouch. Doctors are convinced that this is the most effective posture corrector, which quickly teaches discipline and does not cause discomfort and a feeling of constraint.

The next step is to identify the zones that need to be adjusted. Thoracic and thoracolumbar products are on sale. The first covers the chest and are fixed on the back side with a sturdy clasp. Some models are reinforced with rigid plates, which ensures an even position of the spine.

Thoracolumbar products cover the entire chest and lumbar region. They fix the vertebral column along the entire length with strong elastic straps, therefore they are prescribed for more serious pathologies. Additionally, these correctors are equipped with plastic or metal ribs that relieve muscle tension.

The more stiffeners in the posture corrector, the stronger and harder it is fixing the spine. Plates can be made of polyvinyl chloride, magnets or metal. Rigidity posture correctors:

Light

They are made of elastic materials and lack ribs. Lightweight correctors are prescribed for the prevention of pathologies of the musculoskeletal system in adults and children, or in the initial stages of their development.

Average

They are designed to reduce the level of load exerted on the thoracic and lower back, and also eliminate pain. The number of stiffeners varies from 2 to 4. The main thing is to correctly determine the size of the corrector, otherwise it will cause serious discomfort during use.

Tall

Their design is equipped with stiffeners made of polyvinyl chloride or metal. Such correctors are used exclusively for medicinal purposes, since they have a dense fixation. The number of ribs is 4 or more.

One of the most important selection criteria is material. From the fabric used in the manufacture of posture corrector, depends on the ease of use and ease of care. We recommend choosing products made from elastic, but natural or semi-synthetic materials. They do not create discomfort because they do not interfere with air circulation.

Proofreaders made with the use of synthetic fabrics are cheaper, but they are very inconvenient to use. Polyester and nylon can cause allergic reactions, as well as irritation, itching and redness. Under synthetic materials, the skin will sweat, as they impede air circulation.

The best choice is correctors made with the use of wool, cotton and other natural materials. They are more expensive, but comfortable to wear, almost invisible under clothes and do not require complex care.

Choosing the size of the corrector, we recommend to consider the following parameters:

• growth,
• chest girth,
• waist circumference.

Products for any height are on sale: from 150 to 220 cm. If you make measurements yourself, use a standard measuring tape. Height is measured along the entire length of the body: from the top of the head to the heels. The waist circumference of the correctors varies from 60 to 120 cm.

Posture correctors for children contribute to the elimination of spinal pathologies in the initial stages. They are widely used for the correction of asymmetry of the back muscles, as well as for prophylactic purposes. The best solution for children will be electronic mini-correctors, which, when the spine is in the wrong position, begin to vibrate or play a melody.

Choosing a product, pay attention to its design. It should be lightweight, without plastic and metal plates. For children, correctors with a soft base of hypoallergenic materials are suitable. Before buying, be sure to consult with the orthopedist. The use of children's posture correctors is allowed from 5 years.

Neither adults nor children's posture correctors are designed for 24 hour use! Products of low degree of hardness are worn for about 2-3 hours, while taking breaks for 7-10 minutes.If you use a corrector for prophylaxis (for example, after lifting weights), then it will be enough to wear it only in the evening. The scheme of wearing hard and semi-rigid correctors is determined by the orthopedist.

It is necessary to put on a product on a naked body or a thin T-shirt made of cotton fabric. We recommend to fix the corrector in a standing position, better in the morning. All belts, straps and ribbons must be level. The course of wearing the corrector to correct the curvature of the spine is usually 5-6 months.

Care of the product is to maintain its purity. As the contamination progresses, it is recommended to wash it by hand, while the water temperature should be about 35-40^aboutC. The use of bleaching agents is prohibited. Press the corrector manually without twisting. It is impossible to iron products: under the influence of high temperature they can be deformed.

To choose not only high-quality, but also a comfortable posture corrector, we advise you to use several other parameters when purchasing it:

Regulation

We recommend choosing correctors, straps are regulated. This will allow you to control the degree of rigidity of the product. Usually correctors with the possibility of regulation choose pregnant women, because they can be used throughout pregnancy.

Security

All stiffening ribs, plastic and metal plates, as well as other solid parts of the posture corrector should be isolated from direct contact with the skin. This will avoid accidental mechanical damage (wounds, scratches, etc.).

Personal evaluation

If possible, we recommend to try on the posture corrector before the purchase. The product suits you, if the stiffeners do not protrude and do not press on the body, the fastenings are very comfortable, and the straps are wide and do not squeeze the skin.

Correctly chosen corrector does not rub in the field of axillary hollows and does not overtighten the waist. Lean against the wall. If you come into contact with it in 3 places: the back of the head, shoulder blades and buttocks, then the corrective product is perfect for you.

The price range for posture correctors varies from 550 to 25,000 rubles. and higher. Of course, for 500 rubles. You can only purchase conventional elastic belts used for preventive purposes and made of synthetic materials. Electronic correctors are more expensive than other products, but they are much more convenient to use.

It is more profitable to buy corrective products through an online store, but we recommend that you check with the seller about the quality certificates for the products. Otherwise, you risk to acquire not an excellent posture corrector, but a product with questionable efficiency. If financial opportunities allow, then make a purchase in one of the usual orthopedic stores.

The best brands are manufacturers of posture correctors:

• Well,
• Comfort,
• Orlett
• Trives,
• Lumo lift
• Master of posture,
• Corden,

Remember that posture corrector works even more effectively in combination with physical therapy, nutrition and regular exercises to strengthen the back muscles!