Posture Correctors

Keeping up a good posture isn't an easy job. According to an estimate, 98% people carry the wrong posture throughout their lives without even realizing that they’re doing so. Due to this very reason, many back problems occur, for which they then start taking pain killers and go through various medical treatments. People have to experience all of this pain and agony just because of the wrong posture that they have carried for a long time. Some other problems like back sprains/strains, osteoarthritis, mild osteoporosis, etc. are also said to be related due to having bad posture. To take care of these issues, a number of posture correctors are available in the market that promises to take care of the posture along with resolving the already present problems that a person might be facing.

A bad posture brings along various issues which most people are unaware of. This includes difficulty for the oxygen in the blood to flow properly throughout the body and thus, leading to a lack of energy and cardiac problems. Other than this, a poor posture has the potential of creating issues that include: Difficulty in proper digestion, Chronic back and neck pains, Less or no confidence, Heart issues, Low energy level, fatigue, Tension induced headaches and migraines, Spinal pains and Deterioration of bones.

Postural dysfunction occurs when the spine is positioned unnaturally. This means that the curves are emphasized in the wrong manner. This causes the muscles, joints, and vertebrae to be in a stressful place, resulting in pressure building up on these tissues.

Wrong postures usually happen when a person uses the computer for a long time and the spine stays static in the wrong position, or while doing any desk work, class work, or any activity that involves the body to remain in one position for way too long. The increased tension present on the spine, lower and upper back, and neck results in vertigo, cervical, and other pains.

Some more factors that contribute to postural dysfunction are: Poor core stability, Poor ergonomic workstations, Sedentary lifestyle, Muscle tightness, Muscle weakness, Occupational requirements, Decreased fitness, Lack of awareness or education of what a correct posture is.
A lot of medical ways and means are available these days that claim to fix the incorrect posture a person might have. However, these include pricey surgeries and physiotherapy which not only take years to fix the problem but also don’t provide any guarantee. It’s more like a risk a person has to take without knowing the consequences.

Mild to severe range posture dysfunction can be cured very easily if one takes proper rest along with using an external garment which helps in keeping the alignment of the body in its proper shape. For this purpose, posture correctors are available readily in the market.

A posture corrector is a device that is applied externally, primarily designed for those having posture problems. Keeping the shoulders, back and neck in proper alignment is the first and foremost step in correcting and fixing the posture. A posture corrector lets you do all of this. It applies gentle force to the muscles so that the body stays in the correct position. Due to its soft and stretchable material, a posture corrector can be worn either under clothes or over them.

This item applies subtle pressure to the body, pulling the shoulders back and realigning the muscles into their optimal position so that the spine stays straight, without slouching. There are elasticized panels around the waist, and an upper back made up of highly flexible fabric so that you can adjust the firmness of brace according to your will and requirement.

A posture brace is manufactured using nylon, cotton, polyester, and a block made of wood which can be easily removed if it bothers you. Those suffering from round back issue (kyphosis) are proved to benefit greatly from such posture corrective braces. The product is washable and can be worn while sleeping too.