Do Posture Correction Braces Work?

Do posture correction braces work? Here is the one that I'm wearing in this video:

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[jessebella]

I think the best thing to say is, they will not work in fixing everything but they are a great reminder for you to keep your shoulders back, they are there to help and remind you about your posture. if you do nothing but rely on these to do it all though, I dont think anything will change

[jthendd]

I started using the posture corrector but the one you also need to strap the waste for about 10 months. They always told me it just a reminder to keep your shoulders back. Now I can feel the change on my shoulders and back. My chest is out and my posture looks and feels so much better ! So yes i recommend to use a posture corrector but try to use it consistently. I use this only when i work.

[mcmaschio]

Hey Tim! I'm a fellow Physical Therapist and I agree with you in the sense that short term it can help provide relief but the problem I find is that they are marketed as a solution for correcting your posture as an easy fix which makes people choose this as an alternate to actual strengthening of the key muscles . Also in my head the logic of using these long term would cause a decrease in extensor activity and overall lose in strength in these muscles and thus in the long term making your posture worse. That's my 2 cents 🙌 ...on a side note, I do Love your videos and your channel..cheers 🙌

[sAINT]

Thank you for making this video. I slouch and roll my shoulders forward all the time. I will be buying a posture brace to help me get into the habit of keeping my shoulders back and looking into and starting exercises to fix the problem permanently.

[ricotico]

I have two other questions: 1. What is meant by short-term? 2. Why do you expect downsides when using it for longer?

[Cali_s]

I’ve been having headaches in my back neck for a long time, probably when I gained weight. This is a good video. I subbed.

[donnycollins]

So I just got a posture correction strap. Out of the box it was WAY too tight. I loosened it to the maximum adjustment so that it's snug and comfortable when my posture is correct. When I begin to round my shoulders it binds and gets uncomfortable, so I engage some muscles to straighten up. I do like the idea of wearing this for only one or two hours a day.

[MultiMyNickName]

Not needed. I had very bad posture about 1.5 years ago, rolled shoulders inwards and curved neck and spine. I now have near perfect posture. I started with yoga sessions which helped, painfully, stretch out the pecs and correct the shoulder pull but even then the position was never natural until i developed the back strength to hold it naturally. The reality is you have to be able to get the position and then be able to naturally effortlessly sustain it and yes that's very possible. What feels awkward and requires effort at the start, will ultimately become natural, using braces wont strengthen the muscles and its not about just getting the position if you dont have the muscles at the back to hold it, its pointless you will be sore and tired all day trying to keep position. You have to make it natural.

[thequietrebirth]

No it will create a good habit and help you practice sitting upright. It does matter because you can and will develop a hunch in your back if you sit a certain way sleep a certain way hunch over over time

[nikitarenee]

I've got adhd so I constantly forget my surroundings, which also include my own posture. If I'm ever able to sit with my back straight I find that my head starts tilting to the side. I'm trying to use meditation as a way
to learn mindfullness, but man it's really hard for me.

[firetoy]

actually i had bad plantar fasciaitis and wore high arch new balance tennis shoes to bed at night for a month and it fully resolved

[BeastmodeAX]

i have scoliosis and the brace i have helps big time better than anything else i've tried

[huhuhu]

What's difference between full back brace and upper back brace ?

[SO-fbef]

Sleeping with the posture brace stops me rolling onto my side, rolling onto the side shoves all the torso weight onto my shoulder, which shoves it forwards, squashing it for hours every day.
Obviously wearing the posture brace to bed HELPS.

[chandlerbing]

Will it help if worn during workouts? While Lifting weights? To keep the back safe to avoid injuries

[hekkaz]

I bought the best one you said, and it is SOOOO freakin uncomfortable and I can't wear it no longer than an hour, and I honestly don't see how it is really helping.

[itsprivate]

they work better than not wearing them at all, but unless you make a conscious effort you probably will return back to bad posture if you dont have the discipline to keep doing it, its not like they going to bend up your spine into the correct form to fix it permanently

[ilynn]

i am a bra creator, specialising in large and XL busts, and I'm wondering if you thought some very light posture braces, but not a full on one, just some lighter elatics in those areas could be helpful to improve posture and back pain for heavy busts? I would of course consult a physician about how to implement it exactly, but i'm wondering what your or anyone on here's thoughts are? thanks!

[annettereed]

I suffer from this rounded shoulders and forward neck protrusion. You said you would link the exercise video but none of the links look like they are exercises. Do you have the link? I would really appreciate the help. I do have a lot of neck tension and pain.

[babyblue]

I have some difficultis with my bad posture, but you are cute, and so on, and so on..