How it works
Acute Back Pain is often caused by bending or lifting. As a result of injury spinal tissues can become sensitive to load. Further strain may be caused by bending or loss of the natural curves of the spine as is seen in slouched sitting.
Chronic Back Pain, Neck Pain and Headaches are often said to arise from repeated or sustained postures e.g. sitting at the computer, gardening, a long drive or flight. In this way, working in a poor posture can be thought of like bending your fingers back to the full extent and holding them there for a couple of hours. Pretty soon the body will signal to you (with pain) that the tissues are being overloaded and that this position if continued will soon cause damage.
Pain is not in itself a contraindication to use of PosturePals however if you are unsure if they are suitable for your situation please contact your doctor or physiotherapist.
PosturePals are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent or alleviate any injury, ailment, defect or disease.
"The use of the Thoracic Posture PALS has been of enormous benefit in the re-education of our patients who have postural related pain. We consistently receive great feedback. No other device comes close in the postural correction given by the brace."
Brad Beer (Physiotherapist, Director My Back's Physio).
