Do posture correctors work?
We spoke to the physical therapist about whether or not these tools can counteract our poor posture habits.
What is a posture corrector?
This one helps to keep your shoulders back and your shoulder blades more together, she says.
It also helps to remind you to sit upright when you want to slouch forward.
Sitting upright involves an erect spineandshoulder blades sitting close together.
board-certified orthopaedic physical therapist, certified early intervention specialist, and owner ofMarko Physical Therapy
Ultimately, you dont want to wear a brace long-term, says dr. Marko.
You want to get stronger so that you have the stability to hold yourself up.
Many people have a hard time sitting upright because of decreased strength, says Dr. Marko.
To work on your posture, Dr. Marko recommends strengthening the shoulders and back with the exercises below.
3 exercises to help strengthen your postural muscles
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Hold for a breath, then return to start position.
Repeat two sets of 10.
Squeeze shoulder blades together and lift arms up a few inches into the air.
board-certified orthopaedic physical therapist, certified early intervention specialist, and owner ofMarko Physical Therapy
Hold for a breath, then return to start position.
Repeat two sets of 10.
Lift arms up a few inches into the air.
Hold for a breath, then return to start position.
Repeat two sets of 10.
Place the band at elbow height in the door.
Slowly release the band straight.
Repeat for two sets of 10.
Alternate move:No door?
These are easy exercises to strengthen your shoulder blades and upper back, Dr. Marko says.
Pull the band open across your chest by opening your arms into a T position.
Slowly return the band back to the start position.
Repeat two sets of 10.
Note:For this move, you control how much resistance you have, says Dr. Marko.
Be sure not to make it too difficult or your neck muscles will engage.
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