Posture Corrector Softer More Comfortable Wear 15 Minutes A Day Shoulder Support Posture Brace Posturific Brace Including 4 Posture Exercises - Available in Colors and Sizes (BEIGE LARGE)

This brace is a great value and works pretty well. I make sure to wear it once or twice a day for about 10-15 minutes, and after only a couple weeks I already feel a difference and am far more aware of my posture, which was the point of this purchase.I'm not sure if it's a defect in mine or the way they are manufactured, but there is absolutely no configuration in which it sits as flush/flat on my back as it does in the pictures: it's slightly twisted where the bands meet in the middle of the back, and thus it tends to stick out quite a bit, so if I wear it under a shirt or something light it will be pretty obvious, making me look like a slight hunchback. But since I wear it so little, it's not really a problem, just an annoyance that I think can be easily fixed by sewing the bands together the proper way.

I tried two different sizes (I'm 5'6, 105 lbs with an "Asian built" and the medium felt better for me even though I swear size XS for tops) and this product is not for me. I have TMJ issues along with mild scoliosis and wearing this device instantly triggered nerve pain down the arm and facial pain. I really wish the product could have worked for me cause I love the simple design but I think I need more upper back support rather than just having my shoulders pulled back. Maybe after I build some strength I can try this product again.

I just got it so these comments are preliminary. I have neck and shoulder issues from long hours at the computer with bad posture. Feels really good once I got the hang of how to put it on. Getting it to lay flat and not twist is a challenge. They could make that easier by labeling or color coding the side that goes against the body. Also, I didn't see info on which position, 1 or 2, is better for what. Based on the instructions and the way this fits, I can't see how to get into position 2. The instructions give you a web address to a video, implying they help you with the instructions. But it's just a video ad.It cuts into the armpits hard (irritating) so I could not see wearing this against the skin, only over a full undershirt or on the outside of clothing. I can live with that if it works.

I suffer from a complex of myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia which started from a back injury 7 years ago that was never treated properly from the beginning by workers comp doctors. After 7 years of dealing with this-- multiple rounds of pain management options including injections, acupuncture, massage, manipulations, different types of therapy and anything else they come up with - I have started looking into more non medicinal ways I can help myself because I am desperate and not much else has really helped. I ordered this because I have a lot of problems with my now atrophied muscles causing me to have poor posture. Originally after putting this on-- I felt like- yes it does help cue me to hold a better posture. It is not comfortable to wear for any length of time. I have found though that this item is great to use when doing exercises to attempt to strengthen my muscles in hopes of helping my posture. This is not something, of course, that is going to happen overnight. My posture brace came with a sheet with some specific exercises on it to do which are actually very beneficial. I have given this 3 stars because as a "brace" it is very poor. You would not be able to wear it easily for long periods of time and if you don't pay attention-- you will go back to your poor posture while wearing it. It is merely there to cue you to stand up straighter. As an exercise piece- this is very helpful.

I am using this as a reminder to my posture, and so far it has been working great for over a day. I work in an office setting and it sits between my dress shirt and my white tee. The way I see it is that this won't fix your posture directly by its force, but its presence will remind you when your posture is particularly bad and hopefully your body will learn over time. Previously I use a ShouldersBack, and it works too but I wanted something with less fabric. (ShouldersBack has a Lite model, but the price is too high in my opinion.)The reason that prompted me to write this review, however, is that I regret buying the recommended size: my chest size is 40, and according to the chart it should be large (40 - 43) and notice I am already on the lower boundary. Still, I feel too much pressure on the armpits in "position 1" and I frequently have to pull it a little bit to relieve the pressure. Position 1 is the one you see in the product photo where the band goes over your shoulders. The brace feels *considerably* more comfortable in "position 2", which is when the band crosses the upper arms only. I can actually keep the brace on in position 2 for a full twelve hours. The problem with position 2, however, is that it is not a stable configuration: the brace makes it difficult if not impossible to raise my arms since it essentially ties my upper arms together at the same vertical level. This by itself is not a problem for me since I am a programmer and I rarely need to raise my hands. However, the brace, even with moderate movement like walking, keeps slipping up and will convert itself into position 1 over the day. As a result I need to unbutton my shirt and pull it down several times a day. This is again not a problem for me, but I can see social situations where this can become a problem.If you are buying this, I recommend buying at least one size bigger. (If I were to buy it again today, I will definitely go with XL. I can only hope that the rubberband loosen over time... though it is now one week in and it does not seem to change at all.)

It works only as a reminder to keep your back straight. Nothing more, it is just an overpriced piece of ellastic band. Still better than nothing tho...

its a nice one, hard to wear for long time, 2 hrs per day and then have to remove

didnt work

So far only used it a couple of week for half a hour per day, but I can tell the difference in my posture.

Very strong pull on the shoulders helps with my lower back pain.