Posture Corrector thingy!

mandyp_2

Hi ,

I am having major problems with my back due to very bad posture I wonder if anyone has tried this from Betterware. Any feedback much appreciated
http://www.betterware.co.uk/productdetails.aspx?pid=035840&cid=175&language=en-GB

amy4

I am often looking into things like this as I had a rather bad back injury a few years back and would also be interested to hear reviews.

TomsMom

Wouldn't you be better off talking to your doctor first before spending any money on something like this?

If you are having major problems with your back, perhaps you should be referred to a back specialist.

Aren't there exercises etc. that can help with posture such as Pilates and the Alexander Technique?

Savvy_Sue

TomsMom wrote: »

Aren't there exercises etc. that can help with posture such as Pilates and the Alexander Technique?

Yes. There was a report recently which found that Alexander Technique was highly successful with back problems. No, I get no benefit from plugging it!

mandyp_2

Can anyone actually give me any feedback on this product instead of giving an irrelevant opinion

Acc72

mandyp wrote: »

Can anyone actually give me any feedback on this product instead of giving an irrelevant opinion

I think that the other comments were well meaning (and polite !).

As somebody who has also suffered from back problems, I would agree with the previous comments.

It may be better to speak with one of the specialists mentioned or a physio etc. in order to identify and correct any muscle imbalances (your local GP may not have the specific skills or time to go through this with you).

The problem with these products is that you are self diagnosing the cause of your problem, and this "treatment" may actually exacerbate your existing problem.

Hopefully you won't find this comment irrelevant !!

mandyp_2

So you cant give me feedback on this product either then, cheers :rotfl:

frivolous_fay

Try a review site.
No-one has bothered to rate it on Amazon.
Personally I don't see how magnets will help with your posture.

TomsMom

mandyp wrote: »

Can anyone actually give me any feedback on this product instead of giving an irrelevant opinion

Considering this is a money saving site, suggesting you look for alternatives and advice from someone specialising in back problems before spending your money on something that possibly doesn't work (and may even cause harm, who knows?) is quite relevant. Also, in the spirit of this site, it was meant in a caring and helpful way.

Buy hey ho, waste your money, why should I care.

honeypop

Yes I have used one, although cheaper than that from ebay. It did nothing at all for me unfortunately. Seeing as the straps are elasticated, they do not 'hold you in correct posture' as they are not rigid, they just stretch to let you have the bad posture you initially had. It was useless and a waste of money, and I realise now that if a £10 item could fix a bad back then so many people wouldn't be suffering!

I then focussed on what was causing my posture to be like this and thus causing all the pain and am on my way to being sorted out once and for all.

mandyp_2

Thank you so much for your feedback on this product and answering my question. I dont know why people feel the need to make assumptions ??????