GUIDELINES TO FITTING AND WEARING

Before using the brace

We advise customers to consult a qualified practitioner (such as a physiotherapist or doctor) to establish the suitability of the Premium Posture Support Brace for your specific condition. This may vary from person to person depending on the nature of the postural problem.

If for any reason the brace is not considered suitable you need only return it within 28 days of your purchase to receive a full refund.


Putting the brace on

The brace is fitted by first placing one arm, and then the other, through each of the two arm loops. This action is similar to that used when putting on a rucksack. The two arm loops should, when fitted, rest comfortably on top of the shoulders (see picture). Then bring together the two parts of the waist strap and attach one to the other with the sewn in Velcro strip.

The brace can be adjusted for size and shape by altering the length of the arm loops, and the velcro attachment point of the waist strap. To make effective use of the brace, it is important to correctly adjust it to your body shape and size. Please read the following notes for guidance on this.

Do not wear too tightly

The brace should not be so tight so as to cause any discomfort. Its purpose is not to forcibly hold the users shoulders back, but rather to exert gentle pressure that in turn encourages the wearer not to slouch. The purpose of a posture correction brace is to encourage the wearer to adopt good posture using their own muscles.
Do not wear for too long:

It is not advised that the brace be worn for longer than 3 hours at any one time. Its purpose is to help train your muscles to adopt a new position, which in turn helps improve posture. At the same time you need also to give your muscles the opportunity to hold this posture without support.

Avoid over reliance on the brace

Use of the brace for prolonged periods (i.e. more than 3 hours continuous use) will tend to have the effect of providing support that the body becomes used to and relaxes into. In effect, the brace begins to do the work of your own back and neck muscles. Over time, this is liable to result in their weakening. This of course is the exact opposite of what is intended.