PATIENT of the MONTH Karen McLaughlin AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Straighten the Slouch
3 TOOLS TO HELP YOU PERFECT YOUR POSTURE
Slumping our shoulders is a form of poor posture that often results in neck, shoulder, and back pain. It can be a hard habit to break, so sometimes people need a little more than self- correction to improve their posture. Enter posture correctors: tools specifically
designed to help correct a person’s posture. Though they should not be used regularly, they can help
“Heart disease through family genetics has struck my family for years. As my grandfather passed at the age of 37 from heart disease, so had my mother at the age of only 35. After having five children, four boys and myself as the only daughter, my mom was a very busy person, while also holding a part-time job waitressing at night. The disease took her from us one night suddenly. At the age of 19, I then was diagnosed with coronary heart disease. Later years, we realized it was genetic. One of my daughters has the gene and two of her children also have the gene. I pray research develops a cure before my daughter or grandchildren suffer from heart disease. Thank you for helping me become well again. You were all wonderful!” -Karen Karen is recovering from shoulder surgery and is making great progress. From the first day in her sling, to pushing to gain more mobility, and now finishing up the last bit of strengthening, she has always been so positive! Her dedication to get better even when life gets in the way makes her the perfect choice for Patient of the Month! As she gets down to the wire, we are very happy for her, though we will miss her wonderful personality when she graduates. Congrats, Karen! You are almost there! We at Professional Physical Therapy would be honored to donate to the charity of your choice if you become our next Patient of the Month!
remind your body of what a correct posture is and how to maintain it without support. Here are three correctors that can help you.
Truweo This supporter is for anyone who is on a small budget and looking to improve their posture. The Truweo posture corrector is used by wrapping around the shoulders — both over and under clothing — and can be adjusted for optimum comfort. It is lightweight, breathable, washable, and can be worn for all activities. Whether you are sitting at a desk, working out, or walking, Truweo will be there to offer you the extra support you need. Find it now on Amazon! Forme Wearing both a corrector and a bra can be uncomfortable, which is why Forme is perfect for anyone hoping to avoid that discomfort. The Forme sports bra offers an under-bust band for posture improvement and also includes eight functional panels to help you stay comfortable, especially during physical activity. You can find this and other health-conscious clothing items at Forme.science. Aspen If you need lower-back support, this posture corrector is a great choice. Easily fitted under or over clothes, this device can ease back pain caused by fatigued muscles, spasms, or flare-ups in addition to offering lumbar support. The Aspen Lumbar Support is completely adjustable, so you are in control of the amount of pressure applied. To learn more about this item, visit the Aspen website at AspenMP.com. Before deciding which corrector you should use, talk to your doctor. They can help you choose the best option for this journey of posture correction and overall health improvement.
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