Products to Improve Posture

Previously this week we discussed bad posture and some of the ways you can prevent it. It is true that there are things you can do by yourself to improve posture without any product aid. For example, getting up from the desk and going for a walk or stretching every so often. If your posture is consistently causing you back pain, it may be best to see a specialist. They will use tools to evaluate your posture, and recommend tools you can use to improve it.

Before utilizing a treatment tool to improve back pain, it is best to have your posture evaluated. Checking your posture first creates goals and shows how much you need to correct it. To get started, we recommend the Baseline® Posture Grid. This easy-to-use evaluation tool provides accurate and repeatable measurements. Just suspend the grid from any ceiling or wall bracket and stand towards it or sideways against it. By standing either towards or sideways against the grid you can show you how even your posture is.

After being evaluated, it is good to find a product that fits your preference. The best products that help improve posture while sitting are the CanDo® Ball Chair and the CanDo® Inflatable Balance Discs. These products are great for improving posture, especially in an office setting where the user is sitting a lot.

The CanDo® Ball Chair is good when the user wants a chair that can challenge their balance every time they sit on it. Included with the chair is an inflatable ball that challenges core muscles as the user sits on it. Continuously balancing yourself on the ball chair strengthens your core as you work so you can strengthen the muscles that help keep you upright.

If you don’t want to balance on your chair the entire time, the CanDo® Balance Disc is the next best thing. This inflatable vestibular disc mimics the movement and shape of an inflatable ball when used on any seat. It can be easily removed from the seat and stored when you feel like you need a break from strengthening your core. This tool is highly portable and great for users who do not want to permanently replace their work chair.

The Baseline® Posture Grid, CanDo® Ball Chair and the CanDo® Inflatable Balance Discs are all great product aids that can help evaluate and correct bad posture. Use them today to stop bad posture from happening and prevent the side effects that bad posture can cause. As a reminder, it is wise to consult with your physical therapist before using any of these products to improve posture.

To view our Baseline® Posture Grid, click here.

For more information on the CanDo® Inflatable Balance Discs, click here.

To view our CanDo® Ball Chair, click here.

Article written by William Graves.