My upper back tends to hunch, so I'm looking to stretch the pecs, etc. Does this work on upper back as well as lower?
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It is a great stretch, but you should set it on the higher tension after you are used to it ( not right away because if you are tight it can be a bit too much). It is very hard to adjust, but I feel the deeper stretch does adress the pecs too.
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It might and yes it can, but it won't solve your upper back issue. I'd recommend seeing a reputable chiropractor to help you acquire the best course of action to properly correct your spine which us out of alighment causing a hunched spine.
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Bought this for my husband and when he wears it he has no shoulder and upper back pain, but I don't think he had any relief from lower back and hip pain. He was so happy with the results of the shirt, though, I bought him the shorts and he says those do relieve hip and lower back pain for him.
627092
Not really. Just one Laing on back and pulling legs towards chest using the strap. But I do like strap allot for stretching hamstrings and quads.
565776
Yes, it strengthens and targets the core muscles. A stronger core will help the back.
688413
I haven't had to use it much except on my leg, but I'd say the shape of it doesn't lend itself well to upper back. You might use it on back of neck or across a shoulder but not across a large expanse of back. There would be no way to hold it in place as the Velcro fastener wouldn't work.
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Yes, you can reach your upper back with ease. This is an electeic unit that you plug into a wall socket. I wanted to be sure that it was electric too because my dad uses this massager several times a day, and even at night if he wakes up with any pain. When I woke him the day after we received this he said" Bud, this thing is worth its weight in gold!". This is a wonderful massager and now we would not want to be without one.
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Yes you can easily reach your upper back, and it is electric. My husband loves this for all over his back, it relieves his sore muscles very well.
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I use this to stretch (leg up, fold over, chest to thigh) and practice barre on. I don't have any issues with it. You can adjust the bottom part by moving it forward or backward depending on how you'll be using it and where your weight will be distributed, this can help if you feel it's unstable.
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You can reach your upper back; it is electric. It works well and helps a lot but as with all products in this brand line, it will either break or stop working in about three months. Good luck. I would look for something else.
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Yes, you can reach your upper back with ease. This is an electeic unit that you plug into a wall socket. I wanted to be sure that it was electric too because my dad uses this massager several times a day, and even at night if he wakes up with any pain. When I woke him the day after we received this he said" Bud, this thing is worth its weight in gold!". This is a wonderful massager and now we would not want to be without one. We have had this item for 2 months now and it works GREAT!!!
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I have been using it for some time. At first I was worried about my back....took it slow and easy making sure to pull my stomach in and not stretch out as far to begin with. After a little over a week I was able to stretch the full stretch out and pull back slowly without pulling on my back. Now I realize it has actually strengthen my back and don't worry about it. Feels great. Good luck and enjoy.
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Yes, that is why I bought it. I like to have the back raised when I exercise my shoulders, arms. This somewhat duplicates one of the machines at the therapist I went to.
627091
Yes, outer hip and lower back, torso, side torso. No back bending with the strap, though back bending does not elongate the tissues in the back, but rather elongates the front of the torso, therefore stretching the "front".
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Hi MichaelHonestly, I didn't find this worked for me. It was not the first posture guide I have ever used, and hoped it would help, as it is different from others I had tried. I still found myself hunched over. It didn't take very long for me to get used to the feeling of the tugging and was not a problem for me. I got used to ite
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Most would agree it will work fine under a shirt. Also rec. trying the multifidus stabilizing ex's in "Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis" for your back.
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Sorry for the delay in answering this. Used the pillow today and yesterday it does support most of the upper back if you're not a very large adult.
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I use it mainly for my lower back. I do however feel a release of pressure all along my spine while inverted. It may well help your neck. I hope this has been of assistance to you.