it all depends on attitude
Anyone with an office job knows this very well. You sit at the computer all day and often don’t move enough, possibly adopting a slouched stance or slouching your shoulders because you’re immersed in your work. Poor posture inevitably leads to tension, pain, and in the worst case, long-term problems. Of course, you should not only pay attention to correct posture in daily office life. Custom garments to improve posture are so popular right now, we tested the Posture Shirt and straightener from Anodyne.
Posture shirt in the test
After two and a half years of pandemic, home and mobile offices, people are now working from almost anywhere. Especially in office work, this usually means that you are not sitting in a perfect office layout from afar and you benefit from ergonomic furniture accordingly. I immediately noticed how my posture had deteriorated – but I’m probably not the only one who feels this way. The results were severe tension in the neck and shoulder area, stabbing in the lower back, and even headaches. Regular exercise and sports are possible aids, I found the Posture T-shirt as an additional solution.
At first glance, it takes some getting used to the skin-hugging Posture Shirt, especially if you wear more or less loose clothing like me. The home office is therefore the perfect place for a test. The effect is modest at first, But after only a few hours, I realized that I was paying more attention to my posture., the shirt reminds me of that. After two days I initially felt an improvement, my constant neck tension actually subsided a bit – or am I just imagining it? Absolutely not, after the second week I consciously sat up straight, even if I only wore the shirt for a few hours a day.
The balance of this is regular exercise and sports. I also love wearing shirts, it helps me have a better posture during my workouts, especially when doing sports at home. I even claim During sports activities, the shirt is the thing that gives me the most.
How does the Posture Shirt work?
The idea of posture corrector shirts comes mainly from kinesiology taping (also called medical taping) used in alternative medicine and competitive sports. In short, elastic bands are adhered on the skin in the correct position. They need to regulate muscle tension during movement along the resulting train.
The elastic shirt is skin tight and equipped with neuro-bands. These straps are less elastic than the rest of the shirt and provide a certain amount of tension, a slight pull if you have bad posture. This reminds the body (and muscles) that you are not in optimal posture. Important to know: Every muscle is controlled in the head. If we don’t need enough muscle, our brain “forgets” to train that muscle. The Posture Shirt is designed to help strengthen posture memory and reactivate muscles.
How long should you wear the Posture T-shirt?
The rule of thumb is always this: Listen to your body. Remove immediately when you feel discomfort. In the beginning, you should not wear the shirt for too long as both the body and the muscles have to get used to it. However, the shirt can be worn for up to ten hours a day in the long run. So it perfectly covers the daily life in the office or home office.
Who is the Posture Shirt suitable for?
The Posture Shirt is suitable for all adults who struggle with back problems and muscle tension due to poor posture. 80% to 90% of Anodyne customers experience pain or posture problems, but of course you can also purchase the Posture T-Shirt as a preventative.
How much does the posture shirt cost?
A single shirt is available at the Anodyne store for CHF 125. According to the supplier, the shirt will last up to 2 years depending on daily wear and wash cycles. If you’re not sure, you can try the Posture Shirt and take advantage of the 14-day return policy.
Straight holder in test
The second accessory in the test was the flat holder. The harness or harness is a shoulder support. Unlike the stance shirt, this should only be worn in a supportive and targeted way as it fixes the body in a certain position and large movements are no longer possible. The straight holder is designed to relax the muscles for a short time without the body falling into a hunched posture.
Personally, I found this flat holder quite uncomfortable during work. It works best in the evenings in front of the TV, with a sack of chips in one hand and a remote control in the other, so that I don’t lie on the couch like a banana…
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Solution
For someone with back issues, the Posture Shirt is definitely a godsend. It didn’t magically improve my posture, but it reminds me to straighten up, even in careless, focused moments. And only two weeks later I felt the first improvement. Other posture corrector products such as straightener or posture corrector bras for women are products that support people who are prone to back pain in daily life.