- Loosen and unvelcro/unhook all the adjustable straps & attachments.
- Stand up straight and get in your best posture(standing against a wall helps).
- With your best posture put the brace on and Velcro/tighten/hook any straps so that the brace has a small amount of tension/tightness against your body.
***Wear the brace/corrector on top of a shirt for increased comfort.
USING YOUR BRACE LONG TERM:
This is how you should wear the brace when you first start. When your body gets tired of holding that position the brace will feel tighter which is a reminder that you need to straighten up and maintain your posture. The posture corrector helps by providing this firm support, so you should make sure that you’re not over tightening posture correctors. It should not be so tight that it is uncomfortable to wear. Sizing could be an issue if it is too tight from day one. Over time you can tighten the posture corrector to further achieve better posture.
The purpose of posture correctors are to train your muscles so that they stay in the proper posture. The more you use it the better your posture will be. It took many years to develop your posture, don't expect results overnight. Even the best posture corrector can’t work miracles, but it can help your own posture improve - over time. Consistency is key to improving your posture and before you know it you’ll be standing tall!
Start with wearing the posture brace 15-30 minutes a day. If you feel painful aches or throbs in your shoulders or upper back, or are tired from wearing the brace, even while sitting down, take it off and wear it again the next day or two. Gradually keep adding more time until your body gets used to the corrected posture position.