(Part 2) Best back, neck & shoulder supports according to redditors
We found 313 Reddit comments discussing the best back, neck & shoulder supports. We ranked the 166 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Sit pads:
https://www.litesmith.com/folding-sit-pad/
https://www.amazon.com/Therm-Rest-Cushion-Insulated-Sitting/dp/B01MQRHYJV/ref=asc_df_B01MQRHYJV
This headlamp is a good pick:
https://www.litesmith.com/nitecore-nu25-triple-output-usb-rechargeable-headlamp/
In general Litesmith.com has a lot of neat stuff.
Merino wool buff for chilly days/nights. I have this one and really like it:
https://www.amazon.com/Buff-Lightweight-Merino-Multifunctional-Headwear/dp/B009VU2TQI
Toaks long handle spoon is useful:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J1BV01C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_547UCb65JR7BP
Yeah. I am pregnant with my second and a few weeks ago I went to the doc asking "wtf is this?!"
"Ohh, just vericose veins, they go away about 4 weeks post partum".
I had no idea. Apparently they make vagina holders for people that have them really bad. They crack me up. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00006D2R8/ref=pd_aw_sbs_1?pi=SL500_SS115
Definitely yes!! I had a few older and younger pharmacists recommend them. Even the younger pharmacists were starting to get varicose veins and it also helps with fatigue and soreness.
Sometimes I will wear a knee brace and another pharmacist recommended a posture corrector as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Posture-Corrective-Brace-Beige-46/dp/B000KPHEXQ
I purchased my compression socks on Amazon from sockwell. They are more comfortable similar to regular socks. The sheer socks you can purchase are not as comfortable, but do provide more compression. Try both types and see what you prefer.
Not An answer... but when I was younger my parents bought me one of these and they helped great! I even wore them during school and nobody would notice.
I usually use something like this. There are a lot of different versions on Amazon
Bro you don't even need a gaming chair. Just ikea office chair + back support cushion + and a memory butt cushion for back alignment = voila, gaming chair for a 100$
[Posture brace] (http://www.amazon.com/Posture-Corrective-Brace-Beige-46/dp/B000KPHEXQ).
[Back Magic](Back Magic Multi-Level Back Stretching Device https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YHP8HY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YmxCybN6JDEP8)
This thing is one of the best back stretchers for an easy stretch after being on your feet all day. I love it!
I like mine! I tried one that I don't recall the brand of, then gave it to my SO and got this one which I like much better, it sits further out on my shoulders so it pulls them back better. I wear it for a few hours a day at my desk. It's still definitely possible to slouch while wearing one, so you do have to do a little work, but having it on helps me be more conscious of my sitting position anyway.
I'm 4'11 - I use a back pillow to help keep me sitting up straight so I can see over the wheel. It's similar to this one.
I've been browsing through Amazon for posture corrector braces to wear under my regular clothes, but none of them seem to have any stellar reviews. This is the best one I've seen so far, does anyone have a recommendation?
The two most important things for those of us stuck at desks all the time are 1) taking regular breaks to move and 2) setting up your space as ergonomically as possible.
Taking breaks is the easiest one. For me, I am constantly drinking water (a couple liters a day), so that means every hour or so I need to get up to either use the bathroom or refill my water bottle. If I don't actually get up and move around, I'll at least check myself once an hour. Sit up straighter, move the neck about a bit and get back to work.
Proper workspace set up is the most helpful in the long run. Monitor placement: you want your monitor set up so the center of it is at eye level - if it's too low (which is what usually happens), put some old books or something below it to raise it up. You also want it at a good distance from you. The trick I was taught by a physical therapist is to sit in your chair and straighten your arm - the monitor should be at your fingertips. My office chair is not ideal, so I invested in a low back support cushion. It makes sure that I'm not flattening out my back too much (usually by pulling my hips forward and slouching). I'm also short so I had to get a cushion to put under my feet since they don't rest flat on the floor - however I doubt this applies to most people.
Good luck, I find that being conscious of your posture and your setup is the biggest part, and you're well on your way to that.
I’ve had a few different belts/bands and found this one from Amazon helpful early on (I’m 33 weeks with twins and this does nothing for me at this point and I’m now using a Boba wrap). The belt is super annoying to try to take off and put back on when you have to pee — especially in a small bathroom stall — but it helped me walk with less pain. Unfortunately if you have SPD this pain is likely not going to get better until you give birth. Try to always move with both legs together like when you get into a car don’t stand on one leg and put the other in, sit in the seat first and swing both legs in with your knees together. Physical therapy and heating pads are good also.
I don't know if you've ever tried a brace, but I use this one a few times a week, especially if I'll be up walking around. For when it feels like I want to cut my arm off, I use the wedge pillow part of this one to give supportive rest. I tried the sling part, but it didn't do much for me (or maybe I never got it adjusted right?). The pillow part might be available seperately.
Amazon has 128 ounces of 70% Isopropyl alcohol for $0.10/ounce with prime shipping here. As others have mentioned though, grow shops and hardware stores will be your best bet.
This is the only belt I can leave the house in: Maternity Belt - NEOtech Care ( TM ) Brand - Pregnancy Support - Waist / Back / Abdomen Band, Belly Brace - Black Color - Size XXL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GO2MU50/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_tTKGFxmnpBN3E. This one is better than others that look like it because the front is like the non-rough velcro side instead of fabric. Either one is good, but this is lasting longer.
I've tried two others, they are one piece and wrap over themselves in the back. I was not impressed. Maybe because they were too small or maybe because of where my pain is. I have also used baby wraps. You can use either a stretchy one (like a Moby) or a woven one (like a Tula) and there are videos on YouTube. This is good if you plan to baby wear after the baby arrives, just be careful not to wrap too tight on the hips, trust me.
I have SPD and not really back pain, so my pain relief needs could be different. But that's been my experience this pregnancy.
Sorry didn't mean to scare anyone. It really may work for you and I hope it does. But I wanted to share my experience.
u/scarybusride is right. The one I got was this http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CL21UW2/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1454001769&sr=1&keywords=belly+band (sorry on mobile, don't know how to format)
I have two, but can only really give my personal experience with them.
The first is one of those elastic tubes that you can also use to hold up your pants in the beginning. It really doesn't provide much in the way of support, but doesn't show lumps and bumps under clothes. I tend to wear it for short days out or if I know I'll mostly be sitting.
The second is this one from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009M2U0LQ/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1. The band over the top didn't seem to do anything for me, as the belt tended to slip up if anything, so I stopped using that part (it attaches with Velcro, so I just took it off). The support is really good but it does appear lumpy/ bulky under clothes, though it helped my back enough I didn't care and wore it pretty much daily anyway. I have recently noticed that the band has developed some creases, which not only dig in, but also seem to make the weight not distribute as evenly. So, I haven't been wearing it very often. I don't think it was particularly well made and definitely won't be able to use it for future pregnancies.
I got this one by NeoTech
I was looking at the more expensive serola one but my chiropractor said something wider would actually work better for me. Bonus that it was under $20!
I had mine on Friday. I'll tell you about the good and the bad, because you should be prepared for what is going to happen. No sugar coating it because you need to know what you're in for, but also that you start to feel better pretty quickly. I am on day two after my surgery, and I already feel exponentially better than I did yesterday.
I am not sure what you're having done, but I had a full hysterectomy. Going under was the easiest thing in the world. They gave me versed ahead of time so it calmed me down. Then they put the anesthesia into my IV and I was out just like that. I ended up being under for 8 hours, because the endo was very severe, and my doctor was determined to do it lapro so she wouldn't haven to open me up. I didn't realize anything at all was going on the whole time.
First waking up was rough. I had pain all over, including my vagina and anus, and of course my stomach. They immediately gave me some pain meds, and the pain began to subside. I was in the post-op room for about an hour, then they moved me to a room. The pain meds wore off, and at first the pain is intense. They want you to urinate and to walk a bit before they send you home. After the first time I tried to urinate, when I tried to lie down, the pain became so severe that I started to hyperventilate, and basically had a mild panic attack, but my sister was there are was able to talk me down. I really just had to take longer and slower breaths, but in the midst of the pain it was difficult to think to do that. You are going to have phlegm built up in your lungs. It is important that you try to cough that up so you don't get pneumonia.
I went home that night. Because of the IV fluids and all the water I had post-op (you get very very thirsty) I had to urinate several times that night. I could not get up on my own. Thankfully my husband is wonderful and was willing to get up with me and help me each time. Yesterday, the pain was intense. I was exhausted from barely sleeping all night. The pain pills barely touched the pain, and my sister and husband rightly would not allow me to just suck them down like candy. It was terrible. I won't lie. Being helpless was incredibly frustrating and difficult.
The pain meds make you constipated. I still haven't pooped. Get some over the counter stool softener and take one each day. Purchase some broccoli and salad greens. Stuff with fiber. Be prepared to get full very quickly. You'll be better off eating four or five small meals because even today I could only take a few bites and then I was full. Overfilling your stomach will cause pain.
Things to have to make your first day easier. Pillows. Lots and lots of pillows. My husband went and got me a body pillow and a couple extra regular sized pillows, and I am able to use those to prop myself into a comfortable sleeping position. You will NOT want to sleep on your back if you can help it because your tail bone will be unhappy. Second, an abdomen binder. Something like this. It looks crazy, but it is so helpful to help you when you're lying down and walking around. Lastly, a goodfriend/SO/Family member. Someone who you'd be comfortable seeing you naked. They will need to help you go to the bathroom. They will need to help you change your clothes. They will essentially have to do everything for you for a day. You WILL need the support.
Everything I've said here sounds awful, and it was. But it's day two for me, and I am already feeling so much better. The pain is still there, but it is not nearly so overwhelming. I can get up and move around without help. I can go to the bathroom without help. That first day feels like it is never going to get better, but it will. Just hang in there, and you will be surprised at how quickly you start to feel better. Just don't push yourself too hard.
Yes, sorry I forgot to do that. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003XRNZRM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1469640465&sr=8-1&keywords=neo+g+back+brace&pi=SY200_QL40) Should link to the Neo G Medical Grade Dorso Lumbar brace. :)
Before I get started, I want to let you know that I was told not to work during my pregnancy. Luckily, we can afford for me to be a stay at home mom. I’ve been pregnant a few times and have two adorable kids, one seven and one three months. I am so glad I was given this advice because there is no way I could have been on my feet during my pregnancies.
Also, you can do this! It’s hard, but if you love kids as much as me, you’ll do anything to get them! I viewed my pregnancy pain as acute pain. It was going to have a stop date... I could do this!
Also, my pain level did get worse after each pregnancy. I want to be honest about that. I combat it with exercise. I try to exercise every day now so that I have enough energy to be as active as a mom as I can. I do not regret my babies at all. They are my pride and joy and their existence is worth it. On the flip side, being with them lowers my pain level because it helps to keep my mind off of the pain.
https://www.amazon.com/Maternity-Belt-NEOtech-Pregnancy-Support/dp/B01GO2Q8ZS/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=pregnancy+support+belt&qid=1562852785&s=gateway&sprefix=pregnancy+support&sr=8-5
https://www.amazon.com/MagneTrainer-ER-Mini-Exercise-Bike-Exerciser/dp/B000V53KD8/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?keywords=arm+bike&qid=1562852959&s=gateway&sr=8-7
If your posture is in your upper back and shoulders I would suggest buying a brace to wear around the house, in addition to working on your abdominal strength and neck flexibility.
My little sister bought this one: http://amzn.com/B0019SQWWC
It worked well for her because she is quite small. But there are cheaper ones as well.
My hips are the worst too!! My physical therapist recommended I wear an SI belt especially when I’ll be walking a lot, to support my lower back/hips and help them stay in place. She even helped me pick out this one, and said not to bother with the fancy expensive ones (and she was right, this simple one works great!). You wear it around the mid points (in front) of your hips, and the kind of knobby back points of your hips. Tighten up and you’re ready for business. Hope this helps!
Saunders Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Support Belt, Medium (Waist: 32" - 42") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J9QT9HK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GWMNDbE5CHQP2
The regular RidgeRest already has an r value of 2.6 which should be OK at 20 degrees. I have multiple CCF pads and quilts and just tried layering them and the comfort level was marginally different at best. I would just get a sit pad such as the Thermarest Z seat or this one to put under your feet.
This one is heavy duty and well made. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01GO2Q8ZS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
I used a rolled up towel for a long time. It definitely worked! I eventually went to one designed specifically for lumbar support, and I definitely noticed a difference in the quality of support. The towel tends to squish down, and lose support after 30-45 minutes, in my experience.
Mine is something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Lower-Back-Lumbar-Support-Pillow/dp/B01G8KALHC
I've spent the last 3 or 4 years trying to correct my shoulder. I did way too much bench as a kid (literally only bench), and my left shoulder is so tight I'm amazed I didn't snap something back in the day. Now I stretch it every damn day, I have weird marks on my bicep (I must have damaged a blood vessile from all the stretching at some point), and I can't even bench / row much anymore because when I do it with proper form my tendons are so sore from all the stretching that it just hurts too much. I reach tendon failure before I ever even give the muscles a good workout. I think I'm getting close to finally growing my shoulder into proper place, but Jesus Christ it took me 3 or 4 years of really hard stretching just to get here. Often times I will stretch so hard that my arm goes numb and starts to turn a kind of purply color. All I want is to be able to make regular gains just like regular people but these fucking tendons are just not long enough. This thing has been a god-send for stretching. I feel like such a weirdo because most people don't have problems like this. I've been lifting on and off now (properly) for a couple years now and my max bench is still 135 x 4 and I can only do like 6 pullups.
My therapist recommended this really basic one because it’s pretty thin so you can wear it all day. Doesn’t bother you while sitting or even lying down. Saunders joint support belt
I am pretty plus sized and needed something that would actually come in a size I could use so I got this one. I LOVE it. It's a completely ridiculous contraption, I wouldn't wear it every day, but for when it's a Saturday and I'm buzzing around trying to get chores done it's really amazing.
A more expensive type of brace like this is what I use :) https://smile.amazon.com/Shoulder-Brace-Vive-Prevention-Compression/dp/B017AD9B9K/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1506530583&sr=8-3&keywords=shoulder+compression
I recently bought a gallon of rubbing alcohol:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OZ3ROSE
I doubt I'll ever need it, but if I do, that price can't be beat.
Someone mentioned putting it in a weed sprayer. Amazing idea.
Have you tried something like this?
I have a spinal cord injury and throughout the first year and a half, some seats/surfaces caused incredible pain in my back. The support helped. I also had to bring my own cushion to sit on. Maybe just having a softer surface to sit on might help. So, maybe have a soft pillow/cushion to sit on might help with the pain.
Also, do you wear a belt when you sit? For me, a belt causes lower back pain after a while. Maybe take off or undo your belt when you're sitting. I have to undo mine to relieve some pain.
I'm 33 weeks with #2 and I've been experiencing this! My midwife recommended getting a V2 supporter. It has seriously been a game changer. This is the one I use. Also, try to stay cool and dry, so a lot of airing out and icing if possible.
Thanks for the update! A laparoscopic procedure will have a much shorter recovery time. Some people go home the same day, but I had to stay in the hospital overnight. I was up and able to walk to the bathroom the next day though. I actually went to the grocery store on the 4th day, but I was only able to shuffle around slowly and I needed a lot of help. The second week I was able to get around on my own using a cane. By the third week I still was pretty sore but I was able to walk around like normal. It's week 6 now and I still have some incision pain if I move in a funny way, but I'm definitely ready to go back to work.
If your mom ends up having an open procedure, the recovery time will be a bit longer. She might be in the hospital for 2-4 days and it could be 4-6 weeks before she can walk around like normal.
I'm not sure if the doctor mentioned it but here are some things that helped me with recovery:
Side note: One thing I wasn't prepared for during recovery was how bad the withdrawal was once I stopped taking the painkillers. I was incredibly impatient, irritable and depressed coming off of the oyxcodone. My husband and I were fighting constantly until we realized it was due to the side affects from the medication. So if you're helping take care of your mom, remember to be patient! The psychological struggle during recovery can be just as hard, if not harder then the physical one.
No, I don't have insurance, and I don't qualify for any govt insurance either.
LaceIT Pectus Excavatum brace ($350)
Neo-G brace ($80)
I've got terrible posture from years of hunching over trying to hide my breasts in baggy shirts. I've got fibromyalgia now, and that coupled with my poor posture is wreaking havoc on my back. I recently bought this and much to my skeptical surprise, for the week I wore it before I went into a flare, it actually helped. It's not super comfortable, but it's also not torturously uncomfortable, and I do have to wear a shirt under it, which is kind of a pain in the ass, but still. I don't want to be that little old hunchbacked lady you try not to stare at in the doctor's office, you know? A tip on sizing; I am a small-boned girl, 5'4" 132lbs and the medium juuust fits me around the chest. Just thought I'd throw that out there it case it might be helpful to you.
Let's be pain free
All I know for all my back pain and my SOs we use the magic back
Its simple too. Lay on it for 5 mins then on the floor for another 5. There should be how to videos on YouTube.
Our back pains are for very different reasons and works for us both. Sometimes one use is enough Sometimes it takes a few days but still worth a shot
Another thing you might consider is adding a lumbar support cushion to your chair, and mount it slightly higher than you normally would such that the butt of your pistol tucks underneath the pad. I got [this] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WTO52I/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8) for in the car, and noticed right away that it made my pistol much more comfortable.
Congrats on the new job! I'm starting a new job next week, although not as glamorous, as a lifeguard so that should be interesting :)
Will your whole family be moving in with you at the hotel? Or is it just you staying there while you work? Just curious!
I decided to pick a couple of things that add up to 30, if that's not ok I can change it. I stalked a little and saw that you were trying to get healthier, so I think this is really important to have, because getting enough water is a really important part of being healthy. I have recently started leading healthier lifestyle and I carry my tumbler around everywhere I go so I always have water to drink and I'm not tempted to drink soda etc. Secondly, if your work allows it, i think this fan is a really good idea to have, because I know lobbies can get really warm and standing most of the day can make you sweat. No one enjoys being more uncomfortable than they have to be at work.
If the two items isn't ok i think this lumbar support cushion would be your best bet, I'm not sure if your work would allow it but it has some amazing reviews and could hopefully lessen a bit of the back pain you're feeling
This zumba cd would be my choice for myself :) or this juicing book
Thanks for the contest! and good luck at work :)
I've been having leg spasms, which seems to be attributed to poor posture when sitting at my desk. I also just need to help keep my body in shape while I'm still young so that I'm not in crazy poor shape when I'm older!
This isn't the most urgent need in the world, but this posture pillow on my wish-list is something I've been hoping to buy for myself once my housing situation is figured out more (and my finances along with it).
I'm not the neediest person in the world, and I'll get it for myself eventually, so I want to thank you sincerely for this contest and let you know this is a truly awesome thing you're doing :) If you find my cause noble I would very much appreciate it! Either way, stay classy :)
I talked to my Dr about this last week. She recommended this supporter. I haven't tried it yet.
Hope you get some relief!
I spend most of my day in front of a computer. I know I slouch, and while I'm working on that, and things are getting better now that I'm lifting on the regular, I wonder, is something like the posture corrector linked below a gimmick, does it actually help, or will it inhibit/hurt me at all? Any thoughts?
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B076H25R3C/