PRIMEKINETIX PostureMedic Dynamic Posture Brace for Neck and Back Support -For Enhanced Shoulder Alignment, Posture Improvement & Stretching- M(Blue)

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Great product, made well!

I have chronic back pain/issues ever since I was a kid (I’m now 59). I’ve tried SO many back products and contraptions so I feel I’m extremely certified to write this review. This works. Period. It’s SUPER easy to throw on, doesn’t cause me discomfort and it relieves my back pain. It’s also doing great at helping to correct my posture. A close friend, a fellow “hump backer” recommended this to me. This was brought to his attention by his chiropractor. He’s extremely fit so he wears the more advanced one. I however, while not a slug, do not visit the gym everyday. However, I’m on my feet constantly. I’m a woman, 5’5,” 165lbs. I’m a 38C/40B, but i have a broad back which measures 43 inches in diameter. I purchased the Regular Medium. I like this SO much I just purchased a second one.I’m constantly misplacing the first one and I’m at the point where I do NOT want to be without this. Yes, there are cheaper type products here on Amazon and elsewhere, but NONE like this. I HIGHLY recommend this. You can’t beat Amazon shipping and it’s returnable. Nothing to lose but back pain.

I didn't know which ones to get because I wanted one for myself and one for my daughter so that we could do the exercises together.I got the Original medium posture brace for her, and I got the Large plus one for me. The plus means that the resistance of the surgicaltubing that is used to create the product, is greater. I tried out my daughter's brace and my own and I could barely use the plus one. I'mjust not strong enough. I consider myself to be a fairly strong woman. So unless you have been lifting weights and you are a really strongwoman, I would suggest not getting the plus strength. Depending on your shoulder width and shirt size, you can either get a medium or alarge original strength one. I usually wear a large size shirt, but as I've gotten older, my torso is getting smaller. So, I feel like the mediumoriginal is a good starting brace for me. I would guess that the large original brace would be a little easier to use and offer less resistance tome. The trick to making these braces successful, is getting the brace that is the right beginning size for you, and you might have to buy morethan one of the braces in order to figure that out. But, it is worth the money to do that and you can always return one. Or you can order one thatmight be a little on the easier side and another one that you believe will be a bit harder, and then work into it. One thing I really feel strongly thatthe company should do, is make a DVD available with the product so that you can just put on the DVD and do the exercises with the person onthe DVD. Without the DVD, you are looking on the internet, trying to remember what they said to do. And, if you don't have anybody at home todo the exercises with, it can provide a human support feeling to you exercise routine. You don't feel so alone. PostureMedic------Please create thisDVD for your customers!! We need this! Great product for helping posture problems, but it has to be put to use by the one buying it. If there is NOTHING stopping the buyer from getting in there and doing the exercises, then you will have greater success! A DVD will make it so much more likely that the buyer will get in there and use the product.

TLDR: Would not purchase this product unless you are okay with paying $14 shipping every time a replacement is needed.I initially purchased this product in June of 23, and it started to fall apart after a few months of use. The foam handles are extremely delicate and have zero reinforcement. I contacted the company and asked for a replacement, and they sent one without hesitation. However, after another few months, I ran into the exact same issue. I only use this to do pull aparts (as described in the manual) a few times a week when my back is aching at work.Upon contacting the company regarding another replacement, my message was forwarded to the president of the company when I questioned why they were wanting me to pay $14 to ship a product that clearly has a defect and a supposed 'lifetime warranty'. I will post the response I received below - I am not sure why he is making references to rubber, as the issue I am having is with the foam handles. They clearly have zero plans to improve the product or even investigate the issue, and I am blown away at such a response directly from the president regarding such a simple inquiry.Note: my original review was removed, I think for including the email addresses and names of the owner, hence the redaction:Please see below from the President.Hey ---, he bought the first one in June and it lasted until November, then we sent him a new one and it's lasted till now February. Our replacement policy takes consideration for general wear and tear and we are happy to replace his unit, but he MUST pay the shipping fee. Or he can swing by the office and we will give it to him. Furthermore, I have to buy new sneakers every 3 months, and new tires for my car every other year. All rubber products eventually wear out, and instead of us insisting that they go buy a new one at full retail, like I have to with my sneakers, tires,and every single other product that I have ever purchased. We are willing to eat the cost of the product but he must pay for shipping. Our replacement policy is unheard of in any category and at this point, if it is not good enough, then he will have to purchase a brand new one from Amazon, our website, or one of our thousands of chiropractors that offer the product. Additionally, we have been in operations for 12 years now, sold over 500,000 units and this is the ONLY person burning through these products so fast. My question is what is he doing with the product other than what is recommended? Since there's no way for us to ensure proper use, again, we are happy to send a replacement but he must pay the shipping fee. Period. Have a nice day.

My chiro did not suggest posture corrector but I was in pain and wanted to try these stronger elastic ones. The good, it is nice and strong and pulls back the shoulders pretty well. The bad, what about the neck? In sure I was sitting funny or was not paying attention to my neck with my shoulders pulled back while doing computer work. FyI

It hurts when you wear it