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Back brace for studying/reading
Started by Preintel
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Be sure to wear it every time you're at the library through medical school for maximum results.
If you wear a back brace too much, it can weaken your back.
This is the most insane gunner thread ive ever seen. You win!
This.
Most back braces are meant for you to allow your back to heal after injuries or trauma. They restrict movement, which prevents additional damage (and probably the pain associated with it). They are good for this purpose. They are BAD if you abuse them and use them regularly. You will absolutely weaken your back if you wear it too often unnecessarily, and that will in turn make you more susceptible to injury or trauma.
Adjust your posture on your own. Don't use a brace, just keep reminding yourself to sit up straight.
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hahahah.How about you just study like a normal human being for 50 minutes at a time and take 10 minute breaks. Add to that regular exercise, core training, and yoga, so that you don't have to resort to wearing devices intended for people with serious injuries or trauma their back.
i prefer maximum comfort when i need to focus 100% which is not often. if i'm doing typical routine tasks like email or lights tasks i can do it on a concrete block and not notice. when i'm studying for the mcat etc., then i need maximum comfort for maximum focus.
i prefer to put my ipad on a bookholder and sit on a recliner which has a high back to cradle my head. since i'm reclined, my back rests on the sofa. it's not perfect but it's the best solution for me.
I've tried ergonomic chairs as well. currently i'm going to look into the steelcase leap & the humanscale freedom chair with headrests. the herman miller embody chair is no good for me because it has poor lumbar support in the upright position. in the reclining position, there is no headrest to support your head. HM says that the chair stabilizes the cervical spine (neck) by supporting the thoracic spine. that doesn't work for me. when you recline, your neck has to counter recline, and without a headrest this is not comfortable.
i also recommend doing neck and back exercises to strengthen your muscles so the fatigue less.
i prefer to put my ipad on a bookholder and sit on a recliner which has a high back to cradle my head. since i'm reclined, my back rests on the sofa. it's not perfect but it's the best solution for me.
I've tried ergonomic chairs as well. currently i'm going to look into the steelcase leap & the humanscale freedom chair with headrests. the herman miller embody chair is no good for me because it has poor lumbar support in the upright position. in the reclining position, there is no headrest to support your head. HM says that the chair stabilizes the cervical spine (neck) by supporting the thoracic spine. that doesn't work for me. when you recline, your neck has to counter recline, and without a headrest this is not comfortable.
i also recommend doing neck and back exercises to strengthen your muscles so the fatigue less.
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Just be sure to stand up and stretch every hour or so. Walk around for a minute and take a quick mental refresh with a little physical activity..does wonders.
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Need more deadlifts!
I only wear a back brace when I play video games so i don't hurt myself.
I am not a gunner, I just want to make sure I don't kill my back during 2 years of intensive sitting and studying. We are medical students but will be useless if we are worms in a hospital...
I do agree dead lifts would be good to help me get a stronger back. =)
I do agree dead lifts would be good to help me get a stronger back. =)
You should try Blogilates! She's super energetic and it's pretty fun (but really tough!).
Here's all her back videos (but I would recommend starting with her beginner's series that goes over the basics): http://www.blogilates.com/back
Here's all her back videos (but I would recommend starting with her beginner's series that goes over the basics): http://www.blogilates.com/back
Good lord how out of shape is your average pre-med that people are getting backaches while studying?
