SHAPERKY Posture Corrector for Women for Support: Back Brace for Full Back Support - Adjustable Shoulder Straightener for Women and Men (Black, Small)

I took a bad fall last year which tore my rotator cuff in different places, tore my bicep, injured my neck and broke my foot. After having multiple surgeries, I was noticing that I was walking hunched over. My posture had changed after being in pain for a long period of time as well as not walking right. I went to physical therapy after my surgeries, therapist confirmed after my examination that my posture needed improvement. She recommended a posture support belt to help alleviate pain as well as correct my posture. This product not only helped me with posture but the pain in my neck and shoulders decreased! Having good posture is so important for your health and wellbeing. So many people walk around with their head down looking at their phones which causes so many issues with posture. I would definitely recommend this product to everyone. You will notice a big difference in how you walk as well as how much it straightens your shoulders which alleviates the pain between the shoulder blades. It’s so easy to use, the velcro holds very well. I hand wash it with free and clear laundry detergent and air dry it. I’ve had it for over a year now and it’s held up very well. The only thing I recommend is buying a larger size. I’m petite 4’11, weigh 115 lbs and purchased a small. I don’t have a small waist so It fits a little snug around that area. Still works great but I wish I would have purchased a size up for more comfort.

Overall, I felt like this has been a great posture support to help me adjust my posture. I've been a sloucher my entire life and have finally gotten to the point that I'm starting to worry about long-term problems if I don't correct my posture. When I realized my back was starting to hurt whenever I intentionally straightened it out and keeping my back straight made my muscles tired after only a minute or two, I knew I needed help! First, I tried one of those posture correctors that only goes around the shoulders and behind the back to pull the shoulders back, but it didn't help much with my entire back and didn't give it much support to help me improve my posture much. I tried this one because it gives support throughout the entire torso as well as helping pull the shoulders back, and it has helped much more. Please note that it's not designed to completely prevent you from slouching or to force the correct posture (it's designed to still allow you to move around and is not intended for all day wear, but just to wear for periods at a time to help with posture), but it does give your body support to help you keep the correct posture more easily until your muscles can strengthen enough to hold it more easily on your own. Think of it as training wheels for correcting your posture. It provides enough support and pressure to help you identify what adjustments you need to make in order to improve your posture and to provide additional support to help you hold the correct posture longer as you make the effort. My posture was so bad that it was sometimes difficult for me to even tell whether I had it right when I tried to straighten up, so this helps me feel what to adjust as needed. I like to wear it pretty snug because I need the support, but I've found that when I sit, it sometimes slides up a little higher on my waist than I like for the full support for my lower back, so I usually like to wear it for an hour or two while I'm doing something that I know I'll be standing up for (like working in the kitchen or going for a walk). When I take it off, I can feel the difference. I can tell that my posture is better (until I get lazy and start slouching again ;) ) and I can feel how it was supporting my muscles while it was on. Just a heads up, though, after wearing it a few times, my back starting hurting more for a little while (and popping a lot when I stretched it) because I've slouched for so many years that it took some adjustment for my back to get used to straightening out more again. After a couple of weeks of wearing this for an hour or two each day, though, my back started strengthening and straightening enough that the discomfort subsided and using good posture is slowly getting a little easier and more comfortable.

I received this item quickly, they shipped it fast. It is functional and I like it because you adjust it on all different parts of the item so I think it's very important for the comfort of the person since we all have different levels of pain and this item helps and reminds me to keep me posture. I wear it over a fitted shirt. The padded shoulder part helps. And the adjustable straps are great

The posture brace arrived quickly and the instructions to wear were easy to follow. The posture brace is well designed to align the shoulders down and back to facilitate proper posture. The brace is constructed from materials that will last with boning placed structurally to help support the back but padded with materials that are comfortable. The stretchable straps that help align the shoulders are flexible wrap around the front of the brace under the bustline and velcro type materials can be adjusted as tight or loose as needed for comfort. The brace fits well under clothing, and is not noticeable unless wearing necklines that are lower on the shoulders such as a tank top. Initially I tried to pull my shoulders back so far, that it was not comfortable and could only wear the brace for two hours. The next time, I loosened the straps a bit and was able to wear all day - from 6:30 AM to 11 PM. Each week I have made the straps just a bit tighter and my posture is improving. I highly recommend this product to all and suggest you start reasonably; do not try to correct years of bad posture in a day. One tip, for the first few times you wear the brace, be sure to wear with dark slacks or skirt. The first two times I wore the brace, the black color seemed to rub off on the waistband, but a good washing and my white jeans were good as new.

Really wanted to like it but it doesn’t pull my shoulders back.

I bought this brace during a flare up with my back and wanted something to help me focus on my posture. What I like about this brace is that it is easy to put on and to adjust not just around the mid section but also the shoulders. Unlike a lot of other braces that have measly shoulder straps these are wider and able to avoid from slipping off thus defeating the purpose. I do wish that the lumbar was longer going a bit further down my back to support it more, but maybe I just have a long torso. One thing I will emphasize is that this isn't going to correct your posture. Once you remove it, you'll actually slouch to get a bit of reprieve. But if you're working all day at a computer or lifting it certainly can help so you don't hunch over. Best advice is to strengthen your core. Abs, lower back and lower lats. Stretch your pecs as they can pull you forward and over. The brace definitely helps you keep in mind having better posture which is something I need as I no longer have my dad around to chastise me to sit up straight.

This is by far the BEST back brace or posture corrector that I’ve ever purchased. I have been suffering from shoulder tendinitis and arthritic spine for several years now and nothing seems to help. But surprisingly this one gave me a much needed relief just after 2 days of using it. The fabric is comfortable and it doesn’t cause me to feel hot. The metal inserts can be removed easily before washing. The Velcro straps are easily accessible to tighten the areas that needs to be corrected. I believe this product is worth the money. It helped correct my posture and lessen my chronic pain. FYI, I am back to walking my dog in the mornings since I started wearing this brace.

Uncomfortable, making me sweaty. It doesn’t work

For the price it's okay, definitely helps a bit with posture, but feels a bit cheap and instructions aren’t clear, it’s trial and error getting the straps right.

It's great and really well-made. It fits just right and really does help to keep your back straight. Very pleased with it.

I bought this for my wife to try. I had already given her a different type of brace a couple of years ago (the type which only spans the upper back between the shoulder blades), but this new one looked more comfortable, so thought I'd give her one to try. As soon as she put it on, she said she liked it better. Her first comment was that it was much more comfortable where it goes under the arms. The previous one used to dig into her skin whereas the Shaperky Posture Corrector is softer and cups her under the arm. Also, the Shaperky allows for full arm movement whereas her old one restricted movement to a certain extent. The entire brace is made out of soft material that allows for flexibility, even though it has the look of a corset. There are 2 thin hard plastic pieces that are positioned on each side of your spine to keep it nice and straight. This is a part of what helps to provide support and straighten your back. They are removable in case you need to wash the brace or you can even wear it without those pieces. There are 3 pairs of adjustable straps, so my wife was able to perfectly customize how the brace would support her. One strap is the thick belt strap that goes around your waist. 2 straps tighten the lower back portion of the brace, and 2 straps tighten the shoulder section to keep them straight. The stitching is good quality, which makes me feel like this brace will be durable, and it enhances the visual appeal. The sizing is accurate. I bought a small for my wife in accordance with the chart in the listing, and it is perfect. After trying it for some days, my wife says this brace is definitely comfortable to wear, whether she is moving around the house, working (desk job), or just sitting. She wore it with a thin layer of clothing and then with a bulky sweater. It was easy to adjust the straps in both cases for a great fit. A big plus of the Shaperky over her old one is that when she’s sitting, the length of the Shaperky forces her spine to be straight from shoulders to tailbone. With her old brace, she noticed that the lower portion of her spine was not straight (it only pulled on her shoulders). So the Shaperky is definitely better for correcting posture throughout her back. Overall, she says the brace is very comfortable to wear and after some time she even forgets it’s on. After wearing it, she doesn’t feel any discomfort anywhere, and she definitely sits and walks straighter, which is the whole point of this brace. The key is to be consistent, and it works!

Fabulous brace. A real pain reliever. Even makes my neck stand straighter. The pain in my back is made more comfortable although the rods get a bit of taking used to.

I love it!