Should the thoracic retrainer be used forever? I have osteoporosis and it was recommended to me by chiropractor. It does make my chest sore at times.
Hello,
Since I don’t know why you were recommended a thoracic brace I can’t really give you a definitive answer but I would say that using a brace all of the time will probably slowly weaken your postural muscles in the area which wouldn’t be a good thing.
Kris
Hi there. To be more clear I was actually referring to a thoracic retrainer foam block which I lye on for 20mins 3 times a week to help with spine realignment as I have osteoporosis. It is not a brace, Apologies for not being clear. I just wanted to know if it was OK to use ad infinitum.
My mistake, sorry.
I would have thought that it would be ok to keep using. Possibly gradually decrease usage to every 2-3 days over time perhaps as there will probably be a decreasing need to use it in the long term.
Kris
Thank you.