I know that if you have a really critical, unatural crooked spine then you have to go to hospital and be put on weights. I as just wondering if you can buy them for home use at night, because it's hard to keep your back straight whilst sleeping (which is when you grow the most). Please help :)
2006-10-22 12:57:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
You can't - and you shouldn't.
If you have a problem with your back, go and have it assessed - it's better to catch it early.
The 'weights' used in hospital are not weights- they use traction - a harness attached to heavy weights, but only in specific cases for specific reasons- and they're used a lot less nowadays.
Do not try replicating this at home - you could do yourself serious damage.
Go to a reputable doctor, who can assess you and refer you on to whoever would be relevant for you.
Perhaps you just need to do some back strengthening exercises and pay heed to your posture.
2006-10-22 13:04:27 · answer #1 · answered by RM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you try buying the weights, try making a conscious effort to walk straight up with your shoulders even. Just like adding ankle weights, adding weight may not help. If you are a jogger, how much of a differnce does adding 5lb when you already weigh 120 or 180? If you are concerned about your spine while you sleep, try an orthopedic pillow. This pillow allows your cervical spine (neck) to stay in a natural position.
2006-10-22 13:03:52 · answer #2 · answered by yanke51fan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While regular exercise is a good solution to bad posture problems, wearing a posture support is a great alternative solution for those who can’t find the time to hit the gym. A suitable posture brace promotes good posture by constraining your back and shoulders into the recommended upright position. Using an elastic material strapped around the back, the brace provides the resistance needed to hold the shoulders and neck areas back, thus helping maintain a straight back for the rest of the day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KNumvhC0-8
2015-06-03 04:26:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
If your talking about posture, you need to do stretching and strengthening training. The muscles between your chest and shoulder get tighter when your posture isn't good and stretches out your back area. If you lift weights to increase your muscles in your back and stomach your posture should get better over time.
If your talking about Scoliosis, go to the doctor or find a sports medicine or medical supply shop in the yellow pages (if what you're talking about even exists).
2006-10-22 13:06:30 · answer #4 · answered by LetMeBe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a structural reason for this problem to become visible. If you find the initiating problem, plus getting regular treatment for correction, you should be headed in the direction of reversing the problem.. But, that initiating factor is the one most often missed.
If your condition is not of a congenital nature, there is hope for you to get help.
2006-10-22 13:49:31 · answer #5 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont wear weights it increases the problem
i would take martial arts it helps but if ur back is already screwed up.... do yoga. yoga has been here since the 5th century and every one used to do it. now no one does it and does alot of work therefore there are alot more problems in the 21st century world
2006-10-22 13:19:42 · answer #6 · answered by Qasim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-24 01:03:44 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a Body by God Chiropractor, check out websight and see if one is close by you ,They can correct Sciolosis.
2006-10-22 13:08:36 · answer #8 · answered by Terry S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋