back straight support?

[alanuk]

I found a website a few days ago and now I lost it and can't remember it but it had something you could wear that kept your back straight as I have a habit of slouching, can anyone advise?

[Kittycat]

It may be the Equifit 'Shoulders Back' that you saw.

I've got one, they are not too comfortable, so be prepared to wear it over a T shirt, but it does encourage you to keep your shoulders back.

[Tatooed Lady]

I was told by a dressage rider that keeping a dressage whip tucked into the back of your pants, then up under the shirt keeps you pretty straight.

[Peanut]

I have a physio "harness" that I use sometimes and is helpful. Available from large chemists.

[simons-mum]

I find an ordinary body protector helps to some extent, cheap solution if you already own 1 ;)

[KazRider]

It may be the Equifit 'Shoulders Back' that you saw.

I've got one, they are not too comfortable, so be prepared to wear it over a T shirt, but it does encourage you to keep your shoulders back.


I've got one of these and it isn't very comfortable, sometimes a t-shirt underneath isn't quite enough.

Sportabac do one that is very similar that looks much more comfortable.

They certainly do help though, my posture is really bad and i find it makes a huge difference wearing mine.

[IAmEllie]

argh, i was having a lesson last week and when i was cantering my back suddenly siezed up, it was horrible! :( it was hurting a bit because i think i over-did it at the gym after having not been for ages, but i don't know if it's from that, or maybe tensing up a bit too much -or a combination. i've had to cancel my lesson this week though because i don't want to do more damage :(