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Should i wear a posture brace? my chiropractor told me muscles will becone dependent on the brace but im not getting better without it. help?
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Back braces SUCK: There is no stable point of purchase for a back brace to work. It is useful only to remind you to use proper lifting techniques.
Answered 4/18/2016
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