I haven't tried one, but have been thinking about getting one. I went to "Hanger" a place that makes braces, artificial limbs, etc. To get a wrist splint. They had an "LSO Soft Body Jacket" sitting there for someone else. It looked like it would work well. If I recall it was one piece that slipped over your head and velcros shut on one side. Though it might have just been velcroed shut on one side already. It was a 3/4 inch tan colored foam. Looked stiff, but pliable. I think she said it was $800, and my insurance covered 80%. So it would cost me $160. Not too bad if it lasts awhile. They can just measure you, or make a mold of your belly area. I really think it would help me. The lateral supports on my chair just don't hold me straight. They always come loose. Greg
> To Greg and others interested in the soft body jackets--I think I > need of these to help my posture or support me a bit better.....we > have tried binders years ago with no luck because they move around > too much on me, I have a syrinx and awful pain many days, this body > jacket may just work for me I'm hoping-- (have any of you tried any > of them at all ? ) seems to be a few types not sure what may be > best, there are some like Boston Brace and other styles.....I need > something to just kinda support my back and tighten quad gut a bit > and I believe that could help quite a bit. ( Greg if you or anyone > else gets one or has tried them yet, please let me know what you > think ?? )thanks all-- Dan H*** C-6 going on towards 16 years post. > > > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > Sent: Fri, March 8, 2013 9:26:09 AM > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] LSO Soft Body Jacket > A girdle or corset is considered a soft body brace.... There are > several forms of soft body bracing to hold and preserve. > Best Wishes > > > In a message dated 3/8/2013 9:16:18 A.M. Central Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > >> What is a soft body brace? >> >> Meredith >> > >> From: "greg" <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] >> Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 2:56:07 PM >> Subject: [QUAD-L] LSO Soft Body Jacket >> >> Anyone wear a Soft Body Jacket back brace? >> My spine is curving a bit and my chair's lateral supports never >> stay tight enough and move out. They then bother my inner arm, a >> lot. And my back starts to hurt and be uncomfortable. I was >> thinking about trying a sort body back brace. I just don't know >> how bad it would feel sitting in a chair all day with one on. I >> might still need my lateral supports so I don't tip out. I'm so >> much more tippy than I use to be. I just don't know if a soft >> body brace is strong enough to hold me straight. Not a abdominal >> binder, but a 3/4 inch foam brace. >> Thanks, Greg
