Constance L G.
Another EDS'er here. I originally bought the Spinal Q after a thoracic rotation (thanks, scoliosis), which took my ribs along for a spin as well. I tried three different braces I bought online and none of them were very helpful. As many people with Ehlers-Danlos can attest, I have a vast array of braces, and most I have a love/hate relationship with. Then came the Spinal Q. I will be honest and say that unless you have an acute injury as I did, start slow and work up gradually or you will be plenty sore at the end of the day. Nevertheless, after two weeks of wearing it all day, I went without it one afternoon, whilst walking my dog, and noticed immediately that my shoulders were straighter and my posture better without me trying to consciously make it happen. My mid back didn't engage the usual burning fatigue I normally experience, either, after walking for a short while.
I will always be hypermobile. I am happy to have found a brace that both successfully holds me together and is comfortable to wear. It's actually kind of relaxing after you put it on since your muscles don't have to struggle so hard to keep you upright.
Customer service is outstanding as well. If you have any issues or questions, they are the best.
D C.
The SpinalQ Vest Rx is a great product! Been wearing it daily, for a few hours, over the past month. It is very comfortable. I have noticed a great improvement with my postural alignment.
Yuri B.
My experience with Alignmed goes way back. I first discovered S3 about 2010 and since then, I wear it daily. My life has changed.
My work requires long periods of time standing and I wear the Posture shirt daily. About a month ago, I got the first Spinal Q. What a difference!
Not only does it have great support, but it improves posture, decreases back pain, and is much easier to use than the S3. The Neurobands, which are built in, are so much easier to use.
Thank you to the Alignmed team for such a GREAT PRODUCT!
Carol P.
I recently found out I have scoliosis and was informed I needed to wear this vest. I was shocked and concerned but after being fitted with the vest I realized it would help me tremendously. I wear it daily for 2-4 hours as recommended. It isn’t uncomfortable or cumbersome. I feel that it is helping me regain good posture so I don’t slump or tire from an aching back. I had to send it in for minor repairs due to wear and the communication with the company representative was wonderful. It was returned quickly and brand new feeling. Thank you for this product. I really needed this for my health and well being.
Marianne M.
It's helping me with my upper back. My posture has become stooped and the Spinal Q helps me to stand more upright and seems to keep me aligned. It reminds me to try and correct my posture without 'cutting ' into me.
Jerome T.
I really get a lot of benefit from my SpinalQ. It gives me that support for my back and posture. Also, I needed some repair and William Fregoso was the absolute best at delivering first rate customer sevice. I would recommend their products to anyone.
Julie G.
I am a Registered Nurse who has consistent and severe mid-back pain when caring for patients. I was at the point where nothing worked to help my pain, and I was near tears, in excruciating pain every day. The Spinal Q back brace, though it has not totally alleviated my pain, has reduced it to the point where I can continue working with milder pain, and without being near tears. I highly recommend this product.
Patrick
The SpinalQ helps me to keep compressed, and my blood pressure/heart rhythm is constant, the gentle pressure supports my core and helps me breathe.
Gary
I originally bought this one for myself. After I saw how effective it was, I ended up buying another one for my wife. And guess what? Now my sister wants one! Thank you for creating such an effective product!
SONIA C.
I did struggle with my back for many years since I have a serious scoliosis from age 4.
This product saved me!!!... After wearing for 24 hours my pain improved and after 3 days it was gone.
I am using it all day when I go to the office since I have been sitting for many hours and I feel great!
My posture improved as well and finally I can go back to my daily routine.
Thank you for having on the market such great product!!
Justin Y
I owe a lot to Alignmed! I’ve been using Alignmed’s Spinal Q Vest & Posture Shirt 2.0 for the better part of three years now and I’m absolutely shocked at the results. After a serious back injury I thought my life & career was over. I’m an acoustic musician who tours nationally, I’m constantly putting my body through painful situations and a few years back my body just “snappedâ€. But thanks to Alignmed’s products I’m back on the stage, working out everyday, & feeling so much better. The support and pain relief that the Spinal Q Vest & Posture Shirt 2.0 give are unlike anything else on the market. I wouldn’t have been able to make the progress I’ve made without Alignmed. BEST COMPANY / PRODUCT EVER! I can’t say enough good things about Alignmed. Feel free to email me if you want to talk more about my specific situation or my experience with Alignmed. Contact information & more can be found at Http://www.JustinYates.net. ðŸµ
Shelley K
I'm a hair stylist & work long hours along with run & boot camp .
I have had excruciating Shoulder pain due to bad posture & an over worked body!!!
Alignmed vest has changed my life!!
I used to stop running every 2 miles due to pain & wonder how I was going to make it through ! I was recommended to Alignmed . William & all the staff took such great care of me to make sure my vest fitted correctly & that I was wearing it to its fullest potential to relieve my pain!!
I CANNOT live without my vests!!
It gives me such great relief the minute I put it on & it positions me were i naturally am supose to be ! The relief of pain is so comforting .
I cannot say enough great things about this vest & there customer service!!
My posture is improving & my pain is less & less . I’m so thankful to have found the vest & have recommended Willian to anyone that talks back or shoulder pain . And the vest has helped them all
I’m so thankful for this product !!!
Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou !!
Michael K
When I first got this brace for scoliosis (Marfan), all I had were flares, and it was quite a bit to adjust to. Well, 5 years has past and now pain is chronic, and there are days when I wear the brace all day. I'd go so far as to say it makes life livable. There does seem to be periods of wear that my body tires of it, (like after 8 hours) but I suspect it has aligned my back sufficiently to remove it for awhile. I had a brace in the 70's too - it isn't like that torture chamber! This one is soft, comfy and adjustable. It keeps me off of the opiates too. I agree with Nichole Seay; it is a lifesaver. Thank you folks so very much. Back in my teens I feared all I could look forward to was that horror doctors called a brace. But this is actually comfortable!
Liz
I hurt my shoulder scapular region pain from a large bust after bad adjustment was left in terrible pain felt so much better pain relief for 1st time in days my headache went it’s amazing but the process to get the brace was slow and staff indifferent especially ms doucette however product is great but they need to respect their customers!
Nichole S
I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Marfan's syndrome. I dislocate or sublux over half of my ribs and vertebrae daily. My shoulders sublux as well. I have continuous pain from torn tissue in my ribs from the instability and constant movement. The moment this was placed on me the pain level dropped massively. I cannot speak highly enough of this vest!!
Stacey l
Recommending this for my dad! As soon as i put it on, it put my posture in place. I felt relief finally after 6 years!!!