Futuro is one of the leading manufacturers of sports products. The company is present in 42 countries around the world and manufactures a complete line of sports supplies. In 2008, the company was acquired by 3M and now operates as its subsidiary. Futuro was started in 1917 by a young Cincinnati man named George “Jack” Jung, Jr., a sportsperson who …

One of the major signs of kyphosis is having a back that is rounded than normal. Having a slightly curved spine is normal. However, when the curve is more than 40 degrees, it is excess. Kyphosis comes in varying degrees. Depending with the severity of the ailment, a person may have an excessive spine curvature. This makes some people experience …

What do you think of when you hear the words “posture corrector bra” or “posture support bra”? Of course, you may be thinking of bras. But what exactly do these bras do? Read on. A posture corrector bra typically has an “X” or crisscross pattern across the back. When you wear the bra, the back crisscross design will gently force …

One of the ways of retraining your muscles to align to better posture is by wearing a posture shirt. The best posture corrector shirts have elastic bands and are specially stitched to guide the body to be in upright position by compressing various muscles. Posture correcting shirts are mainly used by athletes to improve their performance. The shirts are especially …

If you are experiencing severe pain under your left rib cage, then find out the causes, symptoms, and treatment by going through this article. The rib cage, is also known as the thoracic cavity, it supports the shoulder girdle and surrounds the muscles around the chest. It consists of 24 bones and it acts as a protective covering to some …

These days, more and more people experience a pain in lower left side of back that sometimes may continue for months. This pain typically is localized around the torso and below the ribs. It may almost disappear during certain periods of the day and appear again being intermittent or dull. Some people report that the pain still remains even after they …

Shoulder blades are surrounded by tissues and muscles which aid in their movement and any pain can indicate a problem with the body. Children, men and women of all ethnic and races can experience pain between shoulder blades. You may suffer the pain during pregnancy, after eating, when sneezing or when breathing. You may not be able to reach the painful area …

Are you worried about your lower left abdomen pain? Today, having body pains is common due to stress, unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle. Usually, we hear complaints of discomfort in the abdomen. It is common and sometimes does not need intervention because it will subside after a few minutes. This kind of pain usually results from strained or pulled muscles. But, we …

Your posture mainly depends with the shape of your spinal cord and tone of your muscles. Most people can maintain the correct upright posture. However, some people find it difficult to achieve and maintain correct posture. The way you walk or sit can contribute to wrong posture. For example, if you usually sit for long hours in front of the …

There are different reasons why you may suffer from back pain. Some common reasons include issues with the sacroiliac joints in your lower spine, degenerative or herniated discs, muscle strains and even arthritis. While you can combat back pain in various ways, using a back brace for lower back pain is the least intrusive method. Moreover, using a brace is …