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jean68130
jean68130

A month since I received and started wearing my corset - must say the pain I had in my hip and back has gone and no more painkillers are needed. One day I decided not to wear it and the pain was back - so yes I can recommend wearing these corsets. I thought it would be too warm in this hot weather but I am quite surprised that it's ok. Just need to get rid of my limp and then I'll be a happy lady as I really miss walking but the limp inhibits me.

Regards

Jean

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  • sue13845
    sue13845 jean68130

    Posted

    What corset are you using?
    • jean68130
      jean68130 sue13845

      Posted

      Hi Sue, it is a PRIM 401 Semi-rigid. Very good as it fastens with velcro. I am so amazed the difference it makes - I was sceptical at first but the proof was in the wearing. One drawback - I have had to tighten the elastic in the waist of my skirts as it holds 'everything'  but I look so much slimmer ha ha!!

      Regards

      Jean

      Regards

      Jean

    • jen86183
      jen86183 jean68130

      Posted

      It sounds great, if the pain I have in my back since hip op persists I might get one.
    • jean68130
      jean68130 jen86183

      Posted

      Hi Jen, I feel like a new woman since I started wearing it. I was in so much pain and had to take Tramadol to get some relief but once the Tramadol wore off I was in pain again. Seemed to spend my time lying on the bed to help to ease it. I was amazed at the difference a simple corset made. OK it's not a black lace one with red ribbons but who cares when it does the trick eh!!

      Regards

      Jean

    • jean68130
      jean68130 jen86183

      Posted

      Sorry gave the wrong info - it is a PRIM 981.

      Regards

  • RichardKen
    RichardKen jean68130

    Posted

    Dear Jean it's great that it is working for you but it does rather suggest to me that you would really benefit from seeing a good chiropractor. Cheers Richard

    • jean68130
      jean68130 RichardKen

      Posted

      Hi, the corset was prescribed for me by a  Specialist  at the Hospital so no need of a chiropractor!!!!

      Regards

      Jean

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy jean68130

      Posted

      Do you remember initially how you were none too sure about the idea?  Great that it has really paid off and the specialist was right!
    • jean68130
      jean68130 ptolemy

      Posted

      Hi, I thought a corset would not be the answer - wrong eh!

      Regards

      Jean

  • sue87388_UK
    sue87388_UK jean68130

    Posted

    Hi Jean,

    Can I ask how you got the corset in the first place please. I have constant pain due to SI joint being damaged during hip replacement. Currently waiting for an ablation to be done and possible fusion in the future.

    Kind regards

    Sue

    • jean68130
      jean68130 sue87388_UK

      Posted

      Hi, I went to see my doctor as I was in constant pain (2 years after my replaced hip) and I had x-rays that showed the pain was through putting strain on my back - hence the limp. I then saw a Specialist at the hospital and she prescribed the corset - best thing ever.

      Regards

      Jean

  • laura52566
    laura52566 jean68130

    Posted

    Please can you tell me what sort of corset you have? My hip is extremely painful when I walk due to my leg discrepancy so a corset may help.
    • jean68130
      jean68130 laura52566

      Posted

      Hi Laura, it is a PRIM 401 Semi-rigid. Very good as it fastens with velcro. I am so amazed the difference it makes - I was sceptical at first but the proof was in the wearing. One drawback - I have had to tighten the elastic in the waist of my skirts as it holds 'everything'  but I look so much slimmer ha ha!!

      Regards

      Jean

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