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11 February 2009

I have a sticker on my back! A magical physio-prototype sticker! →[More:]

I've been going to a chiropractor because of typing-induced RSI, and we've been working on my posture for the last 6 months or so. Today she put this big sideways-H-shaped sticker on my back. It's a prototype that one of her colleagues is working on, so I got it for free in exchange for being a guinea pig. It's all flexible and (white)-flesh-coloured. I'm supposed to leave it on for 5 days.

She put it on when I was standing with my shoulders back and down like they're supposed to be (but they rarely are because I am always slouching at my desk like a nerd). Now whenever I slouch I feel the sticker pull at me a bit. It's like having my chiropractor nagging me gently ALL DAY. My shoulders are SO TIRED. Who knew sitting up properly was such hard work?

But hey! MAGICAL STICKER ON MY BACK!

post by: heatherann at: 18:14 | 9 comments

Cool!

I need a magical sticker for my brain. Think that one would work?

posted by eekacat 11 February | 20:48

I hope it doesn't say "kick me".

posted by GeckoDundee 11 February | 20:50

That DOES sound cool!

posted by richat 11 February | 21:24

It doesn't say anything yet, in fact. Maybe I could get people to sign it?

I'll suggest the brain sticker to my doc. I could use one of those too. :)

posted by heatherann 11 February | 21:55

I want a magic sticker. *pout*

posted by loiseau 11 February | 22:05

Can you shower with it on? I wonder what kind of adhesive it uses. How do you get it off when the time comes?
And where can I get one?

posted by rmless2 11 February | 23:17

I can shower with it on, yes. It's sort of like those breathable bandaids. I'll have it on for 5 days and then get my partner to take it off.

The one I have is a prototype, so they're not available yet; they're in the late stages of design and testing. I'm finding it really useful though!

posted by heatherann 12 February | 12:15

I want one of those!

posted by Specklet 12 February | 12:25

Yeah, me too, they sound pretty awesome. I've seen athletes with tape on their injured biceps and quads that look to be benefiting from similar principles.

Plus I have bad posture from sitting around too much.

posted by Hugh Janus 12 February | 12:32

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