My PT said Etalon posture bra could weaken muscles.Updated 4 hours ago

Your physical therapist may be thinking of traditional posture braces, which hold the shoulders in a fixed position and can limit movement, and with prolonged use may actually weaken postural muscles because the brace does the work for them. That's a completely fair concern, and it's exactly the problem Etalon was designed to solve.

Etalon works differently. It doesn't rigidly pull your shoulders back or immobilize your joints. Instead, it gives your muscles a gentle reminder to find better alignment while keeping you free to move, so your own upper-back and postural muscles stay active and get stronger over time. That's why it has four progressive levels and why the whole goal is for you to eventually not need it, using it only for occasional maintenance.

If you have a specific injury or condition, or your provider still has concerns, we're glad to walk them through how the bra works and share the details of its design and biomechanics so they can decide whether it's right for your individual needs. Please reach out to us at [email protected]. Thanks!