PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide sportswear usable even during practice or games, having no problem of difficulty in attachment, relating to a garment, in particular, correcting the posture of the upper half body of a wearer, and particularly used when playing golf. SOLUTION: The sportswear is a stretchable garment having a face part, a back part, right and left shoulder parts, right and left sleeve parts, and a collar part, wherein an elastic string is attached to the upper part of the back part of the garment in a crossing fashion.

In some embodiments, a system and/or method may include an external spinal brace system. The system may include a plurality of support mechanisms including at least first and second support mechanisms. The first support mechanism may be coupled, during use, to the second support mechanism such that the first and second support mechanisms are inhibited from decoupling. In some embodiments, the system may include a coupling system. The coupling system may couple the plurality of support mechanisms to a subject such that the plurality of support mechanisms are positioned, during use, along at least a portion of the subject's spine. In some embodiments, the external brace system applies a posterior distraction force to the subject.

A posture training device is provided. The posture training device can include a belt with a body contacting portion having a body contact surface extending between a first edge and a second edge, an adjustable and releasable securing mechanism adapted to secure the posture training device around a midsection of a wearer. The posture training device can also include a vertebrae contact portion having a concave surface extending between a first end and a second end, and the concave surface can have a predetermined depth, such that the concave surface is configured to contact and support at least one vertebrae. A method of utilizing the posture training device to train the posture in a person is also provided.

A structural support system for reinforced garments having an axial support member joined to a spinal support member by a quick release mechanism. The axial support member may be incorporated with a reinforced garment belt, while the spinal support member is incorporated with a jacket or vest. The members may be joined by a quick release pin mechanism, so that the jacket may be quickly removed, while the support belt remains in place. The structural support system may be easily adapted based on the needs of a particular user and configured for a variety of applications. For example, the structural support system may be adapted to be incorporated into a reinforced garment or alternately configured to provide external support.

A pain relieving vest or jacket is an apparatus made of fabric segments having differing material properties comprising of a plurality of longitudinal waves forming a fabric design arranged to provide the vest or jacket with regions of differential compression that applies pressure or support to the neck, shoulder area, chest, sides of the body and back, area to alleviate or prevent pain. With the jacket the arm region is also included. It helps to reduce, alleviate, and the prevention of pain in the neck, shoulder area, chest, sides of the body and back area. The garment has 2 linear strips with hook and loop fastener attachments in the chest area to control and adjust compression. It can be made with or without string or strap attachments in the chest area for additional support to the shoulder area, chest, sides of the body and string or strap attachments for lower back compression. Also the vest does not cover the abdominal area for comfort and convenience to the individual user while wearing the vest.

The present invention provides a vertebrae adjustment device comprising a weight pocket, fixing rings, connection rings, a first fixing belt and a second fixing belt. The weight pocket is divided into a plurality of separations by connecting parts, and weight blocks are loaded into the plurality of separations. The first fixing belt has two first fixing sections and a through hole; wherein the two first fixing sections are respectively disposed at the front ends of the two bifurcated extensions of the first fixing belt, and fixed on the two first fixing rings respectively, and the through hole is provided on the rear end of the first fixing belt. The second fixing belt has two second fixing sections respectively disposed on both ends of the second fixing belt, and the second fixing belt passes through the through hole and is fixed on the two connecting rings.

A trunk supporting exoskeleton comprises: a supporting trunk; thigh links configured to move in unison with a person's thighs; and first and second torque generators located on both left and right halves of the person substantially close to the person's hip. The torque generators couple the supporting trunk to the thigh links, and generate torque between the thigh links and the supporting trunk. When the person bends forward such that a predetermined portion of the supporting trunk passes beyond a predetermined angle from vertical, a torque generator(s) imposes a resisting torque between the supporting trunk and the thigh link(s), causing the supporting trunk to impose a force against the person's trunk, and the thigh link(s) to impose a force onto the person's thigh. When the predetermined portion does not pass beyond the predetermined angle, the torque generators impose no resisting torques between said supporting trunk and respective thigh links.

A posture correction garment is designed as a compression shirt that may be worn in connection with various activities, such as daily work, exercise, physical therapy, and everyday life and leisure activities. The shirt can include shoulder straps extending from a back portion of the shirt, extending over the shoulders, and removably attaching at a front, upper region of the shirt. The shirt further includes one or more torso straps, extending from a back portion of the shirt, about the user's torso, and removably attaching to a front, lower region of the shirt. Wearing the shirt, by itself or under additional clothing, can help improve one's posture and help correctly align a user's shoulders and spine.

The invention is a brassiere accessory for improving posture, and more specifically, to a brassiere accessory that couples to and between shoulder straps at the posterior portion of a brassiere. The brassiere accessory rests against the back of a user providing a supportive tension that prevents excessive kyphosis (curvature) of the thoracic spine (upper back) and straightens the back of the user so that the user's posture is improved.

A device to promote proper spinal alignment during an exercise having a lightweight, rigid bar inserted into a sheath formed on the outside of a support, such as a vest, which secures the bar to the user. The bar extends from the top of the support, reaching from the bottom of the spine up to the back of the user's head. The vest allows for the bar to be held against the user's body while leaving the head free to move. The device can be worn while stationary or moving, including during physical activities, and more particularly during exercises. The device provides tactile information of proper spinal alignment during an activity, so that alignment can be corrected and proper alignment can be learned in order to reduce the risk of injury.