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Skyshadow 2006-11-06, 18:43 #1
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Subject: back pain whilst laced
Ok, my first question and one which I'm sure has a simple answer but one that I have not definitively found an answer for. Quite simply it is that I get backache whilst laced up. I don't lace too far, probably only a couple of inches (as far as my usual corset laces up). I have been told that it is likely due to the boning not being parallel, is this:

Plausible?

A fault with the corset?

Or, something to do with how I put it on or wear it?

BTW, this isn't the purple brocade one, that has been consigned to the back of my wardrobe but rather, a lovely lace trimmed ivory Victorian style.

I don't normally wear it for too long or too often, as I rarely wear a skirt or dress and when I do it is usually only in the evening or at weekends.

Any answers or advice?
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miss_tori_jones (Moderator) 2006-11-06, 22:25 #2
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I have a curvy back with a pronounced butt and find if the corset is too straight in the back it will hurt me a little.  I had to generate my own pattern that curves to MY spine.   But on off the rack corsets I found that I had to bend the bones to help match my curve.

See if when you are laced if the corset is not touching your back in places.
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madddy 2006-11-07, 04:24 #3
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It's possible you have a more pronounced curve than the pattern allows for, or it's a product of your posture.
If you have spent a long time slouching or with an otherwise incorrect posture, being forced into a straight, upright position can cause some pain as your back isn't used to being that way.

If it's minor, I wouldn't worry too much about it, as it will most likely go away after your back " learns" to be straight.
If it only occurs with this corset, and not with any other with the same heights/measurements/reductions, then logically it would be the corset.
Annalai (Moderator) 2006-11-07, 15:22 #4
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Hi,

Is the corset custom made for you? If not this may be the problem. My first corset was a vollers off the rack the most uncomfortable corset I have had.

When I started tightlacing in a custom made corset my back was hurting the first week or so from the different posture  but this went away.
For me it is very important the corset sits at the right spot not too high or too low if it does my back starts to hurting so this may also be a reason.
I start with lacing my corset stops and makes sure it sits comfortable lace it a little further and again stop for me to fully lace my corset takes about 30 minutes or so. For someone who only lace sometimes this "lacing in time" would be longer I guess to make it more comfortable. If it only takes you a couple of minutes to lace down several inches it is too fast and can be a reason why you get pain.

Staylace has a lot about backpain with questions and answers in the medical advice section.
http://www.staylace.com/

Annalai
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Skyshadow 2006-11-07, 17:54 #5
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Thanks for all the replies, you've all given me a lot to think about.

I must admit I don't seem to take enough time to lace myself in, certainly nowhere near the 30 minutes recommended, so I'll give that a go. The corset is not quite off the rack, it was made to waist and chest measurements only though. I have read that more measurements are required, a lot more. Also finding that right spot where the corset should sit seems to be a hit and miss affair with me. I've got better, but at first it was a real problem as I wasn't quite sure where it should go. Oh, well like all things in life practice makes perfect. Having someone to help lace me in would be a good move too...

Ah, now posture could also have something to do with it as well. Although I do stand up straight, heels help here as well, I'm a terrible sitter and it is then that I seem to get the most backache. Well, when I say sitter, I really mean sprawler, as I love to lay back on a comfy sofa with my legs up.

Next time I lace I'll take my time, sit better and find out if it is curving to my back properly and then get back to you with the results. Amazed that I can't seem to escape from scientific method even at home getting dressed in pretty things :rolleyes:
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Skyshadow 2006-11-12, 17:32 #6
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Subject: Thanks to all for your advice
Thank you everyone who responded to my first question. I have followed your advice where I can (I haven't yet bought a bespoke corset), such as taking my time to lace and keeping a good posture. Well so far the day has gone very well, my corset is very comfortable and not giving me any problems.

Thank you all for excellent advice  :-)
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