Dr. Kristen's Top Picks

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Each product has been extensively researched by me, and is a product I either use personally or in the clinic. 
Back Supports and Pillows
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​Slimline Low Back Support:
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Helps to position your spine properly to alleviate strain on your NECK and BACK. Perfect for a firm chair or car seat.

McKenzie Full Lumbar Roll:
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​Helps to position your spine properly to alleviate strain on your NECK and BACK. Works great in cushioned chairs, or for someone with a larger build. 

OPTP Combo Back Support:
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Helps to prevent rounded shoulder posturing when sitting in the car or office chair. Great to keep the SHOULDERS positioned optimally with prolonged sitting. 

BackJoy SitSmart:
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Helps to keep the spine in an optimal position to decrease BACK and NECK strain. Works great for bleacher sitting, picnic tables, or chairs without backs. . 

​Firm Average Neck Pillow

Please MEASURE for the proper size! This is the only pillow I have ever used to prevent arm and hand tingling and NECK PAIN associated with sleeping. 

 Home Office/Desk Ergonomic Solutions
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​Laptop Stand

Helps protect your NECK, SHOULDERS and BACK by elevating your screen height to improve upright posturing. 
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​Wireless Keyboard (and Mouse)

Support your NECK, SHOULDERS, ELBOWS and WRISTS by using a wireless keyboard to improve desk ergonomics. 

Arm Rests

Adjustable arm rests help to alleviate NECK and SHOULDER pains with proper desk ergonomics. 

Document Holder

Keep papers elevated next to your screen to help alleviate NECK and BACK strain. 

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​Self Massage/Mobilization Tools
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Rad Roller:
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Especially great for massaging the BACK, NECK and CALVES.

​Theracane Massager:
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Perfect for hard to reach areas, such as MIDDLE BACK, SHOULDER and NECK tightness

​Occipivot:
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Amazing for HEADACHE  and NECK Relief

​Stretch Out Strap:
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Ideal for Stretching Upper and Lower Extremities, including the SHOULDERS,  GLUTES ​and HAMSTRINGS 
 
Foam Roller:
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All in one tool, for self massage, mobilization, core stability and balance exercises! Perfect to help with BACK and SHOULDER PAINS ​in particular!

The Stick
(Travel Size)

Perfect for self tissue massage to many areas of the body, especially useful to help alleviate HIP, KNEE, and ANKLE PAIN

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​Tape and Braces
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Upright GO:
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​​Do you have NECK, BACK, or SHOULDER issues? Have your physical therapist with you at all times to help you correct your posture! Can be programmed to adjust frequency of alerts. Retrain your posture in 2-4 weeks!

​RockTape:
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Helps with Pain and Posture Reeducation

​KT Tape:
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Perfect for Acute Swelling

​Tennis Elbow Brace:
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The ONLY ​TENNIS ELBOW brace I have ever found to actually help!

​Ankle Brace: size Medium
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Helps with recovery from ANKLE SPRAINS

Gel Heel Cup:
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Perfect for decreasing impact with walking for HEEL PAIN

Heel Lift (size Medium):
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When used under medical direction, these can be used to help alleviate ACHILLES pain, or help correct a true structural leg length discrepancy such as after a knee replacement..
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