Susan's Place Logo

News:

Since its founding in 1995 Susan's Place forums have blossomed into a truly global lifeline. To date we've delivered roughly 1.4 billion page views to hundreds of millions of unique visitors, guided more than 41,000 registered members through 1,985,081 posts and 188,474 topics across 193 boards, and—most importantly—helped save tens of thousands of lives by connecting people to vital information and support at their most vulnerable moments.

Main Menu

Ace bandage?

Started by gram, February 10, 2011, 12:02:17 AM

Previous topic - Next topic

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Print
Go Down Pages1
User actions

gram

February 10, 2011, 12:02:17 AM
Can using this as a binder cause harm??
  •  

Michael Joseph

#1
February 10, 2011, 12:04:00 AM
Yes. I've heard all different stories, including broken ribs. I suggest not using one for prolonged time periods!
  •  

Brent123

#2
February 10, 2011, 06:47:56 AM
Ok the thing about ace bandages is that they become tighter every time they're stretched and then relaxed. That means that when you move or take a deep breath, it could get harder to breathe while you're wearing them. In the long term it can weaken your chest muscles and warp your ribcage, making it hard to breathe even when you're not wearing the bandages. So No I would not recommend them because of the long term damage they can cause.
Every day brings me one step closer to being myself.
  •  
Print
Go Up Pages1
User actions