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Modification with Corseting |
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| Figure modification with 5" to 10" waist reductions require figure training. This is possible with only a few hours of training each day, but for best results and the greater reductions maximizing the time in the corset is recommended, removing it only for bathing and exercise. Modern physicians agree that those aiming for a very small waist, near permanent wear minimizes health risks as this allows the internal organs to settle and adapt into the modified shape. Opponents of body modification are convinced that it is unsafe and dangerous, but it has been demonstrated in the present and the past that the body is naturally capable of accepting compression and allows for considerable organ movement without ill effect. Organ displacement and compression during pregnancy, especially the third trimester, is far greater than from any tightlacing. Provided the guidelines are followed (see "How to") the internal organs are unaffected by it, because they are semi fluid and very flexible. This flexibility allows us to move about and bend our bodies, or ...enjoy wearing a tight corset.   Training belts If for social reasons it is not possible to be  corseted all day,
training
belts are
recommended. (Romantasy, JC-creations) These are
wide soft leather
belts specifically designed for waist training
preparation. These are worn as tight as possible and
allow step
wise
1" reductions up to 4" to 6". They can be worn invisibly under
loose clothing day and night to help prepare and maintain the
body for
and during corset training.. They can be worn during workouts,
while maintaining the waist and protecting the back by increasing
intra abdominal pressure, like a lifting belt.
Note that abdominal
compression with corsets
has been the traditional treatment method for
back pain relief (shown lower right). These
types of supports are less
concerned with shaping and are as a result less attractive, yet
they function in the same
way as fashionable corsets. Post Partum figure restoration The tretching and subsequent loss of muscle tone often presents a post partum figure challeng  e. Although
directly after delivery an abdominal binder can be worn for support,
usually after four to six weeks it is possible to transition to a
conventional laced corset to help figure restoration.In particular "abdominus recti", or a separation in front of the abdominal muscle requires use of a support. The model shown can be used effectively, and a laced corset that is long below the waist can effectively be used after that. The model shown as an example below right is available from Orthoservices.
Targets Whatever reduction you decide on (also see Waist Targets in "How to"), proceed slowly and with commitment. Discomfort is an indication that the corset is too tight. However, a pleasant feeling of pressure and support in the lower chest, waist and abdomen is normal. |
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