Neither was particularly approving of the practice. The former stated that its consequences "cannot be but hurtful. Indeed, the medical community fairly roundly condemned tight lacing. Surgeon William Henry Flower included it as a deforming fashion in his book Fashion in Deformity , an page volume that included skull-shaping, foot-binding and tooth-filing among its subjects, along with an illustration of its effect on the rib cage.
Tight lacing over a long period of time does cause the size of the wearer's waist to shrink as the internal structure of the body shifts to accommodate the constriction.
The effect of tight restriction on the lungs was particularly troubling; the lower lobes of the lungs are prevented from expanded fully when taking a breath, resulting in extra strain.
This exacerbated lung conditions such as tuberculosis and pneumonia, which effect the lower lungs first, making the condition much more serious -- and both illnesses were much more prevalent before the invention of vaccines in the 20th century.
The other serious problem caused by tight lacing over an extended period of time is atrophy of the back muscles and pectoral muscles, as the corset's boning does the work of keeping the wearer's back straight -- which, in turn, leads to greater reliance on the corset. Overall, there seems to be little direct evidence that tight lacing had permanent effects on the wearer.
Nevertheless, the restriction of the organs -- which could cause poor digestion, poor breathing and poor function otherwise while wearing a tightly laced corset -- was a cause for concern for some doctors.
One such was Ludovic O'Followell, a French doctor who in and published books on the effects of the corset on female health. However, there are a number of cons to wearing a waist trainer. The below points are some of the dangers of waist training:. Through wearing a waist trainer, also known as a waist cincher, that is uncomfortably tighter than it should be, specifically a steel-boned corset, over a prolonged period of time, your organs can actually move permanently and result in permanent internal damage.
Doctors advise that you proceed with caution when undergoing waist training and do not allow for unwanted pressure on your midsection as this also limits the blood flow to your organs which can be very dangerous. In addition, the upper organs can move upwards and the lower organs can move downwards. As your internal organs become misplaced, the results can be painful, let alone dangerous. Many companies who sell waist trainers stress that you should workout regularly and maintain a healthy diet whilst waist training in order to achieve the look you are after.
This allows you to strengthen and improve your abdominal muscles whilst waist training. If your waist trainer is worn to an extent that it makes it difficult to take in a deep breath, then it is too tight. Some healthcare professionals have noted that wearing a waist trainer can actually cause your core muscles to become inactive when your muscles are inactive they can deteriorate.
However, this is still a heavily debated topic that still needs a lot of research in order to be proved. Having a waist trainer so tightly fastened to your skin over a prolonged period of time can result in chafing and in turn, discomfort.
You may be thinking that a rash is just necessary collateral to achieve the hour glass look you want. But, remember some rashes, if not treated, can lead to infection. Through the compression of your mid-section, your stomach can also be pressed in this process which can result in indigestion and heartburn, also known as acid reflux. If this acid reflux becomes chronic, it can develop into gastrointestinal reflux disease GERD , which can result in permanent damage to the lining of your oesophagus as the stomach acid burns your oesophagus.
Besides putting pressure on your stomach, the added pressure and unnecessary tightness can make it harder to breathe and can result in you passing out. And no, it will not be glamorous when you pass out at your desk at work, no matter how good you think you look doing it. Basically, the entire internal network of your body is being pushed in order to fit into the shape of the waist trainer. This restricts your diaphragm and reduces the amount of oxygen you can take in which reduces the effectiveness of vital functions of your body.
Unlike their traditional counterparts, modern waist trainers are not generally built with the same strength to impact and affect the shape of the bones. However, those that may result in your bones being bruised during the process of compression and this can be very painful.
The issue comes in with the influence of waist trainers via social media on younger users. More and more women, and now girls, are starting to use waist trainers before reaching full maturity in the development of their bones.
This may negatively impact their bone formation and growth. You know by now that your blood flow can be limited through the compression of the waist trainer.
This can also affect your nerves causing you to experience pins and needles as well as a numbness in your legs. Thus, your waist trainer can mentally create an illusion of the shape you are and leave you feeling disappointed once you take it off, not offering you the long-term solution you may have had in mind. This disappointment can fool you into thinking your ideal figure is unattainable and can contribute to a negative body image of your real form.
This entire experience can be distressing and lead to psychological issues. The best part of the benefits of waist training and wearing corsets comes in in the medical section below.
But before you jump the gun, we have listed a few of the more obvious aesthetic reasons why people love waist training:. This makes logical sense. Some women have actually passed out from wearing one for too long, says Christopher Ochner, Ph. And if you keep wearing it for an extended period of time? It ain't pretty: Think crushed organs, compressed lungs, and fractured ribs. Plus, experts say it doesn't really work. If you push your stomach in, all the fat will go right back to where it was no matter how long [you wear the corset] for.
But for a real, long-term weight-loss plan, you're better off looking elsewhere. United States. Type keyword s to search.
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