The Lumia Wellness Costoblock is designed to alleviate costochondritis. No more dull or sharp pains on the front wall of your chest and ribs. Many people believe costochrondritis treatment starts with relieving the chest but they're wrong! Treatment starts with the back/thoracic area where the opposite ends of your ribs from your spine. The Costoblock allows you to tense your back area and open up your rib cage, which relieves the pressure points that cause discomfort or pain. Warning! If you are experiencing any chest pain, consult a doctor immediately. It may be a heart issue and not just costochondritis. If you feel pain or discomfort the area where your ribs and sternum meet, then you may have costochondritis. This can happen when your chest is stretched, such as when you throw a ball. Another way it can happen is when pressure is applied to the aforementioned area. This product can be used for postural issues to, not just chest pain. This posture corrector can be used to help with forward head tilt, ankylosing spondylitis, kyphosis, or anterior pelvic tilt.