Mr. Eckart Klobe, a German mechanical engineer, created the first vacuum bell. It was registered as a medical product for the non-surgical lifting of the sunken chest in 2002. Nowadays, there is a growing popularity of vacuum bells among us with pectus excavatum because of the effectiveness, fewer side-effects, lower costs, and, most importantly, avoidance … Continue reading Scientifically Proven Ways Vacuum Bell Can Improve Pectus Excavatum in 2023
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How to prevent your skin from being sucked into the Vacuum Bell
If you've been using the Vacuum Bell for a while you might have started noticing that your skin tends to slide under the seal and into the chamber. This happens because the silicone on the VB tends to become greasy from skin contact over time, reducing friction between the skin and the silicone. The solution … Continue reading How to prevent your skin from being sucked into the Vacuum Bell
Dynamic Stretching before using the Vacuum Bell
If you've read my book you've probably tried out my pre-VB stretching routine designed to temporarily loosen your chest wall to allow for a greater pull on the sternum. The problem with that routine is that it takes a long time to perform. This new routine focuses on dynamic stretching which takes far less time. … Continue reading Dynamic Stretching before using the Vacuum Bell
Ice your skin before and after Vacuum Bell use
It was an especially humid and hot summer day that I decided to use my Vacuum Bell like I've done for dozens of time before. I did my pre-VB stretches, I put on the VB, pumped out the air and sat on my chair in front of my computer. I closely monitored the pressure, making … Continue reading Ice your skin before and after Vacuum Bell use
Can stretching and exercises fix Pectus Excavatum?
The short answer is yes - to an extent The longer answer is a bit more complicated. The main way how exercise and stretching effects your sternum is through the ribs. As the ribs get pushed outwards they exert a pulling force in the form of torque on your sternum. Now, torque is angle dependant, … Continue reading Can stretching and exercises fix Pectus Excavatum?
How to make your own Vacuum Bell for under $30
Proper safety precautions must be followed or you may hurt yourself during construction. If you have the money you're better off just buying a well made VB. It will be far less of a hassle and you're guaranteed quality or your money back. With that out of the way, here's how you can build your … Continue reading How to make your own Vacuum Bell for under $30
The Vacuum Bell is not a cure, it’s a tool
A lot of people see the results that I've had with my program and assume that it's because of the Vacuum Bell, when in reality the VB is just a tool, one of many that I use. To assume that it's the VB that's giving me these results is like seeing a mechanic fix a … Continue reading The Vacuum Bell is not a cure, it’s a tool
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