One of the many reasons vacuum bell can be an excellent solution for patients with pectus excavatum is that there aren’t any serious side effects, and the therapy is not painful. Of course, the process of continually wearing a vacuum bell is not comfortable either. However, like surgery, which is a complex process, the vacuum … Read more

Weightlifting can support vacuum bell therapy by strengthening the weak back muscles responsible for proper posture. It is essential to focus on proper technique to reap the maximal postural benefit of the exercises while limiting the risk of injury. Mr. Eckart Klobe himself recommends exercising to support the vacuum bell therapy. In this article, I … Read more

I studied every piece of research about vacuum bell therapy. I came up with a general plan you can follow and what to expect during the treatment. Some of the recommendations are made by Mr. Eckart Klobe himself. In contrast, others come from my personal experience and the experiences of others I encountered in forums that improved their … Read more

The first time I did the vacuum bell treatment for pectus excavatum, I wasn’t under any medical supervision. However, I had my parents and my brother right next to me. We knew that the treatment was safe and had no dangerous side effects. We read every scientific study before purchasing it. In this article, I … Read more

Before the vacuum bell application, I will show you the exercises and stretches created to warm up and loosen up your chest muscles and soften the cartilage and bones. They are also helpful for pectus posture improvement. The warm-up will take at most 5-10 minutes of your day. Do the exercises slowly, and control the … Read more

Vacuum bell remedies for children can help them avoid surgery. Even though it may be annoying for children at some point, there are a lot of benefits to choosing this non-surgical treatment over surgery.  Doctors believe that both children and adults have advantages and disadvantages to vacuum bell therapy. This article will cover everything you need … Read more

To clean the vacuum bell, you need a soft cloth. You can moisten it with either pure water, soapy water, or alcohol. Never use propanol or isopropanol. Propanol makes the vacuum bell’s polycarbonate window cloudy. Before every use, visually inspect the vacuum bell to ensure it is properly clean and mechanically intact.  Don’t Use Ordinary … Read more

The vacuum bell application time differs from person to person and depends on how sensitive your skin is. Applying the device to your chest is the only way you can know whether your skin is sensitive. However, skin irritation isn’t something important to worry about. The skin heals very quickly, but the concave chest has … Read more

You can use the vacuum bell while sleeping. In my opinion, this is the best time to apply it. However, many patients are uncomfortable falling asleep with the vacuum bell lifting their sunken sternum. If you’re lucky not to be bothered by the vacuum, feel free to use it while you sleep. That’s at least … Read more

A vacuum bell will bring a substantial improvement to your chest deformity. However, it has a few weaknesses to the Nuss procedure that are worth mentioning. The most significant problems are that vacuum bell treatment can be: Monotonous Applying the vacuum bell is very monotonous. The application is the same every time. After therapy, the … Read more

Correction of pectus excavatum for adult patients with vacuum bell therapy is possible. This is backed by science. Doctors believe adults have an advantage over teenagers because their ribcage is firmer and more stable. The adult sternum doesn’t fall back into a hollow position as fast. What Research Says A 2006 study reported that pediatric patients have a more … Read more

This may surprise you, but plenty of people with pectus excavatum decide to create their homemade vacuum bells. The high prices for young patients are what motivates them. Some of them say these suction bells are working very nicely. They claim they saw a noticeable improvement in his chest wall appearance. This seemed very interesting, … Read more

Generally, vacuum bell therapy for pectus excavatum is considered very safe. Over the years, just a few problems have been reported. Comparatively, the extensive use of Nuss procedures for correcting sunken chests raised the frequency of surgical complications.  Plenty of studies reported increasing rates of near-fatal complications. Surgeries can cause injuries to the heart and mammary vessels. Because … Read more

Choosing the proper vacuum bell size for you is essential for the success of the therapy. You should select the vacuum bell size based on the shape and size of your chest. The deformity asymmetry also plays a role. Before purchasing a vacuum bell, you should always print the parameters and consult the manufacturer to … Read more

The vacuum bell treatment of pectus excavatum has a long history. Applying a vacuum to lift the sunken sternum was used more than a century ago. In Europe, the idea of a vacuum device to repair concave chest deformity has been discussed for many years. However, technology always trailed behind. Pediatrician Lewis Spitz and the Munich Orthopedist Fritz … Read more