we are lazy our desk at least 40 hours a week and hunched over our phones the rest of the time. All of these can affect our back health. Poor posture doesn’t just cause pain and temporary stiffness; it can cause a permanent premonition.
After looking at so many pictures of me with a horrible posture—my shoulders jutting out all the way, my stomach somehow protruding forward while my hips jutting back—I wonder why anyone would voluntarily say Talk to me in public. So I decided to do something about it, try braces, shirts, yoga bands, and even a small vibrating device that rests on your back.
These are the best posture correction tools we’ve tried. None of these options will fix your problem overnight and you won’t feel uncomfortable using them. Start by using them for 10 to 20 minutes a day, and add time as you go on (and listen to the product’s instructions). If you have severe back pain, hump or scoliosis, talk to your doctor before trying any posture correctors.
Update December 2022: We’ve added a low-cost vibrator as an honorable mention and the Forme shaping bra.
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