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  • Best Posture Corrector for Rounded Shoulders

    Best Posture Corrector for Rounded Shoulders

    What is the Best Posture Corrector for Rounded Shoulders? If you are looking for the best posture corrector for rounded shoulders you are not alone. Rounded shoulders go hand in hand with the sitting based lifestyle that so many of us live. Before we dive in and recommend solutions, there are a few truths to…

  • Posture Exercises StandUpStr8 Reviewed

    Posture Exercises StandUpStr8 Reviewed

    The more we sit, the more our posture is at risk. Simple. Today’s post takes a careful look at a new posture exercises product aimed at helping users fight back – the StandUpStr8. Posture Exercises versus Posture Brace If you have read our posts before, you’ll know that we treat anything that acts as a posture…

  • The UpRight Posture Trainer is Awesome!

    The UpRight Posture Trainer is Awesome!

    UpRightWe finally have an in-depth look at the new UpRight Posture Trainer. It promises to rebuild your posture using a clever mixture of technology and training science. Read on to see whether the hype matches the reality. Jump straight to the review results A Quick Recap on Posture Wearables Just in case you thought that posture correctors…

  • Lumo Lift Review Update 2015

    Lumo Lift Review Update 2015

    So you are worried about your posture. Maybe you have some back pain. Maybe you have a lot of back pain! The question is, how do you grow a healthy posture and stop the pain cycle? Well folks, the Lumo Lift may be just what you are looking for. This is our first Lumo Lift review since we…

  • Best Calf Stretch Board Options

    Best Calf Stretch Board Options

    Tight calves are all too common and they effect both your movement and general posture. In this post we discuss three great calf stretch boards and what makes them so popular. The Three Best Calf Stretch Boards Option 1. Pro Stretch by Medidyne                       The…

  • Fix Tight Calf Muscles – A Simple Tool

    Fix Tight Calf Muscles – A Simple Tool

    Before we explain how to fix tight calf muscles, it is useful to know why they become tight, and also why this is a real problem. If you currently suffer from calf pain, you will know exactly how limiting it can be, but there are other associated problems that might not be so obvious. Why…

  • Oppics Posture Glasses – Do They Work?

    Oppics Posture Glasses – Do They Work?

                  The Oppics posture glasses reminded us that we have to keep an open mind about possible solutions to poor posture. For us, they represent the fact that many people are actively looking for solutions to the growing postural health problems caused by our current lifestyles. What are Oppics…

  • Posture Bra Review – 5 Popular Options

    Posture Bra Review – 5 Popular Options

    We have had several requests to compare posture bras. In an earlier article called Posture Bra or Posture Corrector we made the point that there are usually better options for posture correction than a bra – however – they can be useful for some people so we have made up a shortlist of the best products.…

  • Best Posture Brace to Counter Sitting

    Best Posture Brace to Counter Sitting

    You sit too much. You sit with poor posture. You have a sore back. This is the truth for far too many people. Fortunately, many enterprising inventors are working on solutions and the possibilities for help are increasing daily. In this post we will have a look at a new contender – the BetterBack created…

  • Best Back Pain Symptom Checker

    Best Back Pain Symptom Checker

    If you are looking for the best back pain symptom checker, you have a lot of choice. We discuss a new, simple, symptom checker below. Whether you are a long term sufferer of back pain, or your symptoms are more recent, you’ve probably wondered what is causing your misery, and, if you should worry. You…

  • Self Massage Tools – 4 of the Best Reviewed

    Self Massage Tools – 4 of the Best Reviewed

    Let’s be honest here, who would turn down the opportunity of a regular professional massage? The problem is, it takes time and money to arrange and for most people, is more of a luxury than a daily event. This is where self massage tools come into their own. They are available, usually inexpensive, and can…

  • Good Posture Makes You Smarter

    Good Posture Makes You Smarter

    That’s a bold claim under any circumstances but maybe not as far fetched as some may think. Linda Smith, a professor at the Indiana University department of Psychological and Brain Sciences has found strong evidence of links between posture and intelligence. She worked closely with Anthony Morse, a senior  researcher from the Centre for Robotics and…

  • Prana Wearable Starts Taking Pre-orders

    Prana Wearable Starts Taking Pre-orders

    Update: Please read the comment below. The Kickstarter campaign this post refers to did not succeed. The Prana team then launched a new campaign on Indiegogo which seems to have stalled . . . we will add any information as it comes to hand. Dave. You may recall a post where we introduced the Prana…

  • Goodbye Fitbit – Hello Arki Fitness Band

    Goodbye Fitbit – Hello Arki Fitness Band

    The latest entrant in the expanding hi-tech posture correction field is the Arki fitness band designed by Zikto, a South Korean startup. As seems to be the trend these days, Zikto has gone the crowdfunding route through Kickstarter. The level of backing has been impressive with 822 supporters pledging $164,262 (their target was $100 000). The…

  • Elevated First Rib

    Elevated First Rib

    Just to prove that we are always learning, the term “elevated first rib” has now joined our vocabulary. Why you ask? Because that’s what the chiropractor said was behind our recent episode of a very sore neck! And by sore, we mean debilitating, agonising, and life disrupting pain . . . The First Rib Explained…

  • Best Back Brace for Lifting

    Best Back Brace for Lifting

    As you probably know, we are not big fans of using back braces to correct postural problems. However, there are uses for them and lifting is one of them. Whether you are lifting in the gym or as part of your job, sometimes it makes sense to add some extra support to your back. How…

  • Best Myofascial Release Roller

    Best Myofascial Release Roller

    So you have read some reviews and have decided that you need  to find the best myofascial release roller.  As usual, we have an opinion! If you want to cut straight to our top recommendations, the chart below compares the most popular myofascial release rollers available. Below the chart we discuss some of the factors around foam…

  • Glute Exercises Without Weights Are Great for Posture

    Glute Exercises Without Weights Are Great for Posture

    Having strong glutes (gluteal muscles) is beneficial in many ways. Not the least of these is the way your glutes affect your posture. Happily, making improvements doesn’t have to be difficult, or only possible in the gym. Glute exercises without weights can be very effective and can be done virtually anywhere. The Problem With Sitting…

  • Best Posture Corrector for Women

    Best Posture Corrector for Women

    We are often asked what is the best posture corrector for women? This sounds like a simple question but there is actually quite a lot to consider before making a decision on what to do. The following infographic clarifies, in simple terms, the decision making process. Please feel welcome to share this image on your…

  • Posture Advice From Canadian Chiropractic Association

    Posture Advice From Canadian Chiropractic Association

      Following on from a recent post we wrote about posture apps (link here) we were sent a heads-up regarding a current initiative that the Canadian Chiropractic Association have taken. The Association have created their own posture app that is called Straighten Up Canada. It is available in both Apple and Android formats and the price…