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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
People are becoming very aware that our modern, sitting based lifestyles are damaging us at an alarming rate. The statistics are damning. More than 4 hours of sitting = significantly more risk of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, high …
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 …
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 …
