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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 …
Your Smartphone and a Posture App They say that there is an app for everything, so we went looking to see what’s available for posture correction. If you are in a hurry you can jump straight to our conclusion. Android Posture Apps The only one of these android posture …
Prana Yoga Device The field of wearable posture correctors just keeps getting more competitive. Several new devices are due to launch in 2015 and it is refreshing to see that the Prana breath and posture device is taking a different approach to making you a better person. The …
RSI (repetitive strain injury) is a term that most people have heard of because it has become a very common side effect of our modern lifestyles. The fastest growing group of suffers are those who spend long hours in front of their computers. The repetitive nature of typing …
Balance and Posture A healthy posture is made up of several interlinked components – muscle tone, flexibility, movement, and alignment. When all these factors are working correctly, your body naturally falls into a healthy posture. When any one of them is less than optimal, a common side effect …
Inversion therapy tables are a tool used to decompress your spine. They use the effects of gravity to create a stretching traction which is claimed to increase blood flow and allow vertebrae realign. You can read our review on the concept here. In this post we take a look at …
The Darma is a unique product in the field of high tech posture correctors. Rather than a sensor that you wear (like the Lumo Lift), it is a “smart” cushion that you sit on! It is one of the latest products to try and reduce the negative health …
If you want healthy posture, this list is for you. We start with the “no brainers” and end with those needing some commitment. 1. Sit back in your chair – very easy wikihow.com One of the most common errors people make while sitting is to move forward on …
Inversion Tables are Popular “Inversions tables” is a term that covers a wide variety devices with one common trait – they let you hang upside-down. Some give you the option of several degrees of tilt and others simply let you hang completely vertical. One thing for sure, is that …
Another Wearable Posture Device The PosturePulse is still in its development phase with the manufacturers going the crowd funding route to raise the money necessary to move into full scale production. With the emerging wearable posture device market still in its infancy, it is fascinating to see the …
“Anterior Pelvic Tilt” Sounds Slightly Risqué! Unless you’re in the habit of thumbing through medical dictionaries for fun, the term anterior pelvic tilt probably doesn’t mean much to you. Unfortunately, it is an all too common postural problem that is often bandied around as the cause of all evil. …
Neck Crick – What is It? A neck crick is simply a very sore neck that hurts constantly until it either naturally heals, or you get effective treatment. The trouble is, that when your neck is sore, even an hour seems like an eternity. Causes of a Neck …
Neck Tightness is a Common Complaint Neck tightness, or neck tension is a problem that many people suffer from. It seems that it may be a symptom of the rising level of postural problems associated with our changing lifestyles – particularly those caused by long periods of sitting. …
Traditional Posture Correctors Long before the age of wearable sensors, people looked to technology to solve their postural problems. They made inventive use of the materials available and many people suffered through the constrictive and unnatural positions they were forced into. Luckily, the world of posture correction has …
What Actually is a Posture Bra? A posture bra is a specialist type of bra that is designed to help wearers reduce upper back and neck pain. Compared to a “normal” bra, a posture bra typically has reinforced straps that cross the wearer’s back and provide firm support. …
New Ideas in Hi Tech Posture Correction – Meet the UpRight Posture Device Things change fast in the tech world and this is as true in the world of posture correctors as anywhere else. Readers of our posts know that we really like the LUMO Lift product from …
When Do I Get My Lift? (If you don’t know what all the fuss is about, you can check out our review of the Lumo Lift here.) If you are one of the people who has pre-ordered a Lumo Lift, you are probably working hard to stay patient. …
Forward Head Posture Symptoms Forward head posture is a very common postural fault. Unfortunately, it has an unfortunate habit of appearing slowly over time which often means that it is well developed before you notice. The symptoms include: Headaches Jaw pain and stiffness Neck pain Shoulder pain Various …
Do You Suffer From a Stiff Back in the Morning? Well welcome to the crowd! A high number of people wake up every day and rather than bouncing out of bed, struggle with a stiff back in the morning that makes getting up painful. What is the Cause? …
“Giraffe Friend” a New Posture Corrector This tiny electronic device is only 26mm in diameter, and 9mm thick! It is worn on the user’s upper body and helps them correct their posture. As you may have guessed, it comes straight from China. How Does it Work? The principle behind …
