Are you suffering from tech neck or chronic back or neck pain? You’re certainly not alone as a pandemic that forced many of us to work from home in an unprecedented situation that affected our spines. And not a positive one!
America’s posture was already bad, thanks to technology. But now, it could be even worse. Researchers estimate that 1 in 10 people suffer from #TechNeck—that’s chronic neck pain associated with prolonged time craning the neck at a device like a computer or a phone—at any given time.
Luckily, TikTok knows all about what it’s like to have a crick in your neck, so as usual, the social media app is coming to the rescue.
11 TikTok Approved Posture Products
Check out 11 posture-correcting products that just so happen to have the TikTok stamp of approval. As always, the prices listed may fluctuate over time.
1. Minder
Minder is a wearable that—when combined with breathwork—may help with the symptoms of high blood pressure, depression, stress and pain associated with anxiety and bad posture. Offering virtual one-to-one sessions with Minder health coaches and taking a “game” approach to straightening up the spine, you can clip Minder to either a blouse or belt, or you can conveniently wear it as a necklace. It tracks all of your data, reminds you to take breaks and even encourages you to focus on breathing.
2. Backbridge
Have you ever done a bridge or a backbend? Perhaps you’ve done one in a gymnastics or yoga class?
Even if you’re a newbie to this micro stretch, the benefits of it are endless, and with the Backbridge, you can start at any time. Less intense than a full-on bridge or “wheel” yoga pose, the Backbridge offers five different levels of pain relief. Simply stack them for a more intense stretch (but of course, we recommend starting with just one). Use it just four minutes per day to safely exercise and strengthen your upper and lower back, and over time, you’ll find it gently aligns your spine.
Buy at Backbridge for $89.99.
3. Upright Go 2 Posture Trainer and Corrector
TikTok loves this one! The Upright Go 2 Posture Trainer and Corrector is a pretty cool posture-correcting option because it’s the smallest, most compact of them all. A tiny device with the capability of improving your posture and strengthening your back and core muscles in as little as two weeks. It connects to the Upright Go app for iOS and Android. Once signed in to the app, you can start daily training sessions and use the app to track your progress.
Here’s how it works: While in training mode, the small device—which sticks onto your back with adhesive—gently vibrates when it detects you are slouching. Of course, you can adjust the sensitivity and intensity of the vibrating in the app, but what’s great about it is that the app tracks your improvement.
4. 5 Stars United Seat Cushion Pillow
5. Brrrn Board
Are you a total gym rat? Exercising can be really beneficial—obviously—but only if you’ve got the proper technique. If you work out with poor posture, you may not experience many of the benefits of a workout at all. You might just end up more sore than when you started (especially in the back and neck). The 5-Foot Brrrn Board is recommended for users who are 5 feet 3 inches tall and shorter (there’s a bigger board for taller people), and it’s great because it stabilizes you better than any towel or yoga mat could. You can use the board for low-impact cardio and total body sculpting. The Brrrn Board improves balance, mobility, stability, and muscle endurance, all directly connected to proper posture and less back and neck pain.
Buy at TheBrrrn.com for $229.
6. Fusion Black Pro Muscle Massage Gun
7. Neck and Shoulder Relaxer
8. Ergonomic Hip Cushion Posture Corrector
Can the key to a straighter, more upright spine really be in your butt? Yep! The Ergonomic Hip Cushion Posture Corrector features a U-shaped ergonomic design—often recommended by orthopedics—and alleviates all kinds of pain, including that associated with pregnancy and post-surgery. But this comfy seat with a machine washable cover isn’t just for the glutes. It’s great for the office, in the car, on the couch or even while catching a game at the stadium because it actively fights slouched posture. Ergonomic Hip Cushion Posture Corrector supports the natural curve of your spine while you’re sitting.
Buy at Inspire Uplift for $39.97.
9. Lumbar Back Pain Relief Device
10. ComfyBrace Posture Corrector Back Brace
11. Phone Neck Posture Corrector Device
We can only do so much to correct our posture when sitting at a desk or standing up straight, but when it comes to daily life and how often you crane your neck at your phone, that behavior can strain your neck, too. The perfect, techy solution to #TechNeck, the Phone Neck Posture Corrector Device holds your phone more eye-level so that you don’t negatively affect your neck posture by looking down to scroll online. It features 360-degree rotation, adjustable length, height and angles, and you can even use it vertically or horizontally. For the ultimate convenience, this handy device is also portable and small enough to fit in your pocket, and it even comes with an optional remote shutter to snap photos hands-free.
Buy at The Grommet for $30.
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