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20 Feb, 7 tweets, 4 min read
Slouching at our desks for 40 hours a week and craning our necks on our phones for the rest of the time is affecting our back health. To correct the problem, we've tested everything from braces to vibrating devices.

These are our top picks: 1/
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The most effective way to keep your back straight is to have someone tap you on the shoulder every time you're hunched over, allowing you not a moment of slouched peace. Not everyone has that (annoying) luxury, but the Upright Go 2 does the same thing. 2/ wired.trib.al/gfPxsz3
The Somaz Posture Corrector hooks over your shoulders like a backpack and connects over the stomach. It supports both the upper and lower back, making it much more effective at keeping you straight than a shoulder brace. 3/ wired.trib.al/kZnItra
The BackEmbrace Posture Corrector makes it difficult to roll your shoulders forward. It mostly supports your upper back, and while it’s unisex, it is a particularly good option if you have a larger chest. 4/ wired.trib.al/O269ucQ
Kinflyte's bras and tops have compression panels plus a grippy material on the shoulders that help keep you straight. You can wear them working at your desk, or while you're working out to keep proper form. 5/ wired.trib.al/t80pwHy
If you work at a desk, a stand is a good way to get your laptop at eye level, reducing the need to slouch over it. The ObVus Solutions Tower is our favorite as you can adjust it to several heights. 6/ wired.trib.al/mZsXOFe
Living a sedentary lifestyle may add to your posture problem. So in addition to selecting something from our list above, you may want to try Yoga or Pilates and any other exercise that encourages stretching. 7/
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