Strack Smart Posture Corrector – Wearable Device for Better Posture and Pain Relief
The Strack Smart Posture Corrector is a device designed to help improve posture and alleviate back pain. It uses advanced technology to monitor posture and provide real-time feedback to the wearer. The device is worn like a backpack and features adjustable straps to ensure a comfortable fit. It also comes with an app that provides personalized coaching and tracks progress over time. The Strack Smart Posture Corrector is perfect for anyone who sits at a desk or spends a lot of time on their feet, as it promotes proper alignment and helps prevent the strain that can lead to chronic pain.
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I just received my Upright Go2.I ordered the Upright Go2 with the “UPRIGHT GO | Smart Wearable Posture Trainer, Adhesive Replacement Pack, 10 Count” ($99 + $10), using a single button the Upright Go2 page.So, a few things:- the adhesives included in the Adhesive replacement pack are NOT the same kind that came with the Upright Go2.- adhesives arrived first, in giant plastic envelope (what a waste). Why do I need the adhesives first? And why not ship it with the device itself? And why ship the old adhesives when I am purchasing the new Go2 device???First impressions: there is excessive packaging on the Upright Go2, like Russian nesting dolls.There is a lot of paper packaging, without clear directions on how to use it.I mean: after Apple has already created the blue-print on how to mass-produce fairy sophisticated electronics with minimal packaging and very little instructions, I don’t see the need for a lot of papers and packaging (with little useful info).In the main device package, there are 10 adhesives, and 6 alcohol pads. In the replacement (which, once again, is for Upright Go1), there are 10 adhesives and 10 alcohol pads.Description for usage”Use the alcohol pads to clean the the adhesives and / or your skin before use”?WTF?And/ or?Should I be cleaning the adhesive, or my skin? And if both, I need 2 pads. And 10 adhesives x 2 pads = 20. But you are sending me 6?Then they have this guitar pick-like thing which is called, “Adhesive removal tool”. Here is the description: “Use it to peel off your old adhesive when replacing it with a new one”.So I need to scrape my skin to remove this thing? Really????OK, so I need to use the guitar pick to remove the adhesive. Now, a question arises: how often do I need to remove the adhesive?In the “About the adhesives” section it says, “With proper maintenance, each adhesive can be used about 3-10 times, depending on your skin type”.Wow, so I re-use the same adhesive 10 times? And each time, I need to scrape off my skin using the guitar pick? And then put the icky thing back again on my back. 9 more times? Seriously? Or do I have to keep the adhesive on for 9 more sessions? Either way seems poor hygiene. I mean, do you know how much research you need to determine if 3-10 wears might cause either an allergic reaction, or bacterial infection?They also say, “Make sure your skin is clean and dry before using the GO 2. Use the provided alcohol pads to clean skin. So, I use each adhesive 3-10 times, and for a total of 10 adhesives, I need to have 30 to 100 alcohol swabs, but you are only sending me 6 to get started. Got cha.Now, I have not even gotten to the skin type. Let’s say, hypothetically, I have bad skin. Like my skin is not clear like a mirror (like I have bumps, or whatever), and let’s just say I have some hair. What do I do? Do I need a Brazilian wax before I can use Upright Go? Should I visit the local Immediate / Urgent care center after each time I poke my skin with the guitar pick to remove the adhesive?Well, in my view, and reasonable product, when it arrives to you and is ready to be used is worth exactly 3 stars (average). Depending on one’s experience with it, it may go up or down to anywhere between 1 and 5 stars.As it stands, the best thing about Upright Go is that it can climb up from an absolute hole of 1 stars. So that is the best thing about Upright go right now.I promise to update my review as I find more (positive) aspects of this device. The good news is: there is zero chance that my star rating is going down.After a couple of days of usage, this is what I notice:- the tracker is highly sensitive to the placement location. Place a bit high, close to the hair-line, and it things you are slouching like all the time. Place lower, and it’s statistics completely change,- also, as I use the tracker, I get this annoying alerts in the app, where it appears like someone is making suggestions. In reality, these are canned answers that are given to you on an unsolicited basis. Very annoying.
Tina C –
I bought this on recommendation of my doctor and physical therapist. I needed better posture, especially while working so I didn’t make my cervical spine worse than it already was. As I increased my hours at work, I increased the hours I wore the upright go and slowly saw my posture changing for the good and less pain down my arm from my pinched nerve. About 5 months after buying this and right after I bought replacement stickers I noticed it stopped keeping connected throughout my shift and now it won’t stay connected with my phone if my phone isn’t open with the app (which is impossible to do) So basically I got about 40 min of upright go time during my 10 hour shift yesterday. I guess it’s done 🙁
Robert MacLean –
I’ve been having back problems for a while, leading to bad headaches, problems sleeping and generally not feeling my best. I’ve tried many different items to varying degrees of success. I bought this without too much expectation, but as a ‘well, it can’t hurt any, can it?’I knew my posture wasn’t great, but didn’t know how bad it was. Noticed an improvement after the first day. The first day; however, was a chore. Back was definitely sore afterwards. Each day it ramps up the time by 10 mins and muscles kept being sore. After a week it got better. Now it’s more of a pain (in the butt) than strong soreness. But that obviously shows it’s working to help me develop my posture muscles.I just wear it for the recommended time (now 100 mins) and not even every day. Sometimes I miss a few days depending on my schedule. For those complaining that it ‘buzzes’ all the time…that’s kind of working as intended? Just stop slouching?I would definitely recommend it to try. As I said, I have seen huge improvements in my back pain, which has also led to better sleeping. Just do what it says, and if it’s too much for you, scale back and do what you can. But be persistent.Also, I didn’t want to use the sticky tabs (because I’m a little hairy and I don’t want to have to keep buying them), so I bought the necklace. Works fine at my desk. Goes under my shirt and you can’t even notice it.