Dr. Matthewson Weighs In on Posture-Correcting Bras in Yahoo Shopping

Dr. Matthewson’s Take

Dr. Matthewson explained that wearables like this can be a helpful cue, since the pull on your shoulders lets you know when you’re starting to slump. But the cue only helps if you respond to it, and he noted that there isn’t good evidence a garment alone creates lasting change after you take it off.

He considers it fairly low risk for most people. The bigger downside, he said, is relying on the garment instead of building your own strength and habits.

“The muscles still have to do the work.”