If you’ve ever slouched in your desk chair and then later writhed in pain, you already know the physical effects of poor posture. Well, a recent HuffPost Life story shared new research examining the behavioral and evenpsychologicaleffects that come from having good posture. While playing a virtual game, the study found that participants using an adjustable tablet stand performed better and felt better than participants who played hunched over a flat tablet. If you want to try it for yourself, we spotted a highly rated, highly versatile holder that reviewers credit for easing neck pain and making daily tech use “so much easier.” And it’s currently under $10 in black and pink.
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Published in the British Journal of Psychology, the study found that participants who sat up straight reported “more positive emotions” and even made “smarter, more effective decisions during a risk-taking task.”
While the effects were subtle (and phone stands certainly aren’t a magic cure-all), the research seemed to indicate that having better posture may help with better decision-making, in addition to taking pressure off your back, shoulders and neck. So if you find yourself scrunched over your phone or tablet during work, workouts, cooking, video chatting or scrolling TikTok, a handy phone stand may have some serious positive effects.
Slim but powerful, reviewers credit this handy tech stand for bringing their tech higher to them — encouraging better posture and less pain.
With an adjustable neck giving you up to 8.5 inches of height, this twistable, flippable stand can hold most smartphones and tablets up to 10 inches long. Weighing less than a pound, it’s also a breeze to pack up. Though don’t be fooled by its size, the brand says it can hold up to 11 pounds, thanks to the stable base.
“The 360-degree rotation is a total game changer,” Neriah wrote. “It makes it so easy to adjust my iPad to the perfect angle whether I’m watching videos, FaceTiming or recording nail videos. It feels sturdy and well-made, so I don’t have to worry about my iPad tipping over.”
Of course, users love the stand for helping them sit up, reducing strain on their bodies. “Since I have a lot of spinal issues in my neck, this is great; I can bring my phone up to eye level,” Anita wrote. “No more looking down at my phone, and it helps a lot with all the pain I have in my neck.”
Others agree the stand has “greatly improved” their neck pain, “keeps my head up in good posture” and generally inhibits slouching and slumping. A reviewer who had been “suffering with neck and shoulder pains for several years” called the stand a “lifesaver,” with another writing the stand “will change your life for the better as it did mine.”
Plus, fans say it just makes life easier, from freeing up their hands during meetings to keeping them from losing or dropping their phones.
“This is my second purchase of this phone stand and more than likely I will need another one,” one wrote, noting they keep one at their desk chair and one in their craft room, where they used to “always misplace” their phone.
“Nice and sturdy,” another said. “I got it to view saved recipes so when I need to follow one I don’t have to lay my phone on the counter, makes for easy viewing.”
“It doesn’t extend a tremendous amount upward, but it’s enough to where I can notice my posture isn’t so slumped watching my screen,” Tiffany wrote. “Way better than my phone slipping and falling on everything I try to prop it up on.”
Shoppers call the stand “convenient and versatile,” especially as it has space to charge your devices while they’re propped up.
“I can switch between portrait and landscape mode in seconds, and it stays exactly where I put it,” Neriah said. “It’s honestly made my day-to-day iPad use so much easier.”
Reviewers love this humble stand for keeping them from slouching as they scroll. Read more 5-star reviews and grab one for yourself for under $10.
“Since I have a lot of spinal issues in my neck this is great I can bring my phone up to eye level. No more looking down at my phone and it helps a lot with all the pain I have in my neck love this product” — Anita Jane Bullock
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“Love this! Perfect height to help avoid tech neck strain and pain ❤️” — Erin Schultz
“Very nice, definitely what I needed to quit having neck pain and headaches it could be just a little bit sturdier but for the price and the need it is perfect” — Lori Fackler
“I have been suffering with neck and shoulder pains for several years. Using a laptop stand for viewing an iPad wasn’t ideal. This stand is a lifesaver! Tall enough to reach and hold my iPad securely is a plus. The base is study enough to hold the stand and doesn’t wobble. Simple enough to assemble by myself was great!” — Grandma Agoo
“My neck hurts when I use the phone for a long time, but using a phone stand has greatly improved my neck pain. This product is good because it allows me to firmly hold the phone and adjust its position” — Syungyihwang
“This Lisen cell phone stand will change your life for the better as it did mine. I love this phone holder. I’m one of those people who likes to hear audible stories all night long. Earbuds hurt by morning but this stand keeps my phone visible at my bedside. I have ordered a second one because I also use it at my desk. It keeps my head up in good posture and I prefer it to the contraption we bought for me to wear because my neck was becoming bent and painful from constantly staring down at my phone. Since I got my Lisen cell phone stand I no longer have neck pain. I can hardly wait for Amazon to bring me my second one :)” — Brenda Kikkawa
Looking for other posture-helping buys? Check out these finds, inspired by experts’ advice from previous HuffPost Shopping reporting.
A gooseneck phone holder you can clip to your bedside or desk
Clip this bestselling hands-free phone holder to the edge of your desk, and thanks to its bendy gooseneck, you’ll be able to text and video call at at eye level, sans hand fatigue. But the real joy of this gooseneck holder is its potential to reduce the neck and back strain that comes from slouching over our phones.
As Liza Egbogah, a trained chiropractor, osteopath and myofascial release expert, advised, looking straight ahead at your phone can help prevent slouching, forward head posture and resulting pain; we think this phone holder is an excellent choice. Reviewers call it a “neck saver” (and a “third hand”).
Just clip it to your table, chair or headboard to get started.
Or neck phone holder to encourage looking up, not down, at your phone
“One of the biggest contributors to poor posture is looking downwards to our phone,” wrote Egbogah. “We spend so much time on phones and laptops and when we do, we’re often looking down. This puts a lot of strain on the neck and pushes our head forward into anterior head carriage (when the head moves forward out of alignment).
“A neck phone holder allows you to look straight ahead thereby preventing slouching and forward head posture,” she explained.
Based on Egbogah’s recommendation, we chose this gooseneck cell phone holder that sits around the neck; it’s extra lightweight with flexible arms that can also stand upright on horizontal surfaces. “You’ll think this product is ridiculous but once you have it, it’ll save your life,” wrote one Amazon reviewer.
Or a full-back support posture-correcting brace (50% off)
Based on Egbogah’s recommendation of a posture support harness, we selected this popularposture corrector brace. You can start by wearing it five to ten minutes a day, and work towards wearing it for an hour or two a day. Get it for 50% off.
“This posture corrector is an excellent product for improving posture and alleviating back pain,” one reviewer said. “The adjustable straps make it comfortable to wear for extended periods, and it provides gentle support to strengthen muscles over time. If you spend long hours sitting or standing, this corrector can make a noticeable difference in reducing discomfort and helping you maintain good posture. It’s easy to wear discreetly under clothing, making it a convenient solution for daily use. Highly recommended for anyone looking to improve posture and reduce back pain.”
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