It shouldn't. Correcting posture shouldn't be causing you pain or hurt in any way, yet I often see clients who are hurting themselves as they try to correct their posture, with or without gadgets. You don't need a posture corrector or posture correction device of any sort.

Does fixing your posture hurt at first?

If you have back pain, improving your posture is unlikely to address the root cause of your pain, but it may help alleviate muscle tension. "Correcting your posture may feel awkward at first because your body has become so used to sitting and standing in a particular way," says Sinfield.

Why does it hurt to keep good posture?

It can cause ligaments to strain over time and cause bone to change shape and eventually create arthritic change. When we have good posture, our muscles work together with gravity to hold our bodies in correct alignment while sitting or standing. Your body works more efficiently without strain.