  Around 50 billion dollars is spent yearly on therapy for low back pain in the
United States alone. Low back pain is one of the most common reasons for doctor
visits. Having poor posture has been found to be a main cause of lower back
pain as it impacts the transverse abdominal muscle. Maintaining a good posture
and changing position from time to time is considered to significantly improve
and maintain personal health. The world has witnessed a vast amount of smart
monitoring devices that are used to enhance the quality of life by providing
different types of support. Smart wearable technology has been the main focus
of this century, specifically in the medical field, where the advances range
from heartbeat monitors to hearing aids. This report highlights the design,
development and validation process of a compact wearable device that uses
multiple sensors to measure the back posture of a user in real time and notify
them once poor posture is detected.
