When asked to consider reviewing the Reliefband Sport, I admit I was a little skeptical. For one, I’d never heard of this wearable nor any derivation of it. Moreover, I wasn’t familiar with the Pennsylvania-based tech company. However, after a lot of information digging and evaluating it, I wish I had this device after my minor surgery three months earlier. I’m convinced this wearable device would have lessened my nausea symptoms.
About The Reliefband Sport
So just what is the Reliefband Sport, and what does it do? It’s an innovative wearable device that can help prevent nausea and vomiting symptoms. Moreover, its technology is based on over 20 years of clinical research and is FDA-approved. To that end, I think this product would have been a far safer option than the anti-medications I reluctantly had to use. If that weren’t enough, it wouldn’t cause any drowsiness or side effects.
How It Works
The device has two electrical contacts that emit pulses to a nerve that travels along your forearm. These pulses further travel to the part of the brain that controls nausea. At the same time, signals are being sent to the stomach, which can reduce symptoms of nausea.
ReliefBand has been FDA-approved and can relieve mild to moderate nausea and vomiting associated with several medical conditions. These include morning sickness, chemotherapy, motion sickness, sea sickness anxiety, and, yes, even hangovers.
The IPX7 waterproof device can also relieve physician-diagnosed migraines and post-operative symptoms. If that’s not enough, it’s been proven to help with air sickness, amusement park rides, train sickness, and gaming. However, based on clinical trials, the device has an 85 percent success rate. In other words, it may not help everyone. Still, past reviews from several consumers and tech writers of previous models appear to be largely positive.
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What’s In The Box
Out of the small box, Reliefband Sport comes with a magnetic USB charger, rechargeable battery, wristband, and foldable manual. On one side of the manual is an easy-to-understand quick-start guide with full-color images. On the other hand, there is more detailed information, including safety information and troubleshooting. The box also carries a 7.5 ml (.25 oz.) tube of conductivity gel. A dab of this hypo-allergenic gel should be applied inside the wrist.
How To Use The Reliefband Sport
Reliefband Sport must first be fully charged until all six LED lights are illuminated green. Then, add gel between two tendons to the underside portion of the wrist. Once the device and band are comfortably in place, press the middle button to power on.
After powering on, you’ll notice blue pulsing lights. By pressing once more, you’ll reach the first of six levels. You might feel a slight tingle, and pressing up to the following level, it becomes more noticeable. Keep pressing until you reach the desired level. The recommendation is to keep the device on as long as you have symptoms.
If you think you’ll have motion sickness caused by airplanes, trains, boats, etc., place the device on 30 minutes prior. A fully charged battery can last up to 30 hours of continuous use at a mid-level setting.
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Features I’d Like To See
Although I believe the Reliefband Sport to be an excellent consumer product, there are some improvements I’d like to see. First, I’d like to see a slightly longer USB charging cable. As I noted previously, the cable slipped off several times. I’d like to see a longer wristband, even though it’s designed to fit wrist sizes from 5.5 to 9.5 inches.
Conclusion
Despite some personal reservations, I highly recommend the wearable Reliefband Sport. On a scale between 1 and 10, I’d give it a 9+. Although I’ve been primarily a travel writer for several years, I’ve also published several tech reviews. And because some gadgets I’ve reviewed were, should I say, clunkers, they have turned down several products. But thankfully, Reliefband Sport is one of those exceptions. It delivers its promise and has great value, especially given the valuable benefits it can provide.
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Availability and Price
The Reliefband Sport is priced at $229.99 and is now available from Reliefband.com.
Additional Reliefband Products
Fresh off the official release, Reliefband Sport joins a line of other highly rated wearables from the Pennsylvania tech company. These include the Reliefband Premier ($229.99) and Reliefband Classic ($129.99). Of course, there’s another affordable option, Reliefband 48 Hour ($79.99), albeit in limited release.
About The Author:
Randy Yagi is an award-winning freelance writer who served as the National Travel Writer for CBS Local from 2012 to 2019. More than 900 of his stories still appear in syndication across 23 CBS websites, including CBS New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco. During his peak years with CBS, Randy had a reported digital audience reach of 489 million and 5.5 million monthly visitors. Additionally, his stories have appeared in the Daily Meal, CBS News, CBS Radio, Engadget, NBC.com, NJ.com, OWC.com and Radio.com. He is a Media Fellow of Stanford University, a U.S. Army veteran, and a lifelong Santa Cruz County, California resident.