Back Pain Products

With back problems so common, it is not surprising that a whole raft of back pain products are marketed that promise to solve all your problems.

We review some of the more popular products that have proven effective over the years as well as a few of the newer inventions and ideas.

These producst are designed not to treat existing pain, but to prevent a recurrence of the stresses and strains that causes back pain.

Ergonomic Chair for back pain

Ensuring that your office chair, where you spend one third of your day, is comfortable and supportive is essential.  Ensuring that your desk and chair are at the right height, that your computer is positioned correctly on your desk, and that you take regular breaks away from the desk are important in preventing back problems.

The Aeron Chair (pictured here) is typical of those ergonomic designs for an office environment, that not only look good, but provide essential support

Exercise Videos

Stretch Smart offer information on exercises to strengthen and stretch the back that have been shown to help remedy back pain and reduce further episodes.  The emphasis is on stretching and relaxing, reducing muscle tension and increasing flexibility.

Orthopaedic Mattresses

It's not unusual to hear of people buying a mattress for their back pain.  Stores often sell an "orthopedic" mattress which are little more than a firm, sprung bed.

What is the best bed for a bad back ?
You should always ask your doctor. With each medical condition and treatment, your sleeping requirements will change.  After you consult with your physician, then there are various levels of comfort will help you select a model that you and your doctor have agreed upon. Remember that the person selling you a mattress knows very little about your medical condition and should only help guide you to the type of mattress that you and your doctor have agreed on.

Other Innovative Products for your Back

This unusual, but innovative product, offers home relief from pain within minutes.

Simple to use, you just lie back and relax, and the support helps your tense muscles relax and stretch, also addressing the cause of your pain, by bringing the spinal column into alignment.

This product is not suitable for those suffering from scoliosis or those who have sustained serious back injuries or surgery.

Useful Resources

The Aeron Chair - ergonomically designed to support your back and prevent injury

First Street - suppliers of the innovative, Spine Worx, back stretcher

Footsmart - offer a range of back pain solutions

Lose the Back Pain - comes with a video showing how you can cut out pain in your lower and upper back. 

Stretch Smart - simple stretching exercise to relieve tension and muscle pain