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Backpod (Authentic Original) - Premium Treatment for Neck, Upper Back and Headache Pain from hunching over Smartphones and Computers | Home Treatment Program for Costochondritis

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Size 1 Count (Pack of 1)
Specific Uses For Product Costochondritis, Tietze Syndrome, Thoracic Stretching, Hunching, Slouching, Laminectomy, Foraminotomy, Thoracotomy, Pain Relief, Posture Corrector, See more
Use for Neck
Age Range (Description) Adult

About this item

  • Original Backpod - Developed by professional physiotherapists and manufactured in New Zealand; it was designed to offer precise relief and promote better posture, providing a reliable solution for those seeking comfort and mobility.
  • Effective Treatment - Recommended by healthcare professionals; it has been clinically proven to alleviate conditions such as Costochondritis and Tietze’s Syndrome, and various thoracic upper spine issues, offering tangible relief and improved mobility for users
  • Alleviate i-hunch - With its ergonomic design, it targets the strains caused by prolonged device usage, gently realigning the spine and shoulders to reduce discomfort and restore flexibility, promoting a healthier lifestyle.
  • Posture Improvement - Through regular use, it facilitates gradual spine realignment, aiding in the restoration of a natural, pain-free posture. It increases breathing capacity and reduces tension, enhancing overall well-being of users.
  • Lasting Investment - Designed for daily use, it guarantees long-lasting durability and cost-effectiveness, offering a practical alternative to professional treatments. Easy to use at home or in the office, it provides instant relief whenever you need it.
  • User Guide and Support - Each purchase includes a detailed user guide, offering step-by-step instructions for maximum utilisation. Take it slow, follow the instructions, and get the best results.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.76 x 5.12 x 7.87 inches; 1.27 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ Backpod
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 30, 2016
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Backpod
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LYNZBV3
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ New Zealand
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,690 ratings

Product Description

at home treatment

TREATMENT IN YOUR HOME, AT YOUR PACE

The Backpod is an amazingly effective, super strong and ultra conveniently sized wellness innovation for everyday use anywhere you are.

The Backpod is a real treatment tool to free up a tight upper back and rib cage. The Backpod is designed to stretch out a bent and stiffened upper and middle back. When the joints in the spine have jammed up enough, and the very tough tissue surrounding them has tightened, you can’t free them up using your own muscles or body movements. It’s no longer enough to just “sit up straight” – you haven’t got the leverage to unlock a specific joint or stretch out the stiffened ligaments around it on your own.

costochondritis

COSTOCHONDRITIS

Costochondritis is a scary and confusing (but not life-threatening) condition with pain where your ribs join onto your breastbone. Think of your ribs like bucket handles, hinged at the front (onto the breastbone) and at the back (onto your backbone). The ribs lift up and down as you breathe, and also move as you twist and move around. Now, if the posterior rib joints (where the ribs hinge onto your spine) are frozen solid and not moving, then the more delicate joints where the ribs hinge onto your breastbone have to work excessively, just to let you breathe.

costochondritis

Treat the Cause, Release the Ribs, Relieve the Pain

Phones, Computers

Fix a Sore, Hunched Spine

Post Surgery, Accident Recovery

Improve Flexibility and Thoracic Mobility

Painful Ribs

Relieve Painful Ribs

strong comfortable design

STRONG SUPPORTIVE DESIGN

The Backpod has a multi-award-winning design. Fabricated with a super-strong polycarbonate core and hypoallergenic synthetic rubber outer cushion

HOW TO USE BACKPOD

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Start slowly...

1. To start off with, we recommend placing three pillows on a floor. This is because your spine can be really tight, and too painful to put much leverage on to start off with. You can gradually reduce the pillows to allow for a stronger stretch (it can take up to two or three weeks to get to no pillows).

Ease into it...

2. Lie back with the Backpod roughly between the shoulder blades.

3. Bring your hands up above your head, chin tucked in and knees up.

4. Your upper body will now be lying on the Backpod, stretching out the spine in the opposite direction to all the forward bending that happens during a normal day.

Take your time...

5. Hold the position for roughly 30 seconds then slightly re-adjust, so you begin to work the Backpod to the top of the back, up to shoulder level and out to the sides to stretch the rib hinges. Remember to keep your chin in and your shoulders relaxed, so that it stretches the pectoral muscles and you’re getting a complete stretch.

We recommend doing this for several minutes every evening. It may take a few weeks for things to loosen enough for you to not feel soreness.

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Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
3,690 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the pain relief, performance, and quality of the orthopedic brace. For example, they mention it's super helpful for the pain, works better than pain medication, and is well-made. Customers also appreciate the stretch, comfort, and size. Opinions are mixed on the value and ease of use.

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406 customers mention314 positive92 negative

Customers like the pain relief provided by the orthopedic brace. For example, they mention it's super helpful for the pain they've been going through, and lying directly on the spot allows for massage and pain relief. Some say the healing in their back feels wonderful. That said, some say it helps them relax their shoulders and even their clavicle feels better.

"...It's about the ribs, not inflammation or nerve pain...." Read more

"...This has definitely helped with pain relief and I am much looser and have greater range of motion...." Read more

"...There was a huge "pop" (scary) but no pain... and a second pop... and, immediately I had some slight ability to turn my head a tiny bit...." Read more

"...The next morning I was better and the main thing was that my breathing was 80% better. I wasn't panicking anymore...." Read more

136 customers mention112 positive24 negative

Customers like the performance of the orthopedic brace. For example, they say it works better than pain medication, works fine on the bed, and helps them stay aligned. Some mention that the density of the cover is pretty well thought out, and it allows them to stand straighter.

"...It doesn't require any batteries or charging, and only very little maintenance. My puppy did try to chew on it, but I caught him in time...." Read more

"...I felt like it was allowing me to stand straighter. The directions say - if this hurts then you’re using it wrong...." Read more

"...So, YES, YES, YES! Used correctly, and methodically, this thing worked great." Read more

"...Tried this & it has helped him stay aligned" Read more

57 customers mention57 positive0 negative

Customers like the stretch of the orthopedic brace. They say it helps stretch the thoracic spine, upper back, and ribs. They also say it gives a deeper stretch and helps loosen tight muscles and ribbing. Customers also say the device is very effective at strengthening their back.

"...Also doing the exercises illustrated in the directions has help to build my neck muscles and helps maintain better posture...." Read more

"...After just 3 days of using this my arms and body had better range emotion...." Read more

"...I feel that I have less rigidity between my shoulder blades & above & below my shoulder blades...." Read more

"...times a week, not out of necessity, but because it does wonders to loosen tight muscles and ribs." Read more

34 customers mention24 positive10 negative

Customers like the quality of the orthopedic brace. They mention that it is well-made, and well designed for its purpose. Some customers also mention that the product feels sturdy again. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and design of the brace, which is the finest spinal restructuring device they have found.

"...When I stood up, I felt like my back was sturdy again...." Read more

"...I purchased it and when I received it found that it was actually well built...." Read more

"...wanted to give this 3 stars because what you are buying is a piece of plastic. I work hard for my money...." Read more

"...paying for is not just any old physical therapy tool—this is a high-quality device that was designed to help treat a range of specific back pain and..." Read more

21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

Customers like the comfort of the orthopedic brace. They say it helps loosen their upper back and hinges. They also say it releases tight knots and tensions. Customers also find that their back is much more flexible and has a greater range of motion.

"...This has definitely helped with pain relief and I am much looser and have greater range of motion...." Read more

"This device loosens up the thoracic spine. It feels great...." Read more

"...Back has loosened quite a bit...." Read more

"...I still feel pain, it doesn’t magically disappear, but I feel it loosening up and feeling a little better everyday. I am hopeful...." Read more

17 customers mention13 positive4 negative

Customers like the size of the orthopedic brace. For example, they say it's small enough to fit between shoulder blades, smaller than a foam roller, and portable. Some mention that it helps pop the ribs back into place.

"...’s the mold/shape of the piece you’re paying for bc it fits perfectly around shoulder blades to help pop the ribs back in place...." Read more

"...It is small enough to tuck into my overnight bag, and will be a boon to my shoulders after a long day. 110% reccomend." Read more

"...It was the perfect size and really effective. I can even breathe better. So happy with it...." Read more

"...Usually after about 5-10 mins, they would then say, it’s too tight, you’ll need to come more often to get it out...." Read more

177 customers mention106 positive71 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the orthopedic brace. Some mention it's worth the money, has saved them a ton of money, and is reasonably priced. However, others say that the price seemed steep, but if it worked it would be worth it.

"...It seemed to get good reviews and it was reasonably priced. Many of the other spine back rolls are very expensive with iffy results...." Read more

"...I will say I think the price is still high and don’t see anything with the device that can justify the price...." Read more

"...completed the fourth week and, for me, the Backpod has been worth every penny and more!" Read more

"...The price of the backpod is pretty high for what it is but its worth every penny for how fast this problem was fixed after years of pain and doctor..." Read more

57 customers mention36 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the orthopedic brace. Some mention that it's simple but works amazingly well, the instruction booklet is very well done and informative, and it'll be much easier than tennis balls. However, others say that it was not so easy to use as you would think and no more effective than using tennis balls, it was excruciating, weird getting used to at first, and extremely frustrating.

"...The Backpod is super easy to use. You just lay down on it. You can put it behind you while you lean back on a stack of pillows and watch TV in bed...." Read more

"...My only complaint is that the type set for the directions is so ridiculously small that it’s very difficult to read - even wearing reading glasses...." Read more

"...This device was easy to use and loved how as you worked through the steps provided it seemed to get better and better daily...." Read more

"This pod is easy to use. I can feel that it works to reverse the hunchback. Great invention!" Read more

Wish I found this years ago!
4 Stars
Wish I found this years ago!
I am a heavy computer user and currently 50 yrs old. Masseuses call my shoulders rocks. One week into a big project, I developed back pain in the upper right area. Nothing new, but was surprised at how quickly it developed. Decided to be more proactive about fixing the issue with my back and spine (hump), so did some research online and came across the backpod.Week 1: Did two short sessions morning and night (~30 min each). The constant pain was relieved quite a bit after a couple of days. Showed obvious improvement in photo on day 7. Worked areas per instructions.Week 2: Evolved into one longer session (1.5hrs +). Spent more time around shoulder blades where I have persistent knots that developed over the years. Recall starting to have them in my 20s.Week 3: Continued to be diligent with daily use of the backpod though some sessions may only have been an hour. Started working from lower back where I have tightness and up spine, also spending considerable time around shoulder blades. Elongation of the spine can be seen in day 21.Week 4: From loosening areas on back, started feeling other areas that were still tight. Now I sometimes also carefully work around the whole back and even the ribcage at the sides/front.Week 5: Pretty much the chronic recurring pain and knots I have felt in the past has resolved. Back has loosened quite a bit.Week 6-7: Started skipping days and require less time using it. Graduated to using backpod at the sharper angle, horizontally. Focusing more on hump area.Day 60: Continuing progress is still happening but has been more gradual.Starting week 2, the time I spend each day using the backpod is quite a bit. I use it while watching/listening to tv shows and track time spent on each spot by doing a 10 count on each finger up to 10 fingers. Since I tend to count fast that ends up being somewhere over a minute on each spot. Low tech but does the trick. Covering a large area, I mostly don't repeat working on spots. Like with massages, it is a good to drink water afterwards to help flush out toxins released from the muscles.The big thing to note is that my initial results might be atypical or came quicker for the following reason: I prefer deep tissue massages that work through knots. The backpod allows me to do it on my own in a targeted fashion. So I work through the uncomfortable at times painful spots. You have control over how deeply you use the backpod. So it can be used in a gradual less painful way.Development after the first couple of weeks has become slower. It has been 60 days since I started using backpod. I have been skipping the occasional day and spending less time using the backpod. Due to the amount I work, it is more maintenance at the moment. At this point, I decided to start using a product that will work deeper into the my shoulders than the backpod, the Twin Block Pro by MassageBlocks. The backpod has been great to get me started. Now the rocks that are my shoulders need deeper work.My 84 year old father has had chronic back pain for a while and his spine has been curving from old age. Sent him a backpod, though wasn't sure he would use it. He uses it every few days and is getting better as well.Only taking a star off for the price going down to $69.99, when I bought two not so long ago for $84.99 each. But considering that it is price of one massage, still not bad.Tip: google "how to get rid of a neck hump"It is how I found backpod and you may find other helpful info / exercises.started using backpod 07.30.19. edited 09.28.19.
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