So, they call it a “back orthotic” and claim it can eliminate back pain in seconds.
Well, it’s really more of a seat or cushion that supports your pelvis when sitting on it. When used correctly it actually does help you to sit up straighter which improves posture and can reduce or eliminate back or sciatic pain for many people.
Over the years we have tested hundreds, if not thousands of back pain relief products and the Back Joy is one of the few that we highly recommend. We have been recommending it for years now and the new “Back Joy Core” version is even nicer than the old model.
If you suffer from any type of back pain or sciatica, I highly recommend you give the Back Joy a shot. Not only can it help you sit without pain, but it will help you improve you posture and core strength which can help keep the pain from coming back.
But don’t forget, the Back Joy only address one of the several causes of pain, posture… if you truly want lasting relief you should also address the other underlying causes like: muscle imbalances, spinal compression, trigger points, nutritional deficiencies and emotions/stress to name a few. You can learn more about all of these by exploring our website.
It’s getting to be so bad that by Monday afternoon, you’re already tired of being at the office. You’re not even thinking as far ahead as Friday. Just getting to hump day is going to be challenge enough.
In reality, it’s not the folks you work with who are getting you down – they’re tolerable, mostly, although there is that one guy in accounting. Where do they find these people?
It’s not even your boss, who, if he knew even half as much as you do, would be a shoo-in for Executive of the Year.
No, the biggest pain in your neck is actually located a bit lower. And it’s really what’s making working where you do seem a lot worse than it actually is.
Face it. It’s your aching back that’s sucking the joy out of your nine-to-five existence and making you feel 10 years older to boot.
Sure, you’ve learned to tolerate the bad coffee, pointless meetings, and lame jokes in the course of your day. But you just can’t tough it out when it comes to back pain, which can range from dull, nagging aches to those unexpected twinges that feel like you’ve been hit with a taser gun.
The bad news about lower back pain is that it not only lives with you all day at the office but it also comes home with you at night. It may even dog your weekends.
How do you develop pain?
If you are experiencing back pain at the office, you may think that it is coming from all the sitting, standing, and lifting that you have to do. And, indirectly, it does. But it is actually more about how the body has to adapt to all the sitting, standing, and lifting than the activity itself. Let’s take sitting as an example.
Because of the amount of time you spend sitting, your body must gradually adapt itself to that position. This happens in a number of ways. The first thing it must adapt to is how the weight goes through your hips and pelvis. Then, there is the way you sit – upright, slouching, or something in between.
Most importantly, it’s what happens to the muscles while you’re sitting. For example, your hip flexors will get tight from being in a shortened position and your butt will get weak and flabby from being in a relaxed state.
That simple combination of tight hip flexors and weak glutes is called a “muscle imbalance.” The result of these muscle imbalances will be postural dysfunctions of your pelvis and spine. These imbalances send both your spine and pelvis into abnormal positions, the combination of which can be devastating to a person with a healthy back and catastrophic for a person suffering from any form of back pain.
What can you do about it?
What you must also understand is that your imbalances are the result of what you do in your everyday life – your workouts, sitting, the activities of your job, and your own personal habits. I’m not going to tell you to stop going to work. But what if you changed the way you present yourself at your desk?
Instead of sitting at your desk, try kneeling. I kneel at least 30 percent of the time I spend at my desk. I have a small foam pad that puts me just high enough to type and see the monitor. I sit on a therapy ball – and guess what? I don’t sit still like my momma told me to. I move my hips in every direction, which means I’m working on my core balance all day long.
Action steps to take
Sitting
When I sit, I sit with my legs in all different positions – sometimes bent, sometimes behind me, other times stretched out in front or even to the side of me, keep the legs moving.
Every 10 minutes or so, I will work my body in some way – and, yes, that includes walking away from my desk. But more than that, I make it a habit to stand up when the phone rings. I also stand when I have to read something or when I’m rearranging the stack of stuff on my desk for greater productivity.
Standing
If your job requires you to stand all day long, be sure you have quality footwear and a neutral shoe insert. Our body mechanics start when our feet hit the ground. It is best if your feet are in the most neutral position possible.
One negative body pattern that many people fall into is to continually shift their weight from one foot to the other. The problem with this is that most people find eventually decide that one leg will be more comfortable than the other, and then that leg will get most of the weight most of the time. This will wreak havoc on the pelvis and spine. Better to put equal on each foot as much as you can, and learn to correct when you catch yourself shifting your weight or leaning on one leg too much.
Lifting
A third obstacle on the job can be situations where you have to lift anything over 10 pounds repeatedly. Again, it’s not the activity itself that puts you in jeopardy; it’s your body’s inability to tolerate the stress of the weight. In other words, you should be able to lift anything you want to and not have any difficulty doing it. The problem occurs when your body is suffering from the muscle imbalances and postural dysfunctions that we talked about earlier – and you don’t even know it.
So, when you lift that object and you get injured, think of it as the straw that broke the camels’ back. Your body was already in a compromised state, and it just needed that last bit of stress to send you in to a painful condition.
Stress
It’s an unavoidable fact of life at the office, and it can also play a role by causing your muscles to tense up, which makes you more prone to injury. Stress also lowers your tolerance for pain. In some cases, minimizing stress on the job can be a daunting task, but deep-breathing exercises, walking around the block, or even talking about your frustrations with a trusted friend can help.
In closing, I want to leave you with this message: Even though the workplace can be a hazard to your health, if you do find yourself having back pain, remember that your thoughts and your beliefs about your situation will have a direct impact on your ability to recover and how fast you recover. That’s why it’s critical to learn all you can about your condition and take action as soon as you can.
“It Forces You to Sit Up Straight and
the Pain Disappears Almost Magically”
An incredible 92% of people who use it get relief.
Sit on the BackJoy and it instantly improves your posture, takes pressure of your spine, reduces pain and strengthens your weak core muscles.
It works so well that most people have several… one at work, one at home and one for the car. Shoot, I sit on it every day at work and I don’t even suffer from back pain!
…and unexplained pain. It lets patients do something positive
to get rid of their pain …
“Because of a whiplash injury, I had years of chronic upper-back and neck pain, but not anymore! Thanks to this unique, fantastic little device!”
–Susan H., Pittsburgh, PA
“What a God-send! To have something that I can do to relieve all the pain I’ve been suffering all these years has been such a blessing. No one could figure out what the problem was. Well now I know and can take care of myself!” –Kathy B., Chicago, IL
“This system is incredible! I can move, run and exercise again. It is fantastic to know that I can do something positive to get rid of my pain. I threw out my pills!”
–Cindy T., Macon Ga
Defies MRI And Finds Relief After Suffering for over 30-Years …
Carole endured back-pain for 30-years. Name the condition — herniated discs, sciatica, slipped vertebra, spinal stenosis and an “S-curved” spine — she had it all.
She endured constant pain throughout her hip, leg, butt and lower back. Over the years she’d been put in braces and casts that only made things worse. Doctors, surgeons, chiropractors, physical therapists and all kinds of experts failed her.
But after THREE DECADES of pain, she’s virtually pain-free, many days she’s totally pain-free. And she did it without surgery … without costly visits to specialists … without drugs … and did it from the comfort of her own home.
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BackJoy is revolutionary, easy to use, and completely portable sitting device that prevents back pain from occurring when you sit, so you can finally sit comfortably, anywhere. What if my back hurts when I try sitting on BackJoy? Sometimes changing your sitting posture can cause temporary discomfort. Should you feel increased tightness when first using BackJoy, limit usage to15 minutes, then 30, and upward over a few days or weeks. With gradually increased usage will come strength and lasting relief. If there is any increased pain, stop using BackJoy. If BackJoy does not help relieve your back pain, consult a Medical Professional.
How do I use BackJoy?
It’s as easy as 1-2-3. There are no straps or buckles.
1. Place it on your seat so the logo will be under your left thigh. Do not put it behind your back!
2. Sit on it and pull it forward until it’s snug against your buttocks muscles. Adjust until you feel the cupping action!
3. Skootch. Lean a little forward, push with your feet to “skootch” the BackJoy with your buttocks towards the rear of the seat until you find your most comfortable position. Sit back and relax in comfort!
When should I feel results?
Many users experience immediate relief, and some require several weeks of regular use to feel the benefits of BackJoy. Your results will depend upon your underlying conditions and how often you use BackJoy. To get the quickest results and greatest benefits, use BackJoy according to directions as often as possible, everywhere you sit.
What if I don’t feel anything when I sit on BackJoy?
If you don’t feel any change when you sit on BackJoy, make sure you have closely followed the sitting instructions and your buttocks muscles are firmly cupped. The best way to feel the BackJoy difference is this: Sit on BackJoy for a period of time, then remove it from under you. Feel your gluteus muscles flattened under your body weight. Now put it back. Feel your pelvis floating in a cradle of muscle tissue.
Why is BackJoy Different?
BackJoy’s Orthotic Cradling System™ makes it the only device that prevents the pain causing tightening of back muscles that is triggered when the gluteus muscles flatten under the user’s weight when sitting. This patented Orthotic Cradling System™ allows BackJoy to relieve more pressure and strain than any other device or chair available. BackJoy does not rely on gimmicks like heat, massage, or overly soft foam to trick you into thinking it is doing something for you. It is when you don’t feel much of anything that you are doing the most to prevent back pain from occurring, or developing a back injury from sitting. This means you should not feel much at all, just comfort.
Will BackJoy work for my condition?
BackJoy provides relief by reducing the pressures that can aggravate the underlying causes of a wide variety of acute and chronic back pain such as low back pain, herniated and degenerated discs, back injuries, sciatica, and many more. As with any medical question, consult a medical professional to see if BackJoy will help your specific, underlying issue.
Pressure
Tightness
Soreness
Aching
Strain
Burning
Why is BackJoy so small and comfortable?
BackJoy must be smaller than your buttocks. It is designed to cradle the
4″-5″ space around the two sitting bones at the base of your pelvis. It is most effective for adults from 118 to 285 lbs. It is because BackJoy is so small that it can literally float your spinal system in natural cushioning. It’s the floating in your natural soft tissues that feels so comfortable.
Will BackJoy prevent back pain from occurring?
Sitting for long periods of time can cause repetitive stress injuries, which may lead to a variety of back problems. BackJoy can be used as a preventative maintenance device to help you avoid a repetitive stress injury caused by long term sitting, or to prevent old back pain from recurring.
How do I clean my BackJoy?
BackJoy’s fabric has been treated with a stain guard solution. Wash with mild soap and water or standard upholstery cleaner. You can treat your BackJoy as if it were a piece of furniture at home with fabric that has been protected against stains.
Where can I use BackJoy?
Turn any seat into an orthotic pain reliever! Using BackJoy on any of the below sitting surfaces will improve your posture and allow your spinal system to float in a comfortable cradle of natural cushioning. Only BackJoy can prevent the strain caused by muscular flattening that will occur in all of these sitting situations.
Can I travel with BackJoy?
Back joy is Easy To Travel With! You can’t damage BackJoy. Roll it up or bend it anyway you need to fit it in a briefcase or carry on. Your body heat will return it to shape. Slip BackJoy in your carry on any way you want. Bend it around your Lap Top for extra protection.
Is BackJoy too small for me?
BackJoy comes in one size, which will fit just about everyone. At first glance, many people think that BackJoy will be too small for them to use. In fact, BackJoy is not supposed to cradle a user’s entire buttocks at all. BackJoy’s size and shape were developed to support the bones found at the base of your pelvis, not your entire buttocks.
BackJoy is designed to fit the medically and scientifically accepted average distance between the sitting bones (the ischial tuberosities) that rest at the base of the pelvis. Unlike arm and leg bones, the pelvis has a very small range of widths, depths and heights from person to person no matter what gender, age, race, or height that person might be. The buttocks, of course, are made up of soft tissues, which are very different from person to person. BackJoy works by cupping the around the pelvis area, it is able to deliver an effective method of back pain relief for people as little as 90 pounds or as much as 400 lbs.
Do I have to sit a certain way for BackJoy to work?
Your back is unique. With BackJoy, you can sit the way you want to sit. Peer reviewed orthopedic back journals suggest the best way for any individual to sit is in the position they are most comfortable. That’s why BackJoy is designed to work like a personalized orthotic for your unique back. It will adapt itself to accommodate a “slouched” posterior pelvic tilt, a sitting straight-up anterior tilt, and everything in between. No matter what position you like to sit in, BackJoy’s Orthotic Cradling System will remain active.
What will my doctor say about BackJoy?
BackJoy can work hand-in-hand with your therapeutic regime. Bring this brochure and your BackJoy on your next visit to learn how. Ask your doctor to recommend a sitting posture for you that will transfer the most pressure and strain off your specific underlying condition. BackJoy will not work for you if you have been confined to a wheel chair, have any form of muscular atrophy, or if you have trouble standing or walking for any length of time. Before using this or any other product, consult a physician to make sure the origin of your back pain is not due to a condition that requires medical attention.
Does BackJoy work on soft couches?
Yes, BackJoy’s Orthotic Cradling System will float your spinal system over a soft sitting surface just like it will over a hard chair. Though it may not feel like BackJoy is doing as much work, don’t be fooled. When you sit down into the cushions of a soft couch, your gluteus muscles can stretch and flatten more than they would in a hard chair. Only BackJoy can prevent this from happening on soft couches or in your favorite chair.
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It’s getting to be so bad that by Monday afternoon, you’re already tired of being at the office. You’re not even thinking as far ahead as Friday. Just getting to hump day is going to be challenge enough.
An incredible 92% of people who use it get relief.
Carole endured back-pain for 30-years. Name the condition — herniated discs, sciatica, slipped vertebra, spinal stenosis and an “S-curved” spine — she had it all.
BackJoy must be smaller than your buttocks. It is designed to cradle the
