I live in Sweden, where the winter season is long and where I work and live mostly of my time sitting down, and my son that just turned 2. All of this has slowly started to give me such backpain that some days it feels difficult to lift my kid. Betterback Therapy helps me remind me about my sitting posture and relaxs my back during my sitting hours, so my back feels recharged and ready after a long day in the office. Thanks 😊
Over the past year or so, I have been using my Better Back to watch TV from time to time, but recently found a new use. I'm a professional choral singer who recently had to sit for over an hour and a half on stage on a school bench waiting to sing in a Wagner opera. I was pretty worried about that, but had absolutely no problem discreetly bringing my Better Back on stage, putting it on and taking it off before standing to sing. Result: zero pain! I was amazed and many colleagues were envious. Thanks!
Being a tall guy flying many frequent airmiles with a vulnerable lower back, Betterback really is a perfect solution to make my flights painless and much more comfortable. The product is small and light-weight, so I can easily take it with me in my on-board luggage. And it is not expensive, so it is just a small investment with a great return for my lower back.
I am a 56 year old female who is very active. I have recently taken up pickle ball and golf, and have had issues with my back for many years. Recently, I strained my back playing pickle ball. A friend recommended the Better Back, and I love it! Not only did it stop my pain right away, the pain did not return. I bought one right away, and also purchased one for my brother. TI put it on every night while I'm watching television and sit in it for about 30 minutes. This is a wonderful, much-needed product...thank you!
I was surprised that it actually helped! I did not have any faith in it but I was desperate and just bought it on a whim because it wasn't very expense. I was living in pain every day for more than 5 years. Then after using the brace for a number of days, I realized that my back had stopped that nagging pain in my sacral joint and down my leg. I was shocked. I'm super glad I just said screw it, just try it. Some yoga poses have helped a bit for a few hours at a time but Better Back is working non-stop. Thanks Katherine!
I've had the BetterBack for one month now, and it has really helped me. I've had lower back pain for many years. The moment I put BetterBack on, I could feel the relief in my lower back. I didn't want to take it off! But when I did take it off, my back felt better. I use the ice once in a while when my back is feeling especially painful, which really helps. I haven't used heat yet since ice works so well. BetterBack makes such a difference for me that I leave it on the chair where I sit most of the workday so that I can easily pull it on any time. Of all the products I've backed on Kickstarter (I've backed a lot), this one is the most beneficial to my life. I'm really glad I got it.
The moment I put it on I had an orgasm. It feels very natural and comfortable. The design efficiently exploits body posture to maintain a straight back effortlessly. Had it on for a few weeks and now I feel like I already have a straight back without putting it on. This is a life saver for me since my job requires sitting at my desk all day.
I ordered betterback as my core is quite weak and i suffer from back pain due to poor posture according to all the physios and chiros i have seen in my life. I use betterback when i sit at night watching tv. putting the heated insert into the padded cushion helps soothe my muscles from the change in posture. it is very comfortable to use and very easy to set up. i highly recommend this product to anyone wanting to help their backs with minimal effort
BetterBack is a well-designed product with great workmanship. It was designed to give an amazing support that your lumber needs yet the recognising the flexibility needed for man and women with different requirements. Regardless of how you want to wear it (tight or loose), the BetterBack gives an extremely snug fit. Love the study clips on the straps, they allow you to tuck the remaining strap neatly in place. Highly recommended. Thanks!
There was never a chair or a sofa that I was comfortable sitting in. I was always most comfortable laying down. Now I have a choice. I love sitting on the edge of a hard chair with BetterBack. Choice is good. Thank you BetterBack. A life-changing tool at the price of one dinner out. I feel very lucky.
I have structural damage to my back, with major damage to my L5 S1, spondylitis and spondolythesis as well as degenerative disc disease. For the last 6 months I have been totally unable to sit in a chair without moving every few minutes and pain. Today, after having my better back for 3 days, I was able to sit through a1.5 hour meeting with zero pain! I'm so impressed and thrilled with my better back! Thanks You so much!!!!!!!
am 70 years old and have for decades had a disc issue. It runs down my right leg and many times the pain is in the toe. I and my doctor have agreed to forego any surgery because normally I can stretch out of pain, use tiger palm and its patches, and ice. I ice after I exercise and I ice in bed at night. I have survived and I walk 3 miles or more 6 days a week normally. As long as I walk straight I am okay but I cannot walk and stop and start. I played basketball until I was 60 so I have had 2 broken ankles and have 2 knees that right now have meniscus ligament problems. In addition I am a bridge player who plays a lot on the computer so I sit a lot. That has caused a lot of stress to my back and periodically I get up to stretch. Anyway, I received the BetterBack and immediately in a chair my back felt great and the pain was alleviated. Clearly I still have pain but your device does straighten the spine and reduced the pain.
I'm an IT guy, so I sit at my desk ALL day. Compound that with a basketball injury 20 years ago that fractured my lower three vertebra and me not wanting to get surgery to repair it since I was more worried about the outcome. Ten minutes with this on and it is EXACTLY what I wanted and what I hoped it would be!!! Thank you so much!!!
Just received our BetterBack, and it feels amazing already. Really simple design and easy to use, and it feels so good. I only had it on for about 10 minutes until my daughter wanted to try, and I am still sitting here with a straight back. I will definitely buy a couple of more. Well done!
Hi Katherine, I received my BetterBack on the same day I scheduled an MRI and an appointment with a surgeon to try to finally cure my chronic back pain. That's how bad it has gotten. So the timing was great. I travel on airplanes every week for my work and decided to try my BetterBack along with portable TENS, assorted pillows and pain killers. I have to say I was really blown away by how well designed, simple to use, and effective your product is. The self contained case is great for a traveler. It is so easy to use! For the first time in forever I was able to sit on a plane without excruciating lower back pain! Since then I've tried to use it driving but that doesn't work out too well. I will use it at my desk as well and probably to the movies and theatre. Sitting is the worst for me. I hope your business is doing well and I'm grateful that I caught you on Shark Tank. Thanks so much! Barbara
Dear Katherine I received my better back yesterday. I started using it right away.The instructions are easy to follow. I love the wide straps that remind me of seat belts on a plane. I love backing projects on Kickstarter. There are a lot of smart people in the world that are coming up with new and creative ideas on how to make the world a better place.You Katherine are one of those very smart people in the world. Now all I have to do is convince my husband that he should have one as well. Thank you so much for creating a wonderful product.When my back does get sore I will use the insert for the Better Back.
I just received my BetterBack package in the mail and I couldn't wait to open it! I'm literally using it as we speak and it is wonderful. I cannot wait to bring it to work. I sit for most of the day and I have felt my posture slowly get worse. I'll definitely use it in the office, and hopefully it will generate a buzz so my co-workers can get on the BetterBack train, too!!!!
Unbelievable product! I was very skeptical that there was anything out there to help my terrible posture and sway back. I got my Better Back in the mail today and after putting it on, I noticed the difference within the first few seconds. The best part was that after using it for 15 minutes, I stood up and my standing posture had ALREADY improved. It also folds up into itself for perfect traveling capabilities!
The quality (The design and how well it is made) of the product very much impressed me. I had an active sciatic pain down my leg when it arrived. I wore it for three days for only 15 minutes each time and the pain subsided. It now lives on my computer chair and whenever I sit down the first 15 minutes I wear the Better Back. Great Product. My husband also got one and committed to trying it out. He also was impressed by the quality. However, he took it to work to leave on his chair at work and he was overwhelmed by the contraption , as he described it, and brought his home and it now sits collecting dust...
I have suffered a long time with Sciatica. A friend in my church choir told me about this and brought hers to church for me to try it. I wore it for 15 minutes and was amazed by the difference. I ordered it immediately. I have had it for three weeks and my pain level is almost gone. I am doing so well some days I forget to wear it. I take it with me all the time. It has improved my posture, improved my ability to walk and given me a great confidence on the things I am able to do. Thank you BetterBack!
I back the first edition of BetterBack and have enjoyed it for quite some time. But while it was perfect for travel I felt I needed something bigger, so when this latest edition came to KS it was a no brainer to back it as well. Well it came in the mail this week and I must say the larger size does make sitting for extended period (longer than the recommended 15 minutes) very comfortable. I have yet to try out one of the therapy pads, but they seem very durable.
The infinite variety of my life gives me great joy - but is rough on the body! One day, I might spend over twelve hours at the piano; the next, im likely to be bending, lifting, hauling, and running. I have three fused vertebrae from birth and a herniated disk, just to keep me humble. For the past week, my back has been in various levels of agony - from waking, screaming, in the middle of the night to managing to tie my own shoes, somehow. After struggling out of the car this morning, I found my BetterBack kit on my doorstep. As quickly as I've moved all week, I had that heat pack out of the microwave and strapped myself in. And I am an instant believer! I have honestly not felt this good in a week - including treating with fistfuls of naproxen, pain relief patches, tens unit, and an excellent chiropractor. The concept is simple - your knees provide traction to support an appropriate spinal curvature. The heat pack relaxes the muscles, so tense folks like me don't fight it. That's all! And the results are instant and amazing. Thanks, Katherine! And congratulations on a great product.
I received my BetterBack on the same day I scheduled an MRI and an appointment with a surgeon to try to finally cure my chronic back pain. That's how bad it has gotten. So the timing was great. I travel on airplanes every week for my work and decided to try my BetterBack along with portable TENS, assorted pillows and pain killers. I have to say I was really blown away by how well designed, simple to use, and effective your product is. The self contained case is great for a traveler. It is so easy to use! For the first time in forever I was able to sit on a plane without excruciating lower back pain! Since then I've tried to use it driving but that doesn't work out too well. I will use it at my desk as well and probably to the movies and theatre. Sitting is the worst for me. I hope your business is doing well and I'm grateful that I caught you on Shark Tank. Thanks so much! Barbara
The product is made with better quality than I originally imagined. When using the product, I am very comfortable and it feels like I an improvement in posture. I haven't tried the heat/cooling pack yet. I won't know really if there is an improvement until further down the road, but I am confident after the first round of usage. I've used the product for 4 days now since that's how long I've had it. My only concern is that there was threading coming out of the top of the material and I am trying to be gentle so that in the future the zipper doesn't fall off etc. That wouldn't really change anything about how the product works, but it would ruin the storing convenience, (which by the way is very nice). I originally thought that using this product at work would be embarrassing, (but even though I do arrive before everybody else does) it's really not that noticeable if you are sitting at a desk. I give this product 4 stars. If I wasn't concerned with the threading, I would have given it 5.
just got it today, tried it tonight. Its' a bit cumbersome to first arrange. It seems to hurt my knees somewhat but I may not have adjusted it properly. Does seem to give my lower back some relief and stops the slouching somewhat. I will keep it and use it for the minimum 15 per day just to see if it does help my back without it! As per your advertisement. Another reason to keep it is, that I had to pay an extra $13.00 over and above the shipping/handling fee, so it'll probably cost me more to send it back.
I'm in IT and find that when I work from home I can be at my desk for an entire day sitting down with bad posture. I just received my better back and my lower back feels so much better and it has my posture more upright. I'm looking forward to seeing how this helps in the long run but so far so good!
Been using it for a couple of weeks. Is it a magic cure? Not for me. Does it relieve pain? YES!. Do I feel like my back is doing better than it was? YES!. I have spent thousand $$ on therapy to no long term avail. This isn't even $100 and it's done as much or better than therapy. I think it helps prevent further degradation of my back.THANK YOU!!
I am psyched now that my Better Back Backerkit has arrived. I've used it for around an hour as of now and am really enjoying it. It was definitely worth it to get the version 2 BetterBack with the kneepads and heat/cold pack included. I haven't attempted to use the heat/cool option yet, however, I'm sure it will be a lovely addition. I'm still experimenting as to where on my back it should be placed to get the most significant benefit, however, I'm certain this will be great for me. I wish I had something to keep my shoulders in place as well, however, this is definitely a start.
I just ordered a Better Back for myself, and one for my brother. It is amazing! I am a very fit person, but am tall, and tend to have chronic lower back problems from exercise, playing pickle ball, golf, etc... I am 56 years old, and have always been active, but as of late, my back seems to get hurt more often than I'd like. Anyway, a friend had purchased one and recommended it to me, and Iafter putting it on for 5 minutes I was sold! Again, thank you for this invention - it's truly a "back saver!"
I was really impressed with the with the look and feel. Makes me think this was made to be used and will last you. I was also really impressed with the ability to fold inside itself for quick and easy transportation. The first use I was really enjoying it, I'm really looking forward to using the heat/cool insert. I think the design was really thought through and hope others enjoy it as much as I am!
I originally bought BetterBack for sitting at my desk (which is amazing in itself). Then I discovered an AMAZING additional benefit! I try to meditate everyday and prefer to sit in lotus position on my yoga mat, but my legs and knees get sore and cramped after about 10 minutes so I need to prop pillows, cushions or yoga blocks under my knees to be comfortable, then I feel my back starting to slouch to compensate for the blankets under my knees. My meditation is often interrupted when I need to shift and move to keep getting comfortable. One morning I tried using my BetterBack while getting into position and WOW!!! I was instantly able to maintain my position in great comfort, my back fully supported, my knees supported and now I know longer need to drag all my pillows and blocks out! I am able to focus on my breathing without any discomfort for 30 minutes or longer. I never travel without my BetterBack! It's so well-made, durable, portable and really simple to setup, put on and remove! I throw it on my office chair when I'm done meditating and use it all the time while I work. My back issues have all but melted away and I often feel small "adjustments" in my spine while I'm working, like my vertebrae are stacking up more nicely and getting into alignment just by my improved posture. I was concerned that I might become dependent on BetterBack to keep me upright, but I actually find I'm way more inclined now to sit up straight when I'm anywhere without my BetterBack! So to my delight, it seems to be "training" me to be more conscientious of my posture! Thank you SO MUCH for one of the best investments I've made this year!! The love and care you put into the manufacturing and design is obvious! GREAT JOB!!!
Congratulations on building an amazing product and company. I just opened my Better Back 10 minutes ago and can already tell that this is an amazing product (I'm also impressed with the design details and product build quality). Your product embodies that spirit of truly being able to spot a gaping whole in the market and really deliver affordable and true value. I've had terrible posture for years and have a lot of back and neck pain. It can be defeating at times when trying different things doesn't seem to work, and doctors don't really understand or can't help. I actually feel like the passive nature of using Better Back will make me more likely to use it habitually and to finally truly improve my posture and really move me along the road of back health.
Katherine Hi, As a disabled veteran (16yrs) in UK I just like to say thank you. As someone that for last 22+ years having been referred to as a human yo-yo, for my intolerance of being comfortable whilst sitting upright, I'm glad I saw this and purchased it why?? Because until you loose something so simple as the ability to sit for 1 minute of your life then you do not know what life is, the simple act to eat upright without pressure from different parts of your body yelling at you is a miracle. I wear a brace when outside to help me do things everyone takes for granted but it's not practical all the time. For me to sit upright I'm crushing pillows or cushions in my back to allow me the shortest time possible to rush my meal just to lay down or recline. That's been my life for last 22+ years and while I'm thankful I'm still walking its only time till I loose that so I see's this "ad", like many before, quick fixes to better postures and rolls my eyes. yes I did.. And moved on but I came back few hrs later an decided to read more and watched the video and concluded this was worth looking at so I looked at best place to get it and discovered its already in Amazon UK. I got it an WOW!! Firstly I was supported out the bag literally, within a few mins (once I got straps sorted) I'm not sold 💯 % but on my initial 10mins, I've sat upright I'm not bolting out my chair as spasms or electric shock forced me out of the chair but for once THANK YOU. I'm a chronic back sufferer with a disc implosion so I have constant bulge pressing on an near spinal cord so this support I'm getting is on L5/S1 and supporting my unstable backbone. Only time will tell if this continues to support me or cause me issues I'm unaware off but on initial use its been encouraging as a disabled chronic back sufferer its got my attention as a needed product for me personally. I hope in the coming weeks or month to be able to give a realistic definitive answer to something I've needed an no longer stuffing a pillow or putting my brace on just to keep upright. So for now, thank you Betterback.
OMG, I was able to sit pain-free the moment I had it on and adjusted! The comfortable, firm support is heavenly. It's difficult to slouch with it on (yay!) and I really like how it folds up into its own little carrying pouch. I had to learn not to pull it too tight. Pulling it extra tight felt great, but if I sat for a long time with it so tight it stressed my hip sockets and when I stood up it was uncomfortable for a few moments until my hips relaxed again. It supports just fine without pulling it so tight and my hips are fine if I ease up on the tension just a bit. Nothing else has been able to ease the pain in an instant the way the BetterBack does.
Betterback is 5 star very good ! every morning I play one house I put the Betterback with me now I don't plant any more I stay at the computer I take the betterbact I can stary along time and I make the manitaction too I fell good with the betterback ! Thank you so much ! Betterback !
Ok product, did produce a nice feeling in the back but would have enjoyed taking it out of the package and being able to easily put it on as it requires a bit of set up. I'm not wearing it now as it's a bit cumbersome and feels a bit too orthopedic for everyday use, but I'm keeping it handy for days when my back may feel overworked
I bought this because of an ad on Facebook. I went to the website to get more information, but what is there is pretty limited. I like the Better Back a lot. It feels good to use it. I was sorry to see that it has a leather tag and pull, though. Why involve animal cruelty into a product that helps humans? The case would be just as nice without the leather on it. Thanks. Karen Lamb
I've had hip surgery and occasional flare-ups of sciatica. I don't have lower back pain. Nevertheless, this feels very good, and especially helps to get past the sciatica flare-up. I've always had *upper* back pain, which is not relieved, but it's still worth it. With the amount of pressure on the knees, it may not be good for knee arthritis.
Never used the website nor have I interacted with customer service until now. They have your back only works on my bare legs. It does not grip on any of my pants. This is unfortunate because I have to partially disrobe in order to use the product. When I use it it gives a great amount of relief however it is unfortunate that it cannot be worn over my clothing. Beverly Kaye
I just received this Wednesday evening in the mail (less than a week from order to receive), so the jury is still out. However, I wore it yesterday for a total of about 4 hours. Normally, when I get up at work after sitting, I have a lot of back pain. After using this I had none. It's a little hard on the knees if worn too long, but it's easy to take a break. It hasn't eliminated my back pain "yet" but I definitely feel better after sitting for a while. I do wish it had a little more lumbar support. I'm going to try added a rolled up sock or something similar to apply that extra pressure.
Within seconds of using BetterBack, I could feel a difference. It makes any chair more comfortable and has completely transformed my sitting, walking, meditating and standing postures. I used a posture feedback device for a month and had better results from BetterBack after only a week of use. Way beyond my expectations. And when you add in the hot & cold packs...heaven.
i do not know if this qualifies as a worthy review because I literally have owned it about 25 minutes, 15 of which - have been in glorious relief OF PAIN! I am about >>> ehhh, let's don't say<<< pounds overweight (working on it) and I have not shared my back agony with anyone because it is very obvious why I would have back pain...but, this is ridiculous! I am sitting on a chair in my bedroom feeling perfectly aligned and supported! The relief of that twistie tight crampy muscular pain was instantaneous! After removing product from the FedEx outer shipping bag I removed product from an inner bag, unzipped it and in less than 5 minute absolute relief!
Okay. So this is not actually a review of the product. Unfortunately sending to the Netherlands proves to be very difficult. Maybe in the future it won't and I'll try again. However; after I didn't receive the first shipment, I was all prepared to be angry... But the service was awesome and they resent one right away. 1,5 months later it's still not here and I sent an email saying that I was giving up. Within 24 hours of my email I already have a full refund! So; don't be scared to try; the service is great!
I got the Better Back and it instantly relieved my chronic back pain while doing work seated at a desk for two hours. I am a middle aged woman who does Pilates, sees a chiropractor, and takes nutritional supplements to cope with the pain. Better Back instantly relieved my pain. It's amazing!
I stumbled across this product on Facebook and immediately ordered it. I sit at a computer all day and know that I have poor posture and a weak core. I received the product Friday (today is Sunday) and can already feel the difference. I've used it for less than an hour a day over the last three days while sitting on the sofa and have felt the immediate relief. I am excited to use it tomorrow at work and cannot wait for my posture to improve and my lower back pain to go away!
The moment I saw this on shark tank and the bidding war begun I knew there had to be something to this product. Let's just say after my purchase now I know for sure. I love the case for of ease storage too. To be able to have a perfect posture in any chair is amazing. Pray it last. I will definitely gift a few to family this Christmas.
This really is a marvellous invention. I've being using it now for a month or two and its good - very good. Very comfortable to wear from the start (took me a while to get the hang of putting it correctly in place), and the benefit was immediate. Now, two months on I naturally tend to sit all the time with a much better posture. Correction - infinitely better posture. And my general health has gone up a notch or two as well. At first glance you may think its an ungainly device that could take a place in bondage wear. But it ain't (at least I don't think so). I have knobbly knees so I have to readjust the knee pads every ten minutes or so but that is very easy to do and takes a second or two. When knees are comfortable again the sitting position is so very, very comfortable and at ease. Hunching shoulders goes out the window immediately. Curving, healthy back posture arrives also immediately. I can't rate this item highly enough - really has transformed me.
I had abdominal surgery two years ago. The open procedure cut all my major abdominal muscles, and even as I healed, they were never as strong. That's when my back started to ache. Rest relieved it, but who has time to lie down during the day? Bought this a couple months ago after seeing it on Shark Tank. Easy to use. Started using it daily while at my computer, which is no longer than an hour a day. I am pain free. My posture is so good and I am carrying myself better. Get one!! LOVE MINE!!
Just a word of Thank You for the BetterBack and overall service. The BetterBack product has exceeded my expectation; excellent execution and design and most importantly, IT WORKS! Secondly, my experience ordering something thru KickStarter/Indiegogo has not been fantastic, with BetterBack this has been though fantastic.
This thing is awesome. I am programmer so my posture in a chair is terrible! Granted I also am pretty physically active. I workout 3 times a week, play flag football and going dancing. So my muscles are constantly getting fatigued by the poor posture when sitting in a chair all day. I wore this for 15 minutes and back pain went away. Also I am sitting up better in my chair and my back doesn't get so fatigued. Guess it really does line you back up. I love this BetterBack.
Product is wonderful!! Minus one star because the idea/product design is 20 years old, but the BetterBack promotions all make it sound like this is their original idea/concept. Quite disingenuous. There have been numerous similar products on the market for years. The BetterBack version appears to be of better, if not the best, quality, however. The price also corresponds
Truly amazing product....I have limited mobility and sit a lot during the day....I have a weakened lower spine due to arthritis and use a walker ....this product has given me much relief. The product itself is innovative and packaged beautifully making is portable. You won't be disappointed with this purchase!
I had ordered BetterBack and the USPS left it at my door and it went missing. I tried tracking it down but It could not be found. BetterBacks customer service was great, they sent me a replacement right away I do a lot of photo retouching as a photographer. I have a standing desk but I still sit half the time. BetterBack is fantastic! I can’t believe how well it works. I feel myself sitting up straighter and with a lot less stress on my back. I couldn't be happier.
The Customer service is really nice and patiently. my BetterBack was delay 1 month by UPS,and no one know where is it. finally, the official resend another BetterBack to me and i received it about 19 days. so you can rest assured to order. Useing BetterBack let me feel comfortable when i work in office. it easy to use and support your back. although it delay a long time,it still worth to buy and use.
Got a few funny looks from co-workers the first couple days, but worth the ridicule. I am a hard core slumper and sloucher that sits in front of the computer most days. I used to have terrible back and neck pain, but I have been using my BetterBack since February 2016 and have no more issues. Thank you!!
I just got mine today and I've been wearing it for 1/2 hour. The minute I put it on, the ache in my back was relieved. I mean instantly. It's too soon to know the long term effects, but if it's anything like my first 1/2 hour, I'll be raving about this thing and sharing it with anyone who'll try it!
I can't fault this device and I don't want to, so I haven't. I use it regularly at my office desk and it definitely helps me maintain good posture. I really feel the difference when I'm at home and have foolishly left it at work. Should buy another but I'm too cheap.
Only received the product this week, but for years I've had lower back pain especially after sitting. Betterback was immediate relief from the constant pain. Right now I am sitting cross-legged in bed & my back still feels good! My daughter has back pain, but NOT LOWER back pain, and she couldn't feel any difference at all. Thanks for the relief! I am taking mine to Church with me & letting friends that I know suffer with back pain try it out.
Diane
August 21st 2017
There was a delay in receiving the better back, but glad it did arrive for my mother. I already owned one from your new launch of the product, and like it for correcting my posture and giving me relief from the sitting position I am in when working daily. This recent order was for my mother, who was having chronice severe back pain. She tells me she uses it daily since receiving it, and is experiencing relief of her pain. Thank you!!! That was such good news to receive from her.