Back Magic Multi-Level Adjustable Back Stretching Device

by Back Magic

Product Features

• Increase range of motion and flexibilty.
• Relieve back pain
• Simple and easy to use.
• Enhance Posture
• Adjustable and portable. You can strectch any time any where but does not include pillows

Product Description

The Back Magic is a small lightwieght multi-level back stetching devise that helps you relax and immediately relieves back pain due to tight muscles, excessive flexion, and poor spinal alignment. Just lie down and relax for five minutes twice a day. The Back Magic is recommended and used by Physicians, Chiropractors, and Professional Athletes.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.3 x 10.3 x 2.7 inches ; 1.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000YHP8HY
• Item model number: 800221
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #681 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #65 in Clothing > Accessories
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

107 of 107 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good value for money, September 11, 2008

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David Jemielity (Lausanne, Switzerland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Back Magic Multi-Level Adjustable Back Stretching Device (Sports)

Works on the same principle as the "Lumbar Extender" but costs less. I showed it to the physiotherapist of the Swiss National Soccer Team, who's been using the Lumbar Extender for years on his patients with back problems. He tried it and found it quite good except for one thing: even in the most advanced position, the slope of the curve should be steeper lower in the back (under L5 specifically) and not high in the back, as is the case. (You'll see this if you look closely at the picture: the wider end slopes more gently down than the narrow end. It really should be the opposite.) You can solve this problem by simply using it "upside down" (i.e., with the adjustment slots down at the bottom of your back rather than at the top as per instructions).
Other than that (and the fact that they won't ship outside the US) this is an excellent, reasonably-priced product.

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EVEYONE!!!! LISTEN UP!!!!, January 30, 2010

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Thomas Lawrence "product critic" (Lennon, MI, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Back Magic Multi-Level Adjustable Back Stretching Device (Sports)

Let me tell you my story;
I'm 63 and 6ft 3in; at 19 I fell on my back on a cement floor in a factory; (the days before physical rehab). Over the years this injury caused me great discomfort and pain. Every so often I would move the wrong way and "boom", my back would "go out" and I would be off my feet for a week. I used corset-style back braces and pain pills to some relief. In 1997 I finally went to an orthopedic surgeon after a particularly bad time; x-rays showed deterioration of two discs (age related); again I used pain pills that hardly worked, and again a corset-style brace. In 2006 I had a bulging disc; horribly strong pain pills and (finally) physical rehab which helped a great deal; however, I still had a "bad back" and decided on some chiropractic help; the adjustment helped a great deal but $50 a pop, so I couldn't go as often as I felt I needed and Advil became my best friend. (How many of you can relate to me so far?)
3 weeks ago I saw a Back Majic ad on TV and went to the net and bought it at Amazon which I concider one of the most important things I've ever done!
After my first 10 minute session I got up and immediately walked straighter, (hips forward, shoulders back); immediate lower back pain relief ( I no longer take Advil); my breathing improved and each breath was more satisfying than ever before; my hearing improved and all sounds were "fuller"; I felt more alert and awake and not lathargic and achey; my day was richer and I got more rest at sleep, and without concentrating on pain and discomfort my mood has improved immensly; I feel like a human being again and would pay $100 or with no problem for this device, that's how important it is to me.
I remember reading something Hippocrates wrote;"Look to the spine for the origin of disease".
This device aligns the spine allowing proper nerve function and stretches the back muscles and abs that support the spine and you can definetly feel all this work right away; because of the stretching don't over-use it in the beginning; at first you might feel odd and uncomfortable while using the device because of the stretching and aligning but hang in there. I followed the advice in the booklet and it worked fine. I also use it vertically while sitting in a chair or the couch watching TV and use it for driving which I'm surprised no one else tried; it beats all the rest of the pillows and back rests out there.
If you've had back surgery or spine fussion I wouldn't think this would be good for you; definetly ask your doctor.
It's AMAZING and has made a big difference in my life after so many years of discomfort and agony. Good luck to you!!!!

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this thing!!, July 30, 2008

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James W. (La Mesa, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Back Magic Multi-Level Adjustable Back Stretching Device (Sports)

I'm in my late 30s and have been suffering from lower back pain for the past three years. The pain had moved into my shoulders and most recently my neck. The shoulder pain got so bad that I had to stop my upper-body workout routine 2 years ago. I found the Back Magic device while browsing Amazon two months ago. It has allowed me to manage my neck and back pain, and so far has eliminated the shoulder pain. I have been slowly getting back to my workout routine, thanks to Back Magic.

The device is adjustable with 3 levels of arch support. I suggest sticking to the lowest level for the first couple of weeks before graduating to the next. I am currently at the 2nd level and see no need to go any further.

I use the Back Magic at least 3 times daily. I take it to work with me since it is very portable. I will probably be using it the rest of my life.

Edit 2/12/2010: I am still using this nearly 2 years later. It's made from plastic, but it's holding up well. I only weigh 160 lbs however; if you weigh over 200 lbs, it may not hold up long term. As one of the other reviewers stated, it does work better with the narrow end of the unit placed at the lower back. My positive opinion of this device has not changed and I continue to use it every day. It is not a cure-all, but has helped me manage my lower back pain.