BackJoy Portable Orthotic Pelvic / Back Support (For Your Chair & Car)

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Product Features

• Improve your seating posture effortlessly and sit comfortably for hours with this medically endorsed orthotic cradling system
• The portable BackJoy cradles the gluteus muscles and pelvis to eliminate back tightening and flexes continuously to correct and support your alignment
• This postural and preventative support works on any chair or in the car
• Its 3 inch higher with no straps and weighs 12.5 ounce
• Secure and imported

Product Description

Improve your seating posture effortlessly and sit comfortably for hours with this medically endorsed orthotic cradling system. The portable BackJoy cradles the gluteus muscles and pelvis to eliminate back tightening and flexes continuously to correct and support your alignment. This postural and preventative support works on any chair or in the car. Imported.

Back Joy Features:

Sit 3" higher.

No straps

Weighs 12.5 oz.

Note: some discomfort may occur while your body adjusts to the proper alignment. Note: some discomfort may occur while your body adjusts to the proper alignment.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.2 x 11.5 x 1 inches ; 11.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• ASIN: B000O3OYDC
• UPC: 851749001007
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #77,576 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

390 of 395 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Takes some getting used to, but I can feel the difference, July 19, 2008

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Chris Cade "www.Spiritual-Short-Stories.com" (Vancouver, WA) - See all my reviews
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When I first read the reviews on this product, I noticed a few people said their butts hurt from sitting on it. The first night I got the backjoy, the same thing happened to me.

I thought, "What am I missing?"

So I went back to the box, and low and behold found a little quickstart guide titled, "Read this first!"

I read it, then tried the backjoy again. After a few minutes, I finally found the comfort-spot where I was perfectly supported.

After sitting in it for a while, my back felt a little achy. I wondered if perhaps I was again using it wrong, so the instructions said:

"Try sitting without the Backjoy and notice any differences."

So I did that, and immediately I realized that sitting normally hurt my tailbone and butt even more!

It turns out that it actually takes some time for the back to adjust to sitting properly (imagine that!)

Long story short: It's now about 30 days after I bought this, and I'm still getting used to it but I definitely feel the difference and will continue to use it.

If you're having trouble with it, read the instructions and try it for a few weeks. When you find the 'sweet spot' you'll notice the difference instantly.

92 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars BackJoy, August 9, 2008

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Franceen George (Fredericksburg, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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I give this a "fair." I'm not sure if it does anything at all other than in the car. The McKenzie Method (roll pillow at the small of the back) seems to do better in most circumstances.
The BackJoy is not nearly as portable as they make it seem in their online adds. It does not fold easily and if you force it to fold it is still a large mass that does not fit in any bag I carry. It doesn't pack well and doesn't do well for sitting up in bed (mattress defeats the supposed function). It doesn't do well in some ergonomic chairs (desk chairs). It is also very hot causing me to sweat a lot!
I still use it in the car, where it seems to be most effective - there, it actually DOES prevent back pain from long rides.

91 of 93 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars has saved my back, January 25, 2008

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R. Kong (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: BackJoy Portable Orthotic Pelvic / Back Support (For Your Chair & Car)

I've been using BackJoy for over a year. Having had a desk job for my entire career, BackJoy has made the hours in front of my computer so much more bearable. Before, I suffered from horrible posture and tight shoulders--I don't feel these common aches and pain anymore.

However, I decided to write a review after I tweaked my back and experienced the relief that BackJoy was able to provide. I knew that the "cushion" helped me sit taller and much more comfortably, but I didn't know how profound this effect would be until after my injury. The only way I could bear to sit was with a BackJoy.

Whether you're suffering from intense pain or simply want to alleviate the stress of long-term sitting, I would recommend this product. *Please be sure to read the instructions carefully.* I think misuse has been the primary reason why others haven't been satisfied. It's really important to scoot yourself back on the cushion as far as you can so the curved back actually scoops your rear. You'll feel when you're in the sweet spot.