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F A Q
What is Backlife?
Backlife is an innovative treatment device and a real breakthrough. It offers an opportunity for self-treatment of back problems anytime and anywhere. The device is self-propelled and programmed to perform conventional and effective physiotherapeutic treatment to reduce back pain and increase mobility.
How does Backlife Work?
Backlife recreates a therapist's touch, gently rotating the legs, lifting the pelvis and aligning the spine. You'll find full details on de How It Works page.
How is Backlife used?
The patient lies on their back in total relaxation, adjusts the height of the device for their own comfort, brings it as close as possible to the pelvis, switches it on and rests the arms alongside the body.
Can I use Backlife at home?
Yes, Backlife does not require professional supervision. You can use it at home in the comfort of the room of your choice. Before starting a session, place Backlife on the floor. The surface should be hard and flat to prevent it from shifting during a session. Do not place Backlife on a bed or mattress.
Is Backlife safe to use?
Yes, Backlife is completely safe to use. Backlife has undergone extensive testing by experts in the field and is endorsed by leading orthopedists and back pain specialists. Backlife is used by professional back pain specialists as part of ongoing treatment programs for back pain.
I have a slipped disk - can I use Backlife?
Yes. You can use Backlife for a variety of back conditions, provided you have consulted a qualified back pain specialist beforehand.
What should I feel during a Backlife session?
Backlife moves your legs in a gentle,circular movement that works to relieve the source of the pain. After a few minutes, your muscles will relax and you will begin to feel Backlife working.
It is not a strenuous treatment and you should not feel any discomfort. Backlife provides a gentle workout that should result in a calm, relaxed feeling of well-being and relief
How often should I use Backlife?
We recommend two Backlife sessions daily, morning and evening for optimal results. However, you should plan your Backlife session according to the intensity of your pain during the day. You might find that one daily session in the morning might be sufficient to keep you free of back pain throughout the day. Or, you might prefer to use Backlife as a relaxing treatment before going to sleep.
For severe pain, you can use Backlife a number of times during the day, provided you wait at least one hour between sessions.
How long does a Backlife session last?
A Backlife session lasts 12 minutes.
After 12 minutes, Backlife automatically switches off.
Is it harmful to use Backlife if you dont have back pain?
Not at all, Backlife can be used daily as part of an overall healthcare maintenance program. You can also use Backlife when you are feeling stressed and need to take time out to relax.
Where can I learn more about back pain?
See our "back related links page" and the "discussion group"
How does the use of Backlife ease back pain?
Backlife moves the vertebrae of the lower back in a circular, rhythmic and continuous motion. This movement improves mobility, reduces pressure and pain originating from the lower spinal column.
Such motion is highly recommended by all professionals
Was the device examined under research conditions?
The device underwent clinical researches in medical institutions on hundreds of users. The device has been approved for marketing and sale by the FDA (American Federal Drugs Administration).
What do orthopedic surgeons and physiotherapists say about Backlife?
Backlife has won the support of senior orthopedic surgeons and physiotherapists in Israel and around the world. They recommend daily sessions for relief of pain, to restore mobility and improve the quality of life for sufferers of back pain.
Can I use backlife and do physiotherapy?
Yes absolutely, it is the perfect complement. In fact many physiotherapists are already using Backlife. Backlife is the perfect complement to your physiotherapy program.
How soon will I benefit?
How quickly you recover depends on how bad your problem is to start with. Do not expect an overnight miracle. Like physiotherapy and osteopathy, with Backlife you will get a gradual improvement in your condition. Allthough most people, using the machine as instructed, experience a significant improvement within a couple of weeks
Can Anyone Use Backlife
The golden rule is:
If you can have physiotherapy you can use Backlife
Backlife is a safe device, which has been scientifically tested and found not to cause any damage or to aggravate the patient’s condition.
However there are cases in which we recommend you consult your doctor prior to using Backlife. These Are:
- If you have had back surgery, including spinal fusion, in the last year or thigh surgery in the last six months.
- If you suffer from Listesis - spinal dis-algiment from grade 2 and above.
- In cases where there is central pressure on the spinal cord with the following symptoms: poor balance, urinating problems and numbness in both legs.
- If you are Pregnant.
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