As a registered physiotherapist and clinic owner of Alpha Health in Toronto, I treat a variety of patients (sports, wcb, mva, private) and believe in offering complete care at my own practice. Offering “complete care” includes recommending helpful advice and products that can boost your patient’s recovery.
Back pain is the number one cause of disability worldwide. It is predicted that 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point in their lives. With sedentary jobs, poor posture, and most of us spending most of our days sitting, back pain is an issue that continues to be on the rise. Core strengthening, postural education and proper chairs/back support can help minimize your patient's risk of experiencing back pain.
Today I want to share my opinion on what I like/don’t like about CSC's top 6 best selling back support for the office chairs, as well as which type of patients are most suited for these products so we can better help clinicians offer complete care for your practice.
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Obus Forme Lowback Backrest Support
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Notable features: #1 Best seller on CSCEasy to squeeze air pump to adjust support Available in three colours Durable material |
Notable features: Can be used on any regular chair, auto seat or bedLightweight and very portable Available in a variety of colors Great price |
Notable features: Easy to cleanActs as a ergonomic desk chair |
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Patient benefits: Inflatable back rest pillow can be adjusted to fit your body size and shape Includes custom molded foam to reduce fatigue on the back |
Patient benefits: Supports and corrects shoulder blade positioning, which encourages better postureShifts the spine into a proper curve, reducing stress on the lumbar spine |
Patient benefits: Strengthens core muscles and promotes postural muscle activation Exercise ball can be removed and used for balance or yoga exercises Promotes muscle endurance of core, back and postural muscles while you sit |
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Best suited for: Patients who require lumbar support, or with low back pain |
Best suited for: Patients with chronic low back pain |
Best suited for: Patients who want to activate their core and improve balance |
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MuscleCare Executive Second Spine Backrest
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Notable features: Portable and lightweightAvailable in different sizes (depending on height) |
Notable features: Cost effectiveWashable Light and portable Customer can pick the level of firmness |
Notable features: Adjustable strap to fit around most chairsBreathable fabric and easy to clean |
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Patient benefits: Supports and corrects shoulder blade positioning, which encourages better postureShifts the spine into a proper curve, reducing stress on the lumbar spine |
Patient benefits: Eases tight muscles in the lower backIncludes a strap to fasten to any chair |
Patient benefits: Provides lumbar support to the curve of your backThe lumbar support means less muscle activation and tension which leads to less pain |
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Best suited for: Patients with chronic low back pain |
Best suited for: Patients with low backpain or in need of postural correction |
Best suited for: Patients with low back pain, or who sit for many hours at a time |
QUALITY
Durability is important for any back support for office chairs, since in most cases it is an item that gets used everyday.
All the products at CSC are great quality, but the Obus Ultra Forme Backrest and the Embrace Airplus Backrest would be my top picks for quality as it’s a back support designed for superior comfort and pain relief.
FLEXIBILITY
If your patient’s need an item that offers more flexibility of use, from home to office to travel, my top picks are the Fit Exercise Ball Chair and the Lumbar Roll, which can also be used as a stretching tool.
COMFORT LEVEL
What’s the point of a back support if it’s not comfortable? In order to truly relax and support the back muscles, patients must feel very comfortable.
My top picks for comfort are the Obus Ultra Forme Backrest, the Embrace Airplus Back Support.
One of your main considerations for choosing a back rest is the purpose. What will the patient be using it for?
If it is for travel, the Lumbar Roll is better than choosing a backrest more suited to an office chair such as the Embrace Airplus Support.
If the patient is needing to strengthen their core muscles to help improve the condition of their lower back, then the Fit Exercise Ball Chair would be a great selection.
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We carry 73 different back supports you can sell to your patient. CLICK HERE and get discount pricing for your clinic
Like all available products there are often price ranges to consider. So here’s how the back rests sum up from lowest retail price to highest:
Obus Forme Lowback Back Support
Embrace Airplus Back Support
MuscleCare Executive Second Spine Back Support
Obus Ultra Forme Backrest
Fit Exercise Ball Chair (highest)
BEST OF THE BEST
All of our contenders are great products and your selection will ultimately depend on purpose. However, for a good back support for office chairs, the Embrace Airplus Back Support is the best of the best and is a popular choice for physiotherapist in Canada.
With a few pumps, turn any chair to a comfortable and customized chair. With the adjustable lumber back support, the inflatable back rest pillow can be adjusted to fit your body size
This back support for office chair is designed to deliver contoured, comfortable support for your back Featuring custom molded foam is to reduce fatigue on your back so you sit back and relax
It’s great quality, available in 3 sizes different colors, is portable and lightweight, and can be used in the office.
BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
Lumbar Roll is my choice for best bang.
It is cost effective. If your patients are low on cash but need a support for the office, travel, and at home, they can easily attach it to the chairs or carry it in their bag to alternative locations.
It also comes with a money back guarantee. Now what patient wouldn’t be happy with that!
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