--- product_id: 728231765 title: "Backpod - Backpod is a high quality treatment for cervical pain, upper back pain, and headaches. These pain can occur from using your smartphone or computer with a slouchy back. Backpods are also ideal for those with ribs chondroitis, tyze, asthma, and those who want to achieve the ideal posture" brand: "bodystance" price: "€ 260.16" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Bodystance" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/728231765-backpod-backpod-is-a-high-quality-treatment-for-cervical-pain store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Strengthens & stretches posture muscles Precise spinal alignment tool Enhances rib mobility & breathing Backpod - Backpod is a high quality treatment for cervical pain, upper back pain, and headaches. These pain can occur from using your smartphone or computer with a slouchy back. Backpods are also ideal for those with ribs chondroitis, tyze, asthma, and those who want to achieve the ideal posture **Brand:** bodystance **Price:** € 260.16 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛡️ Own your posture, ditch the pain, and breathe like a boss! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Backpod - Backpod is a high quality treatment for cervical pain, upper back pain, and headaches. These pain can occur from using your smartphone or computer with a slouchy back. Backpods are also ideal for those with ribs chondroitis, tyze, asthma, and those who want to achieve the ideal posture by bodystance - **How much does it cost?** € 260.16 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/728231765-backpod-backpod-is-a-high-quality-treatment-for-cervical-pain) ## Best For - bodystance enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bodystance brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pain-Free Perfect Posture:** Scientifically designed to pull your spine back to confident, pain-free alignment - • **Save Thousands on Therapy:** Cut down costly chiropractor visits with your own at-home spinal unlocker - • **Breathe Freely, Move Easily:** Stretches stiff rib joints to ease costochondritis, asthma & pregnancy rib pain - • **Award-Winning Kiwi Innovation:** Backed by 30 years of expert spinal care and global recognition - • **Eradicate Upper Back & Cervical Pain:** Targets tech-induced hunch and headaches for all-day relief ## Overview Backpod is a clinically developed, award-winning home treatment device from New Zealand designed to relieve upper back, cervical pain, and headaches caused by poor posture and tech overuse. It uniquely combines targeted spinal alignment, muscle strengthening, and rib joint stretching to improve posture, reduce pain from conditions like costochondritis and asthma, and save users money on expensive therapies. Trusted by thousands, Backpod empowers you to take control of your spinal health with simple, effective daily use. ## Description Backpod provides effective home treatment. Recommended for upper back and cervical pain due to poor posture, excessive computer repetitions, or overuse of mobile devices. Backpod is a practical innovation born in New Zealand. Created to deal with spinal treatment that has been overlooked or misunderstood for many years. Backpod was developed by Steve August, New Zealand. He is a physical the with over 30 years of experience in treating back pain and cervical pain. Backpod is very positive support from a community of experts. It also has found a true solution for those who were physically decayed due to pain. Backpod is an effective treatment for hunchback and stiffened upper back, especially causing cervical pain and headaches. Statistically, most people have this experience. Currently one of the six people have been suffering from acute pain. And people around you have a back pain with a rouchy back. It is often caused by bending down on laptops, tablets and smartphones. We provide detailed materials to ensure you get the most accurate Backpod. Video shows you how to exercise, massage and stretch You can take care of your upper back and neck while you are at home very effectively. Today's ongoing care program Backpod is a treatment device that can be used in a stand-alone home. It also helps to enhance the existing therapeutic benefits received by doctors, physical therapists, tailonists, chiropractors and other medical professionals. The specific application of Backpod is used for torsional correction due to minor scoliosis. It is also used to loosen ribs (rib joints) that have become sull due to rib cartilitis and asthma. (Watch Backpod Developer Steve August Video "How to Cure Chest Pain due to Rib Cartilitis, Tiesse Syndrome") Review: I purchased this out of desperation. I was diagnosed with costocondritis in May of this year after about two weeks of feeling pain in the middle of my chest. I heard about this on YouTube and purchased immediately despite the price. It is amazing. It worked just as promised and it’s very simple to just use during the day. My costo cleared up within a couple of weeks after daily use of approx 10-20mins sometimes spread between two or three sessions a day. I’m still using the pod even now just not on a regular basis. It’s a great product to use to open up your chest area if you’re feeling any pain or restriction here. I’ve heard that you could also use a couple of socks rolled into a ball or even a tennis ball and get the same results. I doubt this because with the pods shape it easily aligns with your back bone and the shape allows you to stretch your back allowing your chest to open up. Review: I used this to solve chronic shoulder blade pain / costochondritis, after numerous manipulation adjustments by chiropractors and manual therapists failed to resolve my rib cage restrictions. (which by the way have cost me a lot of money.) I have used tennis balls, foam rollers and other tools prior to the Backpod but for me the tissue around the joints on my back really only started to loosen up once I started using this tool, although it took a while. This also meant that this tool was quite uniquely capable of heavily reducing accumulated kyphosis (rounded back) for my posture in general because of the effect it has on the tissue (which I think is fascia? I am not sure.) After lying on the backpod for extended periods I noticed a severely stretched mid-back which made me temporarily feel like a plank when I stood up, revealing a tightness I didn't even know was there. It feels like that stretch you do right after you wake up but then way more intense. I also feel like sharing after years of suffering from back pain that joint manipulation by practitioners is especially valuable when the injury is fresh, however, for a chronic issue manipulation alone is rarely enough. Nobody told me this until I dived a lot deeper trying to solve my thoracic problems mostly by myself, which unfortunately was necessary as the healthcare system (at least in Europe but I think everywhere) is far from perfect. Be wary of chronic manipulation plans. The Backpod is a valuable, unique tool and I am a big fan! Communication with Steve August (the creator of the Backpod) also did help me with some great advice and I thank him for his help. Thanks, Steve! Bless you ## Features - COMPUTER BACK PAIN AND HUNCHING - treatment for hunched upper back pain driving neck pain and headache. For all people who get sore bending forwards - especially smartphone, laptop and tablet users. Computer used back pain and back - Backpod is a treatment for upper back pain that can cause cervical pain and headaches. Especially recommended for those who use smartphones, laptops and tablets with forward flexing - PAIN-FREE PERFECT POSTURE - the Backpod package is specifically designed to pull a hunched spine back towards pain-free perfect posture. Home care program includes the simple strengthening, stretching, massage and posture found most effective. Ideal posture without pain. Backpod is specially designed to bend back and bend back to create an ideal posture without pain. This home-care program incorporates easy strength training, stretching and massage, which is highly effective in posture. Spine has not only been a cause of pain and headaches. It will also affect the mental aspects of lack of confidence. Ideal posture draws attention from people - ESPECIALLY - for Costochondritis, Tietze's Syndrome, Asthma, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rib Pain in Pregnancy, Scoliosis, Scheuermann's Disease. Designed to stretch free tight rib joints the breastbone pain of costochondritis and Tietze's Syndrome (read the reviews). Pod is a soft rib Recommended for people with osteitis, thize syndrome, asthma, strong spondyitis, pregnant rib pain, round back and Shoyyelman disease. Stiff rib joints can cause sternum pain due to rib cartilitis and Tiesse syndrome or rib pain during pregnancy. Backpod is designed to stretch stiff rib joints. (Read Reviews) For asthma sufferers and athletes, the greater chest freedom can breathe better - SAVE MONEY - by reducing the need for expensive manipulation treatments to keep unlocking your spine. Just precise stretch the joints free and keep them free yourself. Save money - Backpod will also reduce the need to pay expensive surgery costs on continuous manipulation treatment for spine alignment. With Backpod, you don't have to worry about spending a fortune because you only have to own and stretch your joints correctly - MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL AWARD-WINNING Backpod developed in New Zealand from 30 years' expertise in what actually works in treating spines. We have 30 years of expertise "What really works for spinal treatment" ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01LYNZBV3 | | ASIN | B01LYNZBV3 | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Amazon Bestseller | #958,328 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #3,374 in Electric Massagers | | Brand Name | Bodystance | | Color | green | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (3,856) | | Date First Available | November 8, 2016 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Dimensions | 7 x 13 x 20 cm | | Item model number | Backpod | | Model Number | Backpod | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | Bodystance | | Product Dimensions | 7 x 13 x 20 cm; 572 g | | Size | ワンサイズ | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** Bodystance - **Color:** green - **Size:** ワンサイズ - **Unit Count:** 1 Count ## Images ![Backpod - Backpod is a high quality treatment for cervical pain, upper back pain, and headaches. 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Backpods are also ideal for those with ribs chondroitis, tyze, asthma, and those who want to achieve the ideal posture - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-AZF-1cpL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How is this different from a “peanut” roller?** A: The big difference is that the Backpod will do a really good stretch on tight rib joints and a "peanut" or foam roller can't. Peanuts and foam rollers are fine for giving a backwards stretch to a hunched spine. But the rib cage joints are part of a hunched, tightened back, and you need something that'll sit under the rib to stretch it. (This is essential for costochondritis and some other rib problems, like asthma.) The small stable peaked shape of the Backpod does that. Also, all rollers and balls are unstable, so your muscles can;t relax on them, which means you don't get as good a stretch on the joints. Cheers, Steve August. **Q: Can you use this in bed?** A: Hi Mary Ann, I have reached out to the manufacturer and they have given the following response to your question:Not really - a bed is too springy so the Backpod can not do such a good stretch on a tight thoracic spine. You get a better stretch just lying on the Backpod on a carpeted floor, with a pillow or two under your head for more comfort if needed. Hope this helps?Best regards,Scott **Q: Is this a massager? Is it an alarm to make you use good posture? Still not sure how you use it.** A: It's not a massager, it's not an alarm. You just lay your upper back on it, it will the tension on your chest. It helps. But doesn't cure. You need to do it at least 10 minutes daily. **Q: Does this help low back pain?** A: I'm the New Zealand physio who invented the Backpod. It won't help low backs directly, but freeing up the upper and middle back with it takes a surprising amount of load off the low back. Low backs are complicated. Some are disc, some are spinal joints locking, some are sacroiliacs, some are the muscles, and some a combination. So you can't build a single device that will help all low back problems - in spite of the advertising hype! Upper and middle backs are much easier. Lots come from too much hunching, even if there's also been a whiplash or other impact or strain. So you can build a single device that will help almost all of them. That's what we've done with the Backpod, out of 30 years of expertise in treating spines in New Zealand. We do genuinely think it's the most effective device for stretching free tight, hunched thoracic spines, and the only one which will do an effective stretch on the tight rib joints that are part of any tight upper or middle back problem. The Backpod does have a specific use in freeing up tight sacroiliac joints, but it's not otherwise a low back treatment device. However freeing up the upper and middle back and rib cage takes a lot of load off a low back problem. Cheers, Steve August (B.A.,Dip.Physio.). ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***1 on September 20, 2018* I purchased this out of desperation. I was diagnosed with costocondritis in May of this year after about two weeks of feeling pain in the middle of my chest. I heard about this on YouTube and purchased immediately despite the price. It is amazing. It worked just as promised and it’s very simple to just use during the day. My costo cleared up within a couple of weeks after daily use of approx 10-20mins sometimes spread between two or three sessions a day. I’m still using the pod even now just not on a regular basis. It’s a great product to use to open up your chest area if you’re feeling any pain or restriction here. I’ve heard that you could also use a couple of socks rolled into a ball or even a tennis ball and get the same results. I doubt this because with the pods shape it easily aligns with your back bone and the shape allows you to stretch your back allowing your chest to open up. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***Y on May 11, 2020* I used this to solve chronic shoulder blade pain / costochondritis, after numerous manipulation adjustments by chiropractors and manual therapists failed to resolve my rib cage restrictions. (which by the way have cost me a lot of money.) I have used tennis balls, foam rollers and other tools prior to the Backpod but for me the tissue around the joints on my back really only started to loosen up once I started using this tool, although it took a while. This also meant that this tool was quite uniquely capable of heavily reducing accumulated kyphosis (rounded back) for my posture in general because of the effect it has on the tissue (which I think is fascia? I am not sure.) After lying on the backpod for extended periods I noticed a severely stretched mid-back which made me temporarily feel like a plank when I stood up, revealing a tightness I didn't even know was there. It feels like that stretch you do right after you wake up but then way more intense. I also feel like sharing after years of suffering from back pain that joint manipulation by practitioners is especially valuable when the injury is fresh, however, for a chronic issue manipulation alone is rarely enough. Nobody told me this until I dived a lot deeper trying to solve my thoracic problems mostly by myself, which unfortunately was necessary as the healthcare system (at least in Europe but I think everywhere) is far from perfect. Be wary of chronic manipulation plans. The Backpod is a valuable, unique tool and I am a big fan! Communication with Steve August (the creator of the Backpod) also did help me with some great advice and I thank him for his help. Thanks, Steve! Bless you ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by N***. on February 28, 2025* Firstly I NEVER write reviews like this. But this little thing needs one. I’m a 28 year old female that has had ongoing costochondritis for at LEAST 7 years, reaching peak pain levels just this past year. It’s been so long I genuinely don’t remember living without costo. It started in university likely due to my terrible posture and being hunched over for hours on end.. and over the years got worse. This last year, after I had a brutal chest cough that lasted months, it’s gotten to the worst it’s ever been. I had not found a way to properly stretch or recover my shoulder blades or ribs, even after multiple back massagers, rollers or exercises. I basically just accepted and tuned out the achy pain years ago. However, a couple weeks ago I woke up with extreme tightness in my sternum probably due to my sleeping position. (I’m a tragic arms curled in side sleeper.) Coughing or sneezing would be extremely painful and causing cracking in my sternum. It is by far the worst my costo has ever been. My entire upper body felt locked. I have had no upper body mobility in weeks. A sit-up or push up would’ve been torture. I was terrified to exercise, it ruined my sleep, and I wanted to just lie down and do absolutely nothing to prevent it from triggering. Until I tried this little thing. I nearly cried after using this ONE TIME. I felt noticeable improvement within 5 minutes of using this. After searching for remedies for years and my doctor telling me to just use heat and rest it off, I nearly gave up. This was my last attempt after reading a couple stories about the backpod on Reddit. It was a bit odd at first, especially if you’re used to rollers. Definitely read the instructions a couple times. It feels goofy with all the pillows, and it’s kinda like you’re laying on a football or something LOL. It’s not uncomfortable to lay on, but it’s definitely awkward. But holy crap it works. It released the stiffness in my sternum immediately. I couldn’t believe it. The moment I sat up it was gone. GONE. It’s still a bit tender, but it didn’t hurt to cough anymore, didn’t crack, and I didn’t feel locked up. I regained enough mobility where I felt confident enough to twist without feeling achy. You can feel a massive stretching sensation after using this in the middle of your shoulders. It feels like someone took two hands on the back of your spine and gave each side a big outwards pull across the back of your rib cage. I’ve used this 2 or 3 times now and I cannot believe the difference. I’ve had ongoing costo for at least seven years. That is SEVEN YEARS of pain and locked sore muscles just DELETED in 10-15 minutes. I cannot imagine how I’m going to feel after even just a couple weeks. I was not expecting results this quick, I read it worked, but figured it’d take a mix of time and diligence to finally notice an improvement in pain and mobility-- no. It’s instant. Years of pain has nearly evaporated, and I’ve regained more upper body mobility using the backpod for 5 minutes than I have with massage guns or rollers in 5 years. If you’re like me and have tried everything under the sun for your costo with no results, try this. I cannot express enough how shook I was when I sceptically sat up and realized it actually worked. 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