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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BackJoy?
BackJoy is a revolutionary, easy to use, and completely portable sitting device that prevents back pain from occurring when you sit, so you can finally sit comfortably, anywhere.

Why is BackJoy Different?
BackJoy's Orthotic Cradling System makes it the only device that prevents the pain causing tightening of back muscles that is triggered when the gluteus muscles flatten under the user's weight when sitting. This patented Orthotic Cradling System allows BackJoy to relieve more pressure and strain than any other device or chair available.

BackJoy Core vs. BackJoy Basic - What's the Difference?
BackJoy Core is the result of over 25 years of research and improvement over BackJoy Basic. While the general shape of BackJoy Core still looks similar to BackJoy Basic, BackJoy Core is vastly more effective and comfortable. The most significant improvement is the addition of the Pelvic Tipping System. This system improves your ability to achieve dynamic movement of the pelvic region and engage your core while you sit. BackJoy Core was created with the advantages of new technology, new materials, clinical study data, improved aesthetic design, and volumes of consumer feedback. The difference is ultimately one of utility (BackJoy Basic) over performance (BackJoy Core).

Key Improvements in BackJoy Core:

How is the BackJoy Core Plus with Memory Foam different form the regular BackJoy Core?
The Memory Foam is the main difference, as it provides a greater level of comfort and support.It weighs only a few ounces more, otherwise the BackJoy Core Plus with Memory Foam is just as durable, portable and effective as the regular BackJoy Core.

What does Memory Foam do and how will it help my back?
Memory Foam molds itself to the contours of the human body, providing excellent support at the pressure points and relieving stress on the skeletal and muscle systems that are incurred during sitting. When a person shifts positions on memory foam, the foam automatically realigns to maintain the cushion effect. Because of how it supports, lifts and evenly distributes pressure, the BackJoy Core Plus with Memory Foam is perfect for people with chronic back pain problems

How do I use BackJoy?
It's as easy as 1-2-3. There are no straps or buckles. To view a simple video on how to properly sit on a BackJoy to guarantee you get the full benefits, go to www.howtosit.com.

Step 1. Sit and Snug. Sit on top of BackJoy. The handle goes between your legs. Pull with the handle or Push BackJoy from behind until snug. Feel it comfortably cup your buttocks.

Do not put BackJoy behind your back. It should not touch your back!

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Step 2. Skootch. Lean a little forward and press with your feet to skootch your buttocks towards the rear of the seat. BackJoy will skootch with you.2
Step 3. Adjust. BackJoy must be under you so make sure you are all the way on top! Make sure BackJoy has not slipped up behind you. There should be no space between you and the BackJoy. You sit on top.3

When should I feel results?
Many users experience immediate relief, and some require several weeks of regular use to feel the benefits of BackJoy. Your results will depend upon your underlying conditions and how often you use BackJoy. To get the quickest results and greatest benefits, use BackJoy according to directions as often as possible, everywhere you sit.

What if I don't feel anything when I sit on BackJoy?
If you don't feel any change when you sit on BackJoy, make sure you have closely followed the sitting instructions and your buttocks muscles are firmly cupped. The best way to feel the BackJoy difference is this: Sit on BackJoy for a period of time, then remove it from under you. Feel your gluteus muscles flattened under your body weight. Now put it back. Feel your pelvis floating in a cradle of muscle tissue.

BackJoy does not rely on gimmicks like heat, massage, or overly soft foam to trick you into thinking it is doing something for you. It is when you don't feel much of anything that you are doing the most to prevent back pain from occurring, or developing a back injury from sitting. This means you should not feel much at all, just comfort.

What if my back hurts when I try sitting on BackJoy?
Sometimes changing your sitting posture can cause temporary discomfort. Should you feel increased tightness when first using BackJoy, limit usage to 15 minutes, then 30, and upward over a few days or weeks. With gradually increased usage will come strength and lasting relief. If there is any increased pain, stop using BackJoy. If BackJoy does not help relieve your back pain, consult a Medical Professional.

Will BackJoy work for my condition?
BackJoy provides relief by reducing the pressures that can aggravate the underlying causes of a wide variety of acute and chronic back pain such as low back pain, herniated and degenerated discs, back injuries, sciatica, and many more. As with any medical question, consult a medical professional to see if BackJoy will help your specific, underlying issue.

BackJoy helps prevent and relieve these lower back symptoms:


Who endorses BackJoy?

faq_weight_Image Why is BackJoy so small and comfortable?
BackJoy must be smaller than your buttocks. BackJoy is most effective for the weight range between 90 to 300 lbs. It cradles the 4"-5" space around the two sitting bones at the base of your pelvis. It is most effective for adults from 90 to 300 lbs.

It is because BackJoy is so small that it can literally float your spinal system in natural cushioning. It's the floating in your natural soft tissues that feels so comfortable.

Will BackJoy prevent back pain from occurring?
Sitting for long periods of time can cause repetitive stress injuries, which may lead to a variety of back problems. BackJoy can be used as a preventative maintenance device to help you avoid a repetitive stress injury caused by long term sitting, or to prevent old back pain from recurring.

How do I clean my BackJoy?
BackJoy's fabric has been treated with a stain guard solution.Wash with mild soap and water or standard upholstery cleaner. You can treat your BackJoy as if it were a piece of furniture at home with fabric that has been protected against stains.

Where can I use BackJoy?
Turn any seat into an orthotic pain reliever! Using BackJoy on any of the below sitting surfaces will improve your posture and allow your spinal system to float in a comfortable cradle of natural cushioning. Only BackJoy can prevent the strain caused by muscular flattening that will occur in all of these sitting situations: dining, at the movies, driving, reading, at your computer, at church, out to dinner, working, at a conference, traveling, at sporting events, watching TV, wherever you have to sit!

Will BackJoy work on your favorite seat?

backjoy_FAQ_v2_15 Use BackJoy at Home
SOFAS, COUCHES & SOFT CHAIRS Made from polyester fiber fill and standard foam rubber, with upholstered or leather covering.
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CAR, TRUCK, BUS & TRAIN SEATS Upholstered or leather covered polyurethane foam.
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DESK CHAIRS, MEMORY FOAM SEATS, ERGONOMIC SEATING APPLIANCES Made from visco elastic foam, elastic webbing, polyurethane foam, with upholstered or leather covering.
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AIRPLANES, STADIUMS, STOOLS, BENCHES, CHURCH PEWS Made from foam, metal, plastic, and wood with various coverings.

Can I travel with BackJoy?

backjoy_FAQ_v2_27BackJoy is Easy To Travel With! You can't damage BackJoy. Roll it up or bend it anyway you need to fit it in a briefcase or carry on. Your body heat will return it to shape.backjoy_FAQ_v2_29Slip BackJoy in your carry on any way you want. Bend it around your Lap Top for extra protection.

faq_weight_ImageIs BackJoy too small for me?
BackJoy comes in one size, which will fit just about everyone. At first glance, many people think that BackJoy will be too small for them to use. In fact, BackJoy is not supposed to cradle a user's entire buttocks at all. BackJoy's size and shape were developed to support the bones found at the base of your pelvis, not your entire buttocks.

BackJoy is designed to fit the medically and scientifically accepted average distance between the sitting bones (the ischial tuberosities) that rest at the base of the pelvis. Unlike arm and leg bones, the pelvis has a very small range of widths, depths and heights from person to person no matter what gender, age, race, or height that person might be. The buttocks, of course, are made up of soft tissues, which are very different from person to person.

Because BackJoy works by cupping around the pelvis area, it is able to deliver an effective method of back pain relief for people as little as 90 pounds or as much as 300 pounds.

new_back_joyWhat is BackJoy Made out of?
Large Backjoy - Green Technical Specifications

Width:12.75"
Length:16.5"
Weight:12.5 oz
Core Material:Copolymer Polypropylene Plastic
Padding:100% Open Cell Urethane Foam
Fabric covering:Brushed Polyester Fiber

Advanced Materials
Complex composite polymers are custom formulated to provide extraordinary flexibility and super-memory. Originally invented for the aerospace industry, this highly specialized and durable plastic can maintain its shape and flexibility under the most extreme pressures for consistent pain relieving results.

Do I have to sit a certain way for BackJoy to work?
Your back is unique. With BackJoy, you can sit the way you want to sit. Peer reviewed orthopedic back journals suggest the best way for any individual to sit is in the position they are most comfortable. That's why BackJoy is designed to work like a personalized orthotic for your unique back. It will adapt itself to accommodate a "slouched" posterior pelvic tilt, a sitting straight-up anterior tilt, and everything in between.

No matter what position you like to sit in, BackJoy's Orthotic Cradling System will remain active.

Most chairs and devices require you to sit like a mannequin to work. BackJoy lets YOU sit the way YOU want.

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What will my doctor say about BackJoy?
BackJoy can work hand-in-hand with your therapeutic regime. Ask your doctor to recommend a sitting posture for you that will transfer the most pressure and strain off your specific underlying condition.

BackJoy will not work for you if you have been confined to a wheel chair, have any form of muscular atrophy, or if you have trouble standing or walking for any length of time. Before using this or any other product, consult a physician to make sure the origin of your back pain is not due to a condition that requires medical attention.

Does BackJoy work on soft couches?
Yes, BackJoy's Orthotic Cradling System will float your spinal system over a soft sitting surface just like it will over a hard chair. Though it may not feel like BackJoy is doing as much work, don't be fooled. When you sit down into the cushions of a soft couch, your gluteus muscles can stretch and flatten more than they would in a hard chair. Only BackJoy can prevent this from happening on soft couches or in your favorite chair.

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