Do you want to use a back stretcher as part of your stretching or yoga routine, to mitigate stiffness after hours of sitting at work or to relieve occasional back pain?

Some models are designed to be used on a flat surface, while others can be hung from a door or wall. You can feel it gently stretching the back and opening the facet joints, pushing the hips forward and causing the upper back and shoulders and neck to move backwards. I bought is product for my mum who has struggled with a bad back for May years, this is the first product she has used that has made a significant change to her lifestyle. To help support our reporting work, and to continue our ability to provide this content for free to our readers, we receive compensation from the companies that advertise on the Forbes Health site. I had to experiment for a few days to figure out what worked, but since then, I've been getting much better sleep at night and waking up feeling rejuvenated.If you experience too much stretching, bend your knees and gradually you go to the next step by raising both arms above the head and tilt the toes forward.

At 72 I don’t think I will be using this on the floor as my aging knees are not what they used to be for getting back up again off the floor. We also advise to consult with a doctor before using the product if you are pregnant or recovering from a recent injury.

I have one of the buck wheat pads that can go in the microwave and I find it quite heavy when I’m in pain so tend not to use it. I have been using this product along with the posture corrector also from LyfeFocus and have found both incredibly helpful and comfortable. After that many find the Acupressure Mat and pillow to be most effective when in direct contact with skin. I have all types of "work out tools" for stretch accessories that I incorporate into my movement flow in the mornings but THIS, the stretchNHeal Multipurpose Wooden Pranayama Stick, is my now my favorite "Go To.