Frequently Asked Questions

Back pain is caused by "spinal mechanics" that are out of natural balance. This generally occurs over time as a result of the various stresses we put on our back. Back-A-Line retrains spinal mechanics so you can develop healthy postural habits and learn to move and lift and live pain-free. Back-A-Line works at a subconscious level which studies have shown to be the most effective way to restore the back's natural balance.

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"Dynamic" means that there is a proprioceptive bio-feedback phenomenon, created by Back-A-Line's patented lumbar pad, which causes spinal tissues to maintain a safe range of motion during activity. Since postural "habits" – usually bad – have been part of our spinal mechanics for most of our lives, it's almost impossible to correct them at the conscious level. It must be corrected at the subconscious – or behavioral – level which is the result of this proprioceptive bio-feedback. Back-A-Line's lumbar pad with its "curved and firm surface," pressed against the spine, is thought to trigger this phenomenon. 

Back-A-Line works for most people who have moderate to severe lower back pain or fatigue problems. As long as the spine can adjust to the curve of the lumbar pad, Back-A-Line will assist in correcting spinal mechanics and improving posture.

Some spinal anomalies can impair the spine's ability to accommodate the shape of the lumbar pad, such as scoliosis, spinal fusion, or advanced degenerative arthritis. In these cases, Back-A-Line may be uncomfortable and ineffective. Sometimes it takes some days or weeks for the body to develop the necessary flexibility and muscle memory to adjust. There is no harm in trying. If you are uncertain, please ask your health care practitioner if Back-A-Line is right for you. 

Absolutely NOT! There are many back supports on the market, some for weightlifting, some for other purposes. Many claims are made. Some of them cost less than ours, some cost more. But unless their belts correct poor posture, they simply will not reduce your long-term risk of further injury. Worse, some back supports on the market actually create back problems because they act like a girdle and therefore make your muscles weaker, not stronger like Back-A-Line does. As a matter of fact, a major study done by Wal-Mart on elastic, girdle-type back belts (published in The Journal of the American Medical Association) showed NO effect on pain and injury rates when using elastic back supports.

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Back-A-Line has been in business for over 25 years. During that time, Back-A-Line dynamic supports have been worn by hundreds of thousands of people in industrial, work, and home environments as well as having been tested by the US Army plus a number of highly-rated academic institutions. Testimonials from major medical and chiropractic groups can be found in our Testimonials page. 

Back-A-Line has been formally tested in scores of US industries with over 2,000 participants. The results speak for themselves. After three weeks of using Back-A-Line, these industries reported a 75% reduction in back pain and fatigue among their workers. A one-year test by the US Army of material off-loaders in a combat zone resulted in a 61% reduction in back injuries! And a recent set of tests by a major airline resulted in a 95% reduction of people in the Danger Zone (those who started as "high risk" subjects). As a result, they ordered Back-A-Line for their worldwide baggage handlers. We've received thousands of letters and emails from satisfied individuals who have worn Back-A-Line's Dynamic Back support in athletic competition, driving, riding motorcycles, gardening, working at a desk job and waitressing, among other daily activities. You can read some of these emails and letters in our Testimonials. The experience of real people, people just like you, show that Back-A-Line back supports correct posture, activate abdominal muscles to help strengthen the core, strengthen the back, reduce pain and fatigue, and lessen the chances of back injury.