Bodystance Backpod - Warnings and precautions

Warnings and precautions
When used sensibly, the Backpod
®
is safe to use
for almost all common musculoskeletal conditions
involving the upper back, middle back and neck.
It is a passive device and entirely under the user’s
control. The only force applied comes from the
user’s own upper body weight which they can lower
gently to lie on the Backpod
®
. They can get off again
if there are problems. Bodystance Ltd is not liable
for any damage or injury resulting from non-directed
or non-sensible use of the Backpod
®
, its user guide
or website videos.
If problems or pain persist when using the
Backpod
®
or following its programme, see your
doctor or other appropriate health practitioner. It
is not possible to build a single product perfectly
suited to every patient; however, the Backpod
®
and
its programme should benefit the vast majority of
upper back and neck problems. That the Backpod
®
and its programme do not fully solve your particular
problem is not grounds for the return of the product
– you may also need specific health practitioner
intervention(s) as well.
Treatment soreness.
Any effective stretch of tight muscles, tendons or
ligaments may produce some discomfort, even mild
soreness – just like any warm-up muscle stretch.
This doesn’t do any harm. Patients commonly
describe a “good pain, which is doing the right
thing.”
Use of the Backpod
®
should be graded with
pillows and even layers of fluffy towel over the
Backpod
®
itself so it’s not too uncomfortable on
any one stretch. Stretching only every second day
is recommended if the spine is too tender. If pain is
clearly extreme, or persists for more than a day or
two, see your doctor or other health professional.
Don’t use the Backpod
®
if there is reason to
suspect a bony fracture, e.g., a heavy impact on the
spine or ribs.
Don’t use the Backpod
®
in the presence of recent
surgery, wounds, bruising, infections, shingles or
other skin lesions in the area. Watch that any catch
on a bra strap doesn’t dig in painfully.
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Warnings and precautions