Ruby J.
Came fast couldn’t wait to stretch out my back. It felt so good just laying on the device. Thanks so much Kenko
Benson A.
First off, you absolutely have to start on the first level. I went right to the third level cause my back is a pain in the toosh and I thought it would feel great but noooooope. I hurt my back something goooood. It hurt to stand it was so bad. Anywho two days later I am better. I lay on it once in the morning and after I get home from work. I'll stretch my arms out above my head and I can feel my spine stretch and it feels sooooo good.
Paul H.
My back feels much better now! Thank you
Harry B.
This adjust my back. Saves me trips to the doctor to get my back adjusted. Just lay on it and wait for a few moments and CRACK!
Rachie Y.
Literally after 5 minutes of using this my back pain was gone. Recommended for other cubicle dwellers like me who sit on their rears all day and have lower back issues. Doubtful this is something to use for serious issues, but for the stiffness of sedentary office working that starts to pull at my back this is a godsend.
Helen G.
I want to preface this review by saying that I've used this for three days. I'll update my review in a couple weeks. I fell from my grandparents' porch and landed on my back when I was a child. They had an above ground basement, so I fell a pretty big distance. I also developed bad posture as a teen. I've had some back and neck pain my whole life. Two pregnancies with large babies probably didn't help, either. For the last few months, my pain became more serious, and even more so after beginning to sit at a desk for 8/9 hours at a time. I decided to order this back-stretching device on a whim. I do still have pain (It's only been a few days), but I've noticed that I can move my right arm more easily, which is crazy to me. Just a few days ago, I was in pain while wiping myself, and I'm still a young-ish person.
Todd T.
I have frequent back pain from bad posture, picking things up off the floor all day (kids!), And working from home with the laptop on the couch. I used to wake with back pain every day. Using this every evening for 5-6 minutes really relaxes my back. It feels so much better in the morning now.
Lottie M.
I’ve been having back pain for years, this is really helping. When I first received this product, I thought it will be really stiff and not gonna be that comfortable. But I was wrong, the soft cushion in the center made me feel like I’m laying on bed with the back support.
Lamar G.
Very simple to assemble, just two pieces to put in place. I slipped L4 and L5. The first (lowest) and second level did nothing for me, so the third (highest) level is the best and provides the stretch I need. I have been using this daily 5 minutes for about a week now, so thought I don’t see immediate results, it does feel good coming off it. I roll to my side to get up. It’s so simple that I can’t believe it’s $30~ but guess that’s the average price range.
Fifi L.
I have lower back pain, I have it set on the 2nd notch. I consider myself semi limber I do daily lower back stretches but when I used this lumbar stretch tool it was amazing. I could feel it stretching, not painful but it was stretching my lower back. I also felt a subtle stretch along my legs too. Today is day 4 of using it daily for 5 minutes. Tomorrow I plan to use it morning and evening for at least 5 minutes each time.
Michael H.
I have had severe back problems my whole life. I discovered acupuncture about 5 years ago and it has made a huge difference and I started stretching on yoga wheels about a year ago which has been even more helpful so I thought that this acupressure arch would be awesome. It does help quite a bit and quickly.
Adele G.
Been suffering with back pain for many years due to time at desks and computers, so this is incredible to just lay on and feel the stretch of cramped muscles and feel your spine relax back into its proper position.
Alison T.
This product works great. It has 3 modes for stretching, I found the first mode too lame and the third one a bit too uncomfortable. I use the second one almost exclusively. Have scoliosis and I recently read that opening up those joints is a great thing and can help with posture and make you a bit taller so I purchased this product with that in mind. I don't necessarily have pain but I do have uncomfortable times when I feel my back needs to crack.
Marie H.
I have this new job that has terrible office chairs, flat back rest and thin cushions. My Thoracic and Lumbar have been killing me which in turn effects my Cervical thus giving me migraines. I never have time to stop my my chiropractor during the weekdays. This product is great for stretching my back and relieving tension of my back.
James M.
My wife asked me to buy this for her. It's quite hard to set/bend initially, but after getting in the groove of how to, I can easily change the setting. My wife use it often for back stretch after and before her exercise. Whenever she likes the product that I bought for her, it's more than enough reason to give it a 5 stars.
Yeringa S.
I bought this as a sufferer of chronic back pain, hoping it would help manage the condition. I have to say I am very happy with the results. The first time I used this was a bit difficult and quite uncomfortable... I think it was due to years of poor posture, lack of stretching, and a weak core. It was tough to be on it even for the recommended 5 minutes... even on the lowest setting. However I kept at it, and started using this daily (sometimes twice in a day), and I've noticed a SIGNIFICANT reduction in back pain along with improved flexibility. Some days I'm able to spend ~15 minutes on it in one session - which sets me up nicely for a day practically free of pain.
Kevin Z.
Pleasantly surprised. I had my doubts but it really works. I started on the lowest level at first and felt good immediately. I suffer from slight back pain from time to time and this is ideal for instant relief. I am on the second level now and boy do I feel good afterwards. This is a must purchase for stretching the back and relieving pain. I have recommended it to family and friends.
Paolo C.
The product is simple to set up and use. It does provide a degree of relief and it is great for stretching out the back and increasing mobility. I have sciatica and it provides a bit of relief but the pain is less, but still present. On the other hand it's still early days in terms of usage, so thing with the pain may get better.
Ali A.
I've had back problems for about ten years now and I learned to ignore it until recently. I bought this back stretcher and a Teeter inversion table to compare and I have to say, I feel like I get more results from the Kenko Back. The table was $300 and this stretcher is $40, but both offer different benefits. I started off on the inversion table and used it to its full potential in a desperate attempt to relieve my back pain, which is never a good idea for anything new. I felt that my back was relaxed and was stretching, but the downside of an inversion table is that it's strenuous on the ankles, as that's the only support provided. The following week, I decided to use the Kenko Back. My first impression was that it didn't look like it would do much, considering how small it is and how flimsy it looks but I assure you it is a sturdy device that can hold up quite a bit of weight. Overall, I recommend the Kenko for those with back problems and remember that it takes time, so DON'T RUSH into the highest setting hoping for an overnight fix because you'll do more harm than good!
Scott M.
Was doing physio and they recommended something like this. Of course, they would have one for sale for 100$. This product was less than half that and comes in two pieces so it is great if you have to travel a lot.
Don N.
I was skeptical at first, but within 3 days the nerve pain from my Sciatica was gone
Riswan G.
This is probably the best thing I've purchased this year and the best cure for my years of lower back pain. Practical, easy to set up and use. A great exercise for tense muscles and sore back! It did good for me.
Henry Z.
No complaints what so ever. Cheers Kenko
Fiona L.
My husband has found the Kenko to be extremely helpful. It was recommended by our Chiropractor and he was spot on! My most recent purchase was for a friend who does physical activity all day and doesn't always have time to take care of himself. This should help him as it did my husband!
David X.
I've been hunched at a desk job for 20 years and have constant back pain and the occasional spasms. This product is amazing to relax into and stretch out my back and hips after sitting for 9-10 hours. I can feel my back getting stronger and my pain is gone.
Hilary C.
This was recommended to me by my son- in- law who is a chiropractor, and it truly helps to relax any sore muscles
Michael J.
I try to use this daily for 10 minutes using the middle placement of the removable slat. Build yourself up to it because it can be a very intense and sometimes uncomfortable stretch.
Carla G.
The Kenko Back was out of stock for a while, but well worth the wait. We tried to use this back support on flat and soft surface and it works great every time. It provided tremendous relief to back spine. Recommend! A+++
Wilson T.
Cheapest solution for an aching back, a must have in the arsenal of tools against back pain.
Phil H.
For anyone who suffers from lower to mid back pain, I truly recommend this product. Keep using it for at least two weeks, twice a day for 10 minutes. You will first notice how bad the alignment of your spinal cord is in the first place after the first use. But stick with it!
Omar M.
I am an avid grappler. i've had low back pain for a couple weeks now. when i used level one for the first time, my low back felt great. all of the sparring and poor posture during work and driving can be offset by this.
Gabriel A.
I was having regular chiropractor appointments and taking pain killers. I saw a Facebook ad for this device and it has changed my life. I am back playing water polo and use this before every training session
Brad S.
At 6.2" 210lb l had back issues and alot of slouching l can't believe that this little plastic gadget has improved my posture and anytime l feel tight in my upper back l lay on this thing!
Pauline H.
My back feels much better now! Thank you
Gary B.
This adjust my back. Saves me trips to the doctor to get my back adjusted. Just lay on it and wait for a few moments and CRACK!
Rachel Y.
Seriously amazing !! I have had back issues for years. Nothing major but tight sore muscles. After having my daughter I lost my arch and am not flexible no matter how much I exercise. This thing started to relieve pains within minutes. I’m laying on it now and slowly there’s a good achy relief! (Like ahhh hurts so good) lol and standing up feels better. Can’t wait to keep using this daily ! Definitely recommend!
Jenna S.
I want to preface this review by saying that I've used this for three days. I'll update my review in a couple weeks. I fell from my grandparents' porch and landed on my back when I was a child. They had an above ground basement, so I fell a pretty big distance. I also developed bad posture as a teen. I've had some back and neck pain my whole life. Two pregnancies with large babies probably didn't help, either. For the last few months, my pain became more serious, and even more so after beginning to sit at a desk for 8/9 hours at a time. I decided to order this back-stretching device on a whim. I do still have pain (It's only been a few days), but I've noticed that I can move my right arm more easily, which is crazy to me. Just a few days ago, I was in pain while wiping myself, and I'm still a young-ish person.
Scott T.
I have frequent back pain from bad posture, picking things up off the floor all day (kids!), And working from home with the laptop on the couch. I used to wake with back pain every day. Using this every evening for 5-6 minutes really relaxes my back. It feels so much better in the morning now.
John. K
I have frequent back pain from bad posture, picking things up off the floor all day (kids!), And working from home with the laptop on the couch. I used to wake with back pain every day. Using this every evening for 5-6 minutes really relaxes my back. It feels so much better in the morning now.
Gerald. C
This adjust my back. Saves me trips to the doctor to get my back adjusted. Just lay on it and wait for a few moments and CRACK! It has been amazing for me. I use it for at least 5 minutes a day but sometimes longer as it just feels so good
Sandy. V
I bought this with the hope that it would help my back. Out of the 8 of us in my family, 7 of us found this very helpful and felt really good. My husband agreed that it did help his back feel better, but he said it was a bit uncomfortable. While he did find it uncomfortable, he did like how much better he felt after using it. I like that it comes apart easily. I am able to store it in the livingroom closet easily when it's not in use. I like pulling it out at night before it's time to go to bed. I like two out of the three levels.
Greg. D
I bought two - one for at home and one for work. I end my night by lying on it for five minutes before bed and always feel more relaxed and ready to sleep - not to mention by back pain is gone as well!
Trish. W
My work involves long period of sitting and even with an ergonomic chair my back is still tight at the end of the day. This back stretcher seems to help a lot to stretch out both my lumbar and thoracic spine. I’m pretty flexible so I use the middle and highest bend to stretch but I can see the top level could be uncomfortable for someone not used to the stretch. I'd recommend starting from the lowest level for a beginner.
Melissa. S
Shipping was slightly delayed but customer service let me know ASAP and were amazing the whole time! The kenko back has helped give a great stretch on my back.
Penny. H
I've been having sciatic issues and could not wait to get this in the mail. The first level I felt a stretch, but after 2 minutes I no longer felt a stretch so went to level 2 and wow. It's so amazing how much of a good strech you get with this. I had to very slow lay back on it. It took a few days before I could even begin to think about trying level 3. Level 3 took me some time to lay on it. A large stretch. This has helped my back so much and my sciatica. I had so many people try this out for themselves and everyone has loved this and was shocked at how much something so small and simple can help. An awesome invention!
Andrew. W
I've been suffering backpain for over 20 years and thought I'd be too old for this device (64 years of age). Well I was wrong! I started with 30 seconds a day on level 1 as my back was so stiff! Worked my way up to 5 minutes a day on level 2 and have never felt better
Livingston. G
I love going to the gym but I get very stiff and sore after weights training. I used the kenko back before I lift as a warm up, and afterwards as a cooldown, it works wonders and fits in my gym bag!
Terry. P
I have had a bad back for a very long time. Multiple injuries, falls, twist wrong you name it. I was hopeful this would give me at least a smidgen of relief. I cannot be happier with this. It is very durable. Made of a hard yet pliable plastic. The blue padding down the middle is great too. I use this for 5-10 minutes a day twice a day if needed. Started on the middle slot or level 2. Will work my way up to 3. Not only does it help relieve tension and pressure in my back it also helps my hips. Which in turn helps my knees etc. Way more than I anticipated.
Daniel. F
While this product is not what you would call comfortable (the press points take a little getting used to), it is a lifesaver! When your back is really out of whack, laying down and stretching it just a bit helps SO MUCH. I was really struggling with a middle back pain and using this 1-2 times a day helped me deal with it and get on the road to recovery WAY faster.
Miranda. R
I have lower back pain. I use this for 5 mins before bed, and 5 mins when I wake up. It also helps to fix posture. I drive 8 hours a day. So, I use it every couple hours for 10 to 15 mins to keep pain away.
Samantha. B
I have been suffering from back pain for about 20 years. Mostly sciatica and lower back pain. In the last 3 weeks my pain had become unbearable, I would cramp up out of nowhere and I felt like I would not be able to walk eventually. I was desperate. I cam across this product by accident. I was browsing for back pain relievers and this product came up with very high marks. I followed the directions and the very first time I used it, my pain is gone! I was formerly at about a 9 on a 1-10 scale and now I am literally at 0 pain. I guess somehow my back was unaligned. I do not really know and really do not care. All I know is that I am pain free for the first time in 20 years. I am walking with no pain, my feet dont hurt, my legs, my back. Nothing. It is literally a miracle for me. Thank you
Qing. Z
I’m a 9-5 desk slave and this has changed my life. I’m only 24 and have had back pain so bad that I hunch for a few minutes when I stand up. It was affecting my quality of life and it made sitting for long periods of time unbearable. I took a shot of this thing and after the second use my pain is gone instantly and I’m only using the second setting. As soon as I lay on it my back stretches instantly and it feels amazing. 5 minutes once a day and I’m good to go. I’m normally the type of person only to write a review with a complaint but had to give this one a solid.
Sam. V
I was hesitant to buy this. I am very flexible, so I wasn’t sure this would give me much relief. To my surprise it did! I am 8months pregnant and put the bigger part of the arch (upside down) nearing my tailbone and to my surprise after relaxing into it, it realigned whatever was out of place and my back pain I have been dealing with for the past two months is nearly gone/ very mild!!!! Very happy with this product
May. P
I absolutely love this thing! Both my husband and I have used this and enjoyed it. I have a degenerative disc in my lower back and this instantly helped relieve some of the pressure from that! I laid on it for 5 minutes last night in my bedroom on the carpet and was just amazing at how subtle but effective the stretch was. I also really enjoy that there are different levels. I used level 2 and my husband used level 1. I am hoping I can get up to a level 3!
Marco. S
Fast shipping firstly ! REALLY like this item ,I use it every day in the morning on the 1st level at 10 mins and in the night on the 2nd level at 5 mins , and feel that my posture is being corrected . You can see the item is truly high quality plastic and fairly easy to assemble ,Recommended it!
Nina. F
This product works great. It has 3 modes for stretching, I found the first mode too lame and the third one a bit too uncomfortable. I use the second one almost exclusively.
Have scoliosis and I recently read that opening up those joints is a great thing and can help with posture and make you a bit taller so I purchased this product with that in mind. I don't necessarily have pain but I do have uncomfortable times when I feel my back needs to crack.
With diligently using this product, I found that my back did indeed feel better and my posture was better. Usually after getting off this I was able to crack my back on my own if it didn't crack while laying down on the product.
Paul N.
Awesome device! Unfortunately I entered the address incorrectly so the first package was lost in the mail. The great customer service team sent me another one straight away. Thanks guys
Will W.
The product is simple to set up and use. It does provide a degree of relief and it is great for stretching out the back and increasing mobility. I have sciatica and it provides a bit of relief. It's inexpensive for the relief one does feel after using it. will come back with a further review after using it for a longer period of time.
Does get the kinks out and the morning stretch does align the spine and one feels much better starting the day.
Don N.
This device is the absolute best device I have tried. I have cervical spinal stenosis, thorax and lumbar issues. I start with placing the device in the thorax area. I lay on it for a short while, breathing, like yoga breathing, them slowly moving the device downwards to the lumbar area, and all the way down to the lower back. Inch by inch and step by step I treat my entire spine and the muscles. I started out on the lowest level, and it hurt a great bit, so I could not lay on it for too long, a few seconds was all I could take. Now I can easily do 30 seconds on the highest level. In addition to stretching, it seems like it is also working a bit chiropractic. I feel and hear my joints crack and adjust, just like if a chiropractor was working on them. Even the stomach reacts, by rumbling. I get up slowly, and stretch my back the opposite way before getting all the way up
Larissa W.
I have lifted heavy weights most of my life. I have bulging disks and compression in the lower back. I was in pain constantly to where I would take 5 Ibuprofin a day. Sleeping was a nightmare and I dreaded it every night. I was very skeptical when I saw this.....I was wrong! The first time i used it it hurt sooooo bad!!! My abs were stretching out and my lower back would not even bend or stretch ,until i just laid there...crying..hahahaha! 5 mins whenever i start feeling my back...done..feels like a new back. Does my back still hurt? Yes.. but from where it was to where it is now..my mobility has improved, my sleeping is sound. I'll get flare ups every once in awhile if i over do it in the gym, but i will just lay on it and again..feels great.
I highly recommend it
