Are you one of the millions of people who suffer from back pain, headache, neck or shoulder pain, sciatica, tennis elbow, stiffness or reduced mobility?
Even if you don't personally suffer from any of the above, it's likely that you know somebody who does, that's how prevalent the problem is. You may also be familiar with manual therapy (such as physiotherapy) as a treatment option for many of those problems.
Back pain is a complex problem, impacted by your job, lifestyle, injuries, psychology and many other factors. Clearly, different solutions will work better for different people and at different times. Here we're going to try to unpick the key differences between BackHug and manual physiotherapy so you can get a clear picture of their pros and cons.
BackHug uses spinal mobilization techniques, similar to those used in physiotherapy, to increase joint mobility and reduce aches and pains.
However, there are some key differences between the two solutions:
All that being said, BackHug is a machine. There are many advantages of manual physiotherapy which are very difficult, some might say impossible, for a machine to replace:
One of the most common questions about BackHug is whether it can replace manual therapy. The answer is "no." While BackHug addresses many of the same problems as manual therapy, it won't replace manual therapists. The relationship is a more subtle one, with BackHug and manual therapy complementing each other in different ways.
Seeing a specialist is important if you want a professional diagnosis or if you require specialised treatment. BackHug can't provide such diagnosis. What BackHug can provide, however, is a powerful at-home solution that you can use to keep your back healthy day-to-day, whether that is as a primary method of keeping aches and pains at bay or as a way to supplement manual therapy by giving you ongoing maintenance between your manual therapy sessions.
Do you have a physio clinic? Are you so busy that at the end of the day your wrists or thumbs are crying out for help? BackHug can be a powerful ally for you as well as your patients.
By incorporating BackHug into your practice, you can streamline patient care and offer your patients ongoing maintenance and relief between sessions.
BackHug offers a special plan for businesses, which includes:
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While manual therapy has been the traditional method for treating back pain, and continues to bring relief to those who use it, technology now plays a more significant role in making professional-level physiotherapy accessible. Particularly as there is a growing demand for affordable and convenient back care which BackHug, with its focus on affordability, convenience and - most importantly - therapeutic benefit, addresses.
BackHug removes the need to travel to appointments by providing a convenient solution that gives you the freedom to reduce your back pain from the comfort of your living-room. And, if you’re already feeling the benefits of regular manual therapy, you can still use BackHug to complement your manual treatment and achieve greater overall back pain relief and more freedom of movement.
Remember, it’s important to see a specialist if you require specialised treatment or a professional diagnosis.