Back strain is a pain in the — well, back. When bending over exacerbates your pain, it’s almost impossible not to think about, especially when there’s so much to do around the house, from cleaning to gardening to even simple activities like showering or getting dressed in the morning.
Luckily, Amazon is a goldmine of products that can reduce back strain no matter what it is you’re doing, and I’ve tracked down eight that are reviewer-approved.
Remember that if you’re feeling back pain, you should be taking it seriously rather than powering through and consulting a doctor as soon as you can. However, investing in some of these products can help provide your back with some temporary relief and ease any undue strain in your day-to-day. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later for hitting the purchase button on these.
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A grabbing tool that saves you from bending or reaching too far
From items you've dropped on the floor to things you've stored on a high shelf, this 34-inch tool can grab them all without throwing your back out of whack. The rubber jaw rotates so you can easily grab hold of even the smallest items, and when you're not using it, the handle folds in the center, making it easier to store away.
Promising review: "After having back surgery & having restrictions of not bending, this thing comes in SO handy. It very easily picks up even the tiniest things (lint, coins, leaves that have fallen from House plants, etc) It is also helpful in picking up clothes off the floor & putting in washing machine! I even use it to remove my socks & leggings. It’s making my life so much easier. Save your back & get this grabber!" — Amazon Customer
A reviewer-beloved adjustable footrest for under your desk (15% off)
You might spend more of your day in front of a desk than out in the garden, but you can still get back pain sitting down. Enter this memory foam under-desk footrest with more than 9,000 5-star ratings, which reduces pressure on your lower back and provides a soft place for your feet to rest without compromising your posture. The base can also detach to take the height from 6 inches to 4 inches, depending on how tall you need to footrest to be. (P.S. Watch out for the occasional sale on this product; it's been known to happen before!) Get it for 15% off.
Promising review: "I have been using a stool under my desk for the last few years and my feet were constantly getting nerve pinches from resting against the edge of the stool. It was always difficult to keep it where I needed it so I would inevitably end up with leg and back pain. With this new stool my feet are comfortable for the entire 8+ hours I am using it. It feels like I'm resting my feet on a bed. I don't even think about it anymore. I love this thing! I'm even thinking about getting another for my gaming desk so I don't have to keep moving this one." — Amanda-lorian
An exfoliating back scrubber to make shower time much less stressful (16% off)
You should never have to sacrifice getting clean due to mobility challenges — you just need to find the right tool for the job. That's where this scrubber comes in: The 20-by-8.2 inches of fabric has a concave-convex texture for exfoliation, and comes with a handle on each end so you can scrub soap up and down your back in the shower, and around the rest of your body, without straining your arms around for those impossible-to-reach places. Hit the coupon for 16% off.
Promising review: "Just the perfect back exfoliate I was looking for. I have bad shoulders and can’t reach behind my back well. This was long enough so I could reach & scrub all areas. Also good on legs!!!" — TrishaFL