Where to buy
The Backpod: Lie back and treat yourself
Some of these Backpod suppliers will send Backpods outside their area - just click on an icon to see. Delivery can be fast, from various Backpod depots around the world - they don’t all ship directly from New Zealand.
The links from this page are all legitimate. WATCH OUT for really expensive Backpods selling on eBay or Amazon. They are try-ons using our Backpods and ads but with huge price tags. They are not our suppliers and are nothing to do with us.
If no luck getting a Backpod sent to your country, try getting a friend elsewhere in the world to send you one. A Backpod in its box measures 215 x 70 x 150mm (8.5 x 3 x 6 inches) and weighs 570gm (1.25 pounds). All Backpods are manufactured in Christchurch, New Zealand.
All countries except Europe and the UK
We don’t sell Backpods to every country in the world but we can to most of them. Order from this New Zealand site if they’re out of stock on your country's Amazon site. Or get a friend elsewhere in the world to buy you one. Keep scrolling down for Amazon and other options. Just email orders@sprightly.co.nz if you have any questions.
UK
This is the ONLY official site selling Backpods in the UK. It is run by our German partners, with Backpods sent from a depot inside the UK for fast delivery. Any questions, please email Mrs Antje Hammer at a.hammer@backpod.de or ring her on +49 170 1875 226. DO watch out for Backpods sold expensively in the UK on Amazon, eBay, etc. - they are not us and they are rip-offs.
Europe
These are our German partners, who sell the Backpod throughout Europe, including the UK, Norway and Switzerland. Their Backpod site is in English and German, with other languages coming soon. Any questions, please email Mrs Antje Hammer at a.hammer@backpod.de or ring her on +49 170 1875 226.
Sells the Backpod throughout Germany. These are from our German partners in the EU.
Sells the Backpod throughout France. These are from our German partners in the EU.
Sells the Backpod throughout Italy. These are from our German partners in the EU.
Sells the Backpod throughout Spain. These are from our German partners in the EU.
North America
Amazon.com sells the Backpod throughout the USA for about US$70-90. Delivery is usually fast from a depot in Canada. Watch out for any very expensive Backpods on this Amazon site from US and other suppliers. They are our Backpods but the suppliers and prices are nothing to do with us.
Sells the Backpod throughout Canada for about CA$120. Delivery is usually fast from a depot in Canada. Watch out for any very expensive Backpods on this Amazon site from US and other suppliers. They are our Backpods but the suppliers and prices are nothing to do with us.
Vende el Backpod en todo México. Sells the Backpod throughout Mexico.
Japan
Sells the Backpod throughout Japan.
Australia
Sells the Backpod throughout Australia.
Bad Backs have shops in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, selling to the public.
Astir sells to physiotherapists and other health professionals in Australia.
Whiteley sells to physiotherapists and other health professionals in Australia.
MyPhysioShop is the Whiteley outlet which sells to the public in Australia.
New Zealand
We make the Backpod and sell it to the public within New Zealand.
For any other business enquiries in NZ or internationally, email us at bodystance@gmail.com
Quins Gore Pharmacy sell Backpods to the public in New Zealand. Send them a message through their website or call 03-2087359 to talk to their friendly staff. Free shipping throughout New Zealand.
Sells Backpods to the public. Order online or ring (03) 215 7422 - talk to the friendly Southland staff about your problem. Free shipping throughout NZ. There’s a special price for health professionals.
Sells to the public. Has massage and beauty therapy clinics in Christchurch, Nelson and Dunedin.
Stocks the Backpod in Wanaka, Central Otago.
Phone 0274 475 254 or (03) 443 4616.
Email: robyngg13@gmail.com
Reviews of the Backpod
Disclaimer: Used sensibly, the Backpod is safe for almost all common musculoskeletal conditions involving the upper back, middle back and neck. It is entirely under the user’s control. The stretch it provides can be graded with pillows under your head and/or a fluffy towel or two over the Backpod itself so that it’s just initially uncomfortable - this is all in the instructions.
We do genuinely think that the Backpod does a better stretch for the thoracic spine and rib cage than anything else on the planet. It is not possible to build a single product perfectly suited to every patient; however the Backpod and its home programme should benefit the vast majority of upper back and neck problems. If problems or pain persist when using the Backpod or following its home program, see your doctor or other appropriate health practitioner. The Backpod shouldn’t be used where there are wounds, recent surgery, infections, shingles or other skin lesions; bony fractures, cancer, or much osteoporosis - see pages 7&8 in the Backpod’s user guide on the BACKPOD page.