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What can BakBalls be used for?
BakBalls is specifically designed to treat your back. Another product specifically designed to treat your neck is in R&D at present and will be released in 2008.
Can I use it for my lower back and neck?
You can use BakBalls from your upper back just above your shoulder blades all the way down to your lower back. The pressure from BakBalls reduces in your lower back due to the natural curves of the spine so to increase pressure, raise both knees and hold them with your hands with your feet off the ground. The higher you raise your knees the more pressure you will feel as your spinal curve is flattened onto the BakBall. If this position becomes too uncomfortable or your pain levels increase, lower knees and place feet on floor once again.
How should it feel?
Initially you may feel direct pressure on the painful points of your spine, this may produce slight discomfort. Don't be alarmed by this, this product is designed to target these areas and when you have completed using BakBalls along the length of your spine you should feel looser and more flexible. You may feel slight muscle soreness similar to that felt after exercise, this is to be expected and should reduce after 1-2 days. If this discomfort does not reduce or you experience a new symptom or sensation please cease use and consult your local doctor or health professional immediately.
Should I still see my physiotherapist / chiropractor / massage therapist?
BakBalls is an additional method of mobilising your spine to relieve pain and stiffness, it does not replace or substitute treatment by your health professional but complements it. If pain worsens or you experience new symptoms you should see your health professional. Also BakBalls do not remove any underlying causes of your back pain such as poor posture or poor lifting technique etc therefore you still need to focus on those important preventative measures.
Are there conditions that are not suitable or safe to use BakBalls for?
Yes, you should not use BakBalls if you are pregnant or suffer from any of the following conditions: Severe, acute back pain, a history of spinal conditions such as previous Back Surgery, Scoliosis, Osteoporosis, Past Spinal Fractures, Bone tumours, Metastatic cancer, Haemophilia, Rheumatic Conditions (eg Rheumatoid Arthritis / Ankylosing Spondylitis), Spondylosis / Spondylolisthesis, Neurological Conditions (eg Spina Bifida / Spinal Cord Injury). If you suffer from any of these conditions please do not use Bakballs unless otherwise advised by your doctor or health professional. There is a risk involved with using BakBalls (if you are osteoporotic, have a history of metastatic cancer or have a spinal tumour) of causing a spinal fracture. There is also a small risk of suffering an increase in pain levels from using BakBalls. To minimise this risk, do not use BakBalls if you suffer from one or more of the conditions listed above.
When should I expect to receive my BakBalls® order?
Based on the large demand for the device, please allow 10 working days for delivery via Australia Post.
Can I order Bakballs if I don't have a credit card?
If you don't have a credit card or are uncomfortable ordering online, you can order Bakballs through;
AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND
Sportstek (Aust): +61 1300 785 786
Sportstek (NZ): +64 9 448 1900
Alpha (Qld): +61 7 3341 8033
Practitioner Supplies (Sth Aust): +61 1800 088 668 / +61 8 8277 7677
West Coast Surgical Supplies (WA): +61 8 9455 6676
Ausmedic (NSW): +61 2 9477 3422
UNITED KINGDOM
SKF Services: +44 1403 785 111
Please email info@bakballs.com for any queries.
How to care for BakBalls?
Don't expose to direct sunlight or extreme heat. Keep away from pets and don't step on, cut or twist BakBalls which are for external use only.
What does an endorsement by the APA mean?
A product endorsement by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) means the product you are buying is safe, effective, and of the highest quality. Products endorsed by the APA are put through a rigourous process of assessment before being endorsed. For more information about the APA and their product endorsements, click here or contact the APA on 03 9092 0888.
Why not Backballs or Back Balls?
We have deliberately spelt bakballs incorrectly which enabled Bakballs to secure an internationally registered trademark.
Where else can I buy BakBalls?
Alternatively you can buy Bakballs from your local physiotherapist or healthcare professional. If they do not stock BakBalls, they can order through distributors listed above.
Where can I use BakBalls?
Initially start using BakBalls lying on your bed, then progress to lying on a carpeted floor. BakBalls can also be used leaning against the back of your seat in a car, bus, plane or in the office. You can also use BakBalls by standing, leaning against a wall.
What types of conditions can BakBalls be used for?
General back pain and stiffness, knots and muscle tightness, and to improve hunched posture. You can also use BakBalls for a foot massage: remove your shoes and place the soles of both feet on BakBalls and roll forwards and backwards.
Are Bakballs made in Australia?
Bakballs are proudly 100% Australian owned and Australian made.
Do any Athletes use Bakballs?
Numerous athletes use BakBalls daily to prevent injury, maintain a healthy back and improve performance. Natalie Cook OAM (Olympic Gold & Bronze Medallist, Beach Volleyball), Peter Robertson (3 time World Champion Triathlete & dual Olympian), Greg Bennett (Olympic Triathlete); select players of the Richmond & West Coast Eagles AFL Clubs are just a few elite athletes that find BakBalls an integral component of daily treatment and recovery.
“I never leave home without Bakballs. Every day travelling and playing, I lay on them and allow my back to relax. I feel so much of a difference in the muscles and flexibility of my spine that it is now a permanent edition to my equipment kit! Everyone should have their own BAKBALLS.”
NATALIE COOK OAM, Olympic Gold Medalist, Beach Volleyball.
Who do I contact if I have any press or publicity inquiries about BakBalls?
Please contact our publicity officer Cathy Stacey:
c.stacey@business.uq.edu.au | 
