BACKSURE BACK SUPPORT

• Backsure: A unique evidence-based concept, shown effective in randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trials.1-4
• The patented material provides continuous therapeutic heat by reflecting the body’s own heat (infrared) back to the target joint
• Greater heat than with other materials, and many advantages over conventional heat therapy whilst support is provided through proprioception
• Lightweight, unobtrusive. Freedom of movement

Indications
Subacute/chronic mechanical back pain when surgery is not due or uncertain. There was 40% pain reduction observed in
trials on top of medication1-4. The support has narrow front wings with velcro fastening and allows full movement. The breathable device can be worn all the time, day and night without risk of muscle wastage. Effect increases with time and benefit takes several weeks to wear off if use is discontinued. Hand wash only. For size, measure waist.

References
1. Munglani et al. Eur Spine J 2002 ; 11 :S29-30. 2. Nash et al. Pain Soc UK 2002, Abstr 115. 3. Atherton et al. Clin J Pain, in press. 4. Petty-Saphon et al, Arch Phys Med Rehab, in press.