{"product_id":"bakballs","title":"BakBalls Back and Neck Massage Ball, Regular Red or Firm Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePut pressure right where you're stiff with BakBalls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBakBalls\u003c\/strong\u003e are a self-treatment device for the back and neck. You lie on them on the floor or lean against them in a chair, and their patented shape puts localised pressure directly onto stiff joints and tight muscles. A sports physiotherapist to the Australian Olympic team designed them. They come in two pressures: Regular (red) and Firm (black).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse them at home, at work or on the go\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a long day at the desk, put BakBalls on the floor, lie back so they sit either side of your spine and let your body weight do the work. In the office chair, in the car or on a plane, slip them behind your back and lean in. They're light and small enough to take with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore than your back\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBakBalls are also used on the shoulders, glutes, hamstrings, ITBs, calves and the soles of the feet (plantar fascia). The videos below show how to use them on each area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in BakBalls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatented shape\u003c\/strong\u003e that puts localised pressure onto stiff joints and tight muscles, so you can work on them yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo pressures\u003c\/strong\u003e, Regular red and Firm black, so you can start gentle and step up later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloor or seated use\u003c\/strong\u003e, lying on them or leaning against them in a chair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight and portable\u003c\/strong\u003e for home, the office, the car or a flight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatex free.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass 1 medical device\u003c\/strong\u003e, registered with the TGA and FDA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch BakBalls in use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBakPhysio's own videos show how BakBalls work and how to use them safely on each area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/1WCQtgwcUqI\" title=\"How BakBalls work\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/VTa0j55zL9U\" title=\"How to use BakBalls in your upper back\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/0ixAqK9wd2c\" title=\"How to use BakBalls in your lower back\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/uDLa4C8taAQ\" title=\"How to use BakBalls on other parts of the body\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAre BakBalls right for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsually suits:\u003c\/strong\u003e people who want to put their own pressure on stiff spots in the back, neck, shoulders, glutes, hamstrings, ITBs, calves or plantar fascia, lying on the floor or leaning against a chair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck with your healthcare provider first:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you have a recent injury or a back or neck condition that's being managed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatex:\u003c\/strong\u003e BakBalls don't contain latex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone is different, so we recommend speaking with your healthcare provider about whether they're right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right pressure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBakBalls come in two pressures. Pick the one that matches how firm a massage you're used to. BakPhysio explains the difference in this short video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/tIkr4sQnaTI\" title=\"The difference between red and black BakBalls\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular (red)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst-timers, a particularly tight back, a mild to moderate massage, or older users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirm (black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStepping up after 3 to 6 months on red, or anyone who likes a strong massage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1.5em;\"\u003eNot sure? Start with red. BakPhysio suggests moving to black after 3 to 6 months if you want more pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 2.5em;\"\u003eBakBalls specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBakBalls (BakPhysio)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular, red (BAK-BALLRDSOFT); Firm, black (BAK-BALLBLKFIRM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor or seated, against a chair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAreas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack, neck, shoulders, glutes, hamstrings, ITBs, calves, plantar fascia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass 1 medical device (TGA and FDA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLatex free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2.5em;\"\u003eNot sure which pressure? Email us\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmail \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@mobilityshopdirect.com.au?subject=BakBalls%20enquiry\" title=\"Email the Mobility Shop Direct team\"\u003esupport@mobilityshopdirect.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e with the answers below. Our team will check them and come back to you with the right BakBalls, or a better match if these aren't it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave you used a massage ball before, and how firm do you like a massage?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich areas do you want to use them on?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill you use them on the floor, in a chair or while travelling?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho are they for, and roughly what age?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs there a back or neck condition your healthcare provider is managing?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n","brand":"Performance Health","offers":[{"title":"Regular (Red)","offer_id":48172633587883,"sku":"BAK-BALLRDSOFT","price":71.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Firm (Black)","offer_id":48172633620651,"sku":"BAK-BALLBLKFIRM","price":71.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/1251\/1573\/files\/bakballs-back-massage-balls-in-regular-red-and-firm-black.jpg?v=1791443552","url":"https:\/\/mobilityshopdirect.com.au\/products\/bakballs","provider":"Mobility Shop Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}