The Original McKenzie® Airback
The Original McKenzie® Airback
$25.00
The Original McKenzie® AirBack. Easily adjustable support from minimal To firm. The Original McKenzie® AirBack is an inflatable lumbar roll, ideal for commuters and travellers, and for use at the theatre, sporting events, movies or restaurants, etc. It is especially useful for air travel where the lumbar support in seating is in general wholly inadequate for long-distance travel. The deflated roll can be folded flat, taking up minimal space in your bag, and is the mobile essential if you wish to remain pain-free.
Specs
Measurements: 390mm (length) x 120mm (height) x 110mm (depth)
Density: Adjustable
Cover: Dark blue or Light Grey
Straps: No
IMPORTANT: due to hygiene reasons used rolls are nonreturnable.
Please go to our ‘Which Roll Is For Me’ Page to help you make a decision in choosing the right roll for you.
The Mckenzie Method Story
Robin McKenzie made an astonishing discovery early on in his career as a physiotherapist.
By placing a patient’s back in a controlled extended position, the patient reported their back pain beginning to disappear.
Knowing he was on to something, he started testing this with other patients, and got similar results.
After 10 hard years of collecting data, and 1000s of patient trials, Robin McKenzie introduced to the medical world proof of his discovery – they were shocked.
Introducing: The McKenzie Method.
Over the following decades, the McKenzie Method would turn into a global phenomenon, with Robin McKenzie becoming one of the world’s most renowned physiotherapists and the McKenzie Method being in use by tens of thousands of Physiotherapists worldwide.
But he needed a way for patient’s to be able to easily maintain this back position for longer periods of time. So, Robin had his wife, Joy, hand-make a prototype on his kitchen table, and the very first McKenzie Method lumbar roll was born.
In 1980, the first “Treat Your Own Back” book was published, allowing people experiencing back pain to treat their own back pain using the highly successful and proven McKenzie Method treatment techniques.
It has since sold over 5 million copies worldwide.
The new Signature Super Lumbar roll captures the success of that first roll made on Robin’s kitchen table, now with over 60 years of refinement and perfection – and still made in New Zealand.
Be a part of the McKenzie story with your very own McKenzie Method Lumbar Roll
Lower Back Exercises to Pair With Your The Mckenzie Lumbar Roll
Try these exercises in conjunction with your Mckenzie Lumbar Roll for best results:
An extract from the book: ‘Mckenzie Method Treat Your Own Back’
Lie face down (Position 1), and then place your hands under your shoulders in the press-up position (Position 2). Now you are ready to begin the exercise.
As you straighten your elbows, push the top half of your body up as far as pain permits (Position 3). It is important that you completely relax the pelvis, hips and legs as you do this, and remember to keep breathing normally.
Keep your pelvis, hips and legs hanging limp and allow your low back to sag. • maintain this position for a second or two, then lower yourself to the starting position. • repeat this movement cycle in a smooth rhythmical motion and try to raise your upper body a little higher each time, so that in the end your back is extended as much as possible, with your arms as straight as possible (Position 4).
Once your arms are straight, remember to hold the sag for a second or two as this is the most important part of the exercise. A more effective sag can be achieved by breathing all the way out while relaxing your low back, hips and legs. The sag may be maintained for longer than one or two seconds if you feel the pain is reducing or centralising.
23 reviews for The Original McKenzie® Airback
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Greg –
Works great, the portability is why I like it. I can put it in my pocket, and use when needed.
Linda S –
This cushion provides just the right amount of support while sitting on the couch. I plan to take it on international flight.
Matthew A. –
Very convenient for work, packs up very small and stronger than it looks.
Kat Grant –
This is my second. So easy to travel with. Get on the plane and inflate a bit and be comfortable. Then the rest of the journey keep it deflated and packed away.
Jennifer Stone –
Prue –
Brilliant for travelling as it is light and easy to store away.
James Corlis –
Anonymous –
Great light weight and convenient for long haul flights
Anonymous –
Great for travel
Anonymous –
Efficient service, good communication, prompt delivery.
Ian B. –
Excellent purchase – very professional throughout.
Penny –
My husband says it’s perfect for coach and air travel
Verified Buyer –
My adult children took over the ones I ordered . I have reordered 2 more , but still waiting delivery
Kristien –
Haven’t used it yet, hope it is better than the night roll.
Anonymous –
Works really well. Just the right back support in a variety of places.
Chris Huff –
Roslyn G. –
Excellent for air travel
Janelle –
This is NOT the original like I bought years ago, which was a flock not wholly plastic pillow covering, and unlike the original I bought years ago, it doesn’t come in a protective tube, just in a ziplock bag. Very disappointed.
EElizabeth Sprigg –
I am very disappointed. I have used these wonderful air cushions for years but eventually the air escapes through the place where you blow in the air and they have to be replaced. When I placed my order, I couldn’t choose the navy blue one and was forced to order the grey one. Then, when the 2 cushions arrived, I was horrified that they are made of plastic! The previous ones had a velvet-like finish. Disappointment best expresses my review.
Anonymous –
Nicola B. –
The air back has been a saviour for me as I had injured my lower back 3 weeks before flying 20+ hours overseas. I am still recovering from my injury but thanks to the air back support all those long haul flights did not exacerbate my injury. I 100% recommend this product.
Ian C. –
Provide excellent, adjustable lower back support for driving.
Anne W. –