The Original McKenzie® Back Support Night Roll
The Original McKenzie® Back Support Night Roll
$45.00
Back Pillow For Sleeping
The Original McKenzie® Back Support Night Roll is the perfect pillow for back pain. Be supported while you sleep or rest.
If you suffer from lower back pain when lying down, or if your back is worse when you wake up, you should use an Original McKenzie® Back Support Night Roll. The Night Roll ties comfortably around your waist or can be pinned to the bedsheets to support your lower back and prevent strain that unfavourable sleeping positions or inadequate sleep surfaces can cause.
A removable, washable cover is included.
Suited For
People who suffer from lower back pain, particularly when lying down or upon waking up. Waists measuring 80 – 95 cm (M) or 95 – 110 cm (L)
Specs
MEDIUM 90cm Night Roll = 900mm (length) x 100mm (diameter)
LARGE 105cm Night Roll = 1050mm (length) x 100mm (diameter)
Foam: Polyurethane open cell flexible foam
Density: Medium
Cover: White cotton
Straps: Medium = Tie. Large = Tie or Velcro
IMPORTANT: due to hygiene reasons, used Rolls are non-returnable.
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.
16 reviews for The Original McKenzie® Back Support Night Roll
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
Joe Stennett –
Trying to sleep became a torture, I only got in a couple hours between Ibuprofen tablets. This roll immediately eliminated the problem. I had tried various pads and rolled towels, but they did not help much. The roll is not perfect. I am at the upper limit of the waist size and I find it difficult to secure properly. I added a set of parachute fasteners and that worked better than tying a bow knot. In my case I have stopped tying the roll. I just lay it across the bed and hope I will not roll off during the night. That usually works and, when I do roll off, I usually wake enough to get back on before pain starts.
Denise –
I use a night roll myself due to chronic back issues. If I don’t use it at night, I can barely get out of bed in the morning. I recommend it for all of my patients who experience night pain or pain in the morning. The roll works nicely to support the natural lumbar curve of the lumbar spine in supine or when lying on your side. The tie in the front allows you to sleep on your belly too. I personally move all night long and the roll works well in all positions.
Hugh Murray –
Great Tool. This allows the patient with the difficult / unstable derangement to sleep. We must remember that if you fix the day first with posture correction / supportive roll and reductive movements then there may not be the need for the night roll. The Night Roll Works and is great for the back problem that frequently wakes you.
Megan Hughes –
I have a herniated lumbar disc that has been acutely bothering me lately, so I thought I would give this a try in addition to performing the McKenzie Method stretches. I also purchased new McKenzie lumbar rolls for my car and work chair (I used to just use rolled up towels). While the lumbar rolls definitely help, I have noticed no difference in the pain when I wake up after using the night roll. I woke up stiff. I ordinarily sleep on my back with a pillow under my knees, and sometimes with a cold pack under my lower back. I think I will just continue to use those things and do my stretches.
Matthew A. –
Despite its purpose, pretty annoying to sleep with tied on and a little too long for a shared bed to just lay on as it encroaches on partners side. Still worth a try depending on your individual back issues and recovery needs.
Carol H. –
It works fine, so I am sleeping better.
Crystal –
This is actually very thick and hard and quite uncomfortable. Tried to get used to it but it ended up making my sciatica a lot worse. It is however quite comfortable for side sleeping. Wish they made a smaller, softer version
Jenny H. –
So far so good. I have a double scoliosis and this supports me while I sleep. My osteopath has commented that my lower back is much freer than usual.
Kristien –
Extremely hard, doesn’t soften even with body heat. Makes my back condition worse. Can’t use it. Very disappointed, I had hoped it would help me sleep at night but just the opposite has happened.
Anonymous –
This back support roll allowed for a completely pain free night after very painful and sleepless first night after disk displacement incident .. very effective if you select the right size.
Robert Durant –
Irene Ingram –
Christopher S. –
Melissa –
Has gotten rid of my morning back pain. I was using a small cushion for a while but nice to have a purpose made item to support my back in bed. I don’t tie it up but just lay it flat under my back
Shirley –
Not suitable for me for the purpose purchased, but I am using it (untied) for lower back support in my armchair.
Claudia –
Prompt dispatch and it certainly has made a positive difference. I would definitely recommend it.