Being a mother is back-breaking work. Starting from pregnancy and even after they move out children cause a lot of wear and tear on a mom’s body. From all-night rocking sessions, lugging toddlers, doing laundry, cooking, cleaning, more laundry … you get the idea.
The Backmate is a doorway-mounted self-massage tool designed to let you apply pressure to your back and other muscle areas.
The device itself looks odd. It’s basically a bar with roller skate wheels on it. But once the mom-brain fog clears and the instructions are read, you’ll realize the device actually gets mounted in a doorway. (OH!)
It also might be a good idea to try The Backmate out for the first time alone. It’s on par with trying out yoga — you do not want little ones seeing your face!
As you use the device you can adjust the amount of pressure simply by applying more or less yourself as you lean into the bearings. And you can adjust the device to reach different areas of your neck, upper back and lower back. In my use, that adjustable pressure was the part that made the device useful.
The best part is you don’t have to get on the floor or turn upside down to use it.
The Backmate isn’t just another run-of-the-mill piece of equipment that will go out for the garage sale. It was designed by international motorcycle racer Eric Bostrom, who was searching for a way to work on sore muscles after years of racing, and founded with aerospace engineer Dustin Bouch. At the time of this 2021 review, the company described the device as being made from stainless steel and engineering-grade polymers and rated to support up to 300 pounds.
The first couple tries using it will require patience. Set up is simple, it’s finding where on your back the rollers will land as you face the device that gets complicated. You also have to relax into it and let the bar accept some of your weight.
As easy as setup is, don’t forget to remove the device after use if it’s a frequently used entry point. You don’t want to walk into it carrying that laundry basket.
See current product details at Backmate.com.
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