Working From Home and Inconsistent Desk Set-Ups Leads to Increase in Back Pain

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The Covid-19 lockdown has seen more people suffering back problems and according to LumbaCurve, the rise has been caused by homeworkers not taking appropriate measures to protect their back when working from home. The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) confirms these claims. Recent research from the Association found that a fifth of respondents were working from […]

LumbaCurve Versus ‘Back Stretcher’ Comparison

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LumbaCurve v ‘Lookalike’ comparisons LumbaCurve is often compared with those inexpensive ‘back stretcher’ devices which appear frequently in social media channel adverts and people ask questions like “Why are they so cheap compared to LumbaCurve?” or “Are they as effective as LumbaCurve?” Here are a few pointers to help highlight differences between “back stretchers” and […]

Opioid Manufacturers Hit by Landmark Ruling

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Concerns and fears over the risks associated with the over prescription of opioids for pain relief were laid bare in the case brought about by Oklahoma against the pharmaceutical giant Johnson and Johnson. The judge in the US state has ruled that Johnson & Johnson must pay $572m (£468m) for its part in fuelling Oklahoma’s […]

LumbaCurve Back Pain Relief A Hit In China

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LumbaCurve received a warm welcome in China. Not surprising with a chronic back pain suffering population of 110m according to the World Health Organisation. CEO and Founder David Pegg was invited over as part of the iBridge – China ‘Technology for Wellness & Healthy Ageing’ Workshop and celebration of the UK – China Science Bridge. […]

LumbaCurve Invited to China

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Press Release: Pleased to announce that LumbaCurve back pain relief has been invited to China in July as part of a UK-China Open Innovation programme “Technologies for Wellness and Healthy Ageing” The joint workshops involving about 10 UK medical technology companies, and organised by iBridge in Tianjin, Guangzhou, and Shunde, is an opportunity for LumbaCurve […]

The Story behind LumbaCurve

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The initial idea of LumbaCurve was conceived around 2000 by company founder David Pegg during a dinner with an ex-school friend whilst discussing his friend’s back pain and how to overcome it. Eventually, a rough sketch of a concept was drawn on a napkin with the basic aim of stretching the back in order to […]

Armed Forces Back Pain Relief Device

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LumbaCurve in camouflage design has been selected as the British Army’s primary therapy for back pain relief for soldiers on active combat duty. The initial contract is for the supply of the camouflage version for use in jungle warfare where combatants are often carrying 70lb back packs for days at a time. LumbaCurve is seen as […]