At age 36, John Pope, Manager of a busy furniture store, prolapsed a disc and was off from work for six weeks.

Over time, his back problem went from bad to worse, from having to lift the heavy furniture.

At 56 John was in constant back pain, which required weekly treatment and daily pain killing medication. His work performance was down to just 25%. The main reason John invented the product, was because specialists had told him that his best option was to have a 'spinal fusion'.

John knew of the benefits of traction, and how it can relieve nerve pressure, encourage the flow of endorphins (the body’s morphine like substance) and increase the flow of nutrients and blood to the pain site, so John concluded, that if he could get traction six times daily instead of once weekly, it might make a difference to his situation.

THE BACK AID was born. After 4 months of daily use, John’s work performance was back to 90%. John is now 81, and has had no need to visit the physio for the past 20 years. He rehabilitated himself. In the last 5 years he has built award-winning gardens and painted his house. His original injuries are still present – but he is WITHOUT BACK PAIN!!

John was on A Current Affair – twice. He was also on radio. Thousands of viewers and listeners purchased his wonderful invention. The King Group bought the rights, and now manufactures a modern version shipped in a sturdy carton for easy home assembly. John is our Consultant and the face of THE BACK AID. International Patents are Pending.


" I am still very much involved with the product on a day to day basis, and if you need any help, I will find time out of my busy schedule at the bowls club or from designing and physically creating award winning gardens and landscaping, to talk with you on the 'phone, if you leave a message at the office.

If I get a 'twinge' after heavy lifting, I get on to The Back Aid for relief. I also execute my Spinal Mobility Programme every day, sometimes up to three times a day, because I know it is strengthening my lower back which in turn supports my spine.

To start with, you only need to 'hang' for a few seconds, in order to stretch the spine, and take the pressure off your joints.

I have been told many times, that every home should have The Back Aid. I sincerely believe that if every family member used The Back Aid every day, we as a nation, would be fitter, healthier, and have far fewer back problems".

Here's to your improving health. Cheers, John Pope.