Testimonials

Creative and Fun

The Balance Wedge is ideal for decompressing spine, challenging deep core, correcting forward head posture, and modifying difficult exercises making them accessible for a range of clients. Working on the Wedge creates a focus and calm that clients crave more than ever these days. Thanks to the Wedge my classes are different each week - creative and FUN!

I love the Balance Wedge

I really do love the Balance Wedge. It has made a massive difference to my shoulders/neck and I use it pretty much every day

Absolutely the best Pilates Prop

Absolutely the best Pilates prop out there. I use it for pretty much all my clients now and I use it myself to release tight upper quadrant muscles.

A versatile piece of equipment

As a physio who teaches Pilates, I have really enjoyed using the OptiNeck Balance Wedge in different settings.It is a versatile piece of equipment that can be really helpful for manual therapy in a physio clinic setting to help lengthen pecs and assist in shoulder and neck symptom recovery.

Such a progression

Having seen the Balance wedge on instagram I brought it to try for myself, having always suffered with neck pain. Following just a few days of use my neck and shoulder pain is significantly better if not resolved! Seeing such a progression for myself I have brought them into my physiotherapy clinic to utilise with patients.

10 years of upper back pain

This is an amazing ‘cure’ for the upper back pain I’ve had for 10 years. It took just two 10 minute sessions lying on the Wedge to make me feel better. I now use it every so often to mobilise my spine. I’m without pain I thought I was stuck with for life. It’s a simple but very clever design that I would recommend to anyone who’s suffering from upper back or neck pain.

Absolute game changer for me

As a physiotherapist, I immediately saw and felt the benefit of this approach in addressing my issues. The wedge has been an absolute game changer for me - it provides a tool to help manage my headaches. I now crave "wedge time" as I always feel better after it!

Pain significantly better in just a few days.

It's extraordinary that such a (conceptually) simple device can deliver quite so transformational a health outcome. Suffered neck pain for 35 years (damaged vertebrae C3–6); had more than 200 physio sessions.

Standing straighter and taller.

It was difficult at first, so I just did a little every day. After a few weeks I can't believe how much straighter and taller I am standing.

Versatile in clinic and on the mat.

As a physio who teaches Pilates, I really enjoy using the Balance Wedge in different settings. It is a versatile piece of equipment, and clients enjoy how they can control segmental movement of the spine.

The root cause, finally addressed.

As a Physiotherapist, the Balance Wedge has allowed me to help people treat the root cause of their upper-quadrant problems. Clients are loving it!

Nothing has proved as effective

In over 20 years of treating neck, shoulder and upper back problems, nothing has proved as effective or as easily applied as the Balance Wedge. It's now central to how I manage these cases.

Simple and super effective!

The Optineck Wedge is so simple, relaxing and easy to use. It relieves my neck discomfort and I can feel the difference in my posture after just a few minutes' use. I find it so good I have bought the travel version as well. Brilliant!

We might have to become a two Wedge family!

I've been using the balance wedge for over 12 months and have never been so impressed with the results from such a simple device. The only issue I have is trying to find it in the house when the rest of the family need to use it! We might have to become a two Wedge family!

Significantly better if not resolved!

Having seen the Balance Wedge on Instagram I brought it to try for myself, having always suffered with neck pain. Following just a few days of use my neck and shoulder pain is significantly better if not resolved! I have now brought them into my physiotherapy clinic to utilise with patients.

Already feeling the benefits

I have only had The Wedge for a few weeks but I can already feel the benefits. I have had neck, back and posture issues for years and have tried lots of different rehab e.g. rollers, therabands but the Wedge seems to be helping in a short space of time!

Transformational, after 35 years of pain.

It's extraordinary that such a (conceptually) simple device can deliver quite so transformational a health outcome. I'd suffered quite severe neck pain for 35 years (damaged vertebrae C3-6). But since starting use of this in 2022, I've been pain-free. One hesitates to use the phrase, 'life-changing' but in this case, nothing else will do!

Effective and easily applied

I have treated upper quadrant patients for over 20 years and have used various techniques to improve thoracic mobility, including exercises, rolled towels, rolled magazines, tape etc. None have proved as effective or as easily applied as the Balance Wedge.

If you are a cynic like me, then this is for you!!

I use the Wedge within my Pilates classes, and all my clients have enjoyed the benefits of the mobility they have gained from using it.The Wedge is definitely something you need to try in order to realise how and why it is effective. If you are a cynic like me, then this is for you!!"

So impressed

I also use the Balance Wedge with all my Pilates clients. In fact all my regulars have been so impressed with the results achieved during our sessions that they have bought one to use at home to help maintain their spinal mobility.

Wonderful Addition

The Wedge has been a wonderful addition to our Physiotherapy clinic. So useful for treatment and exercises.

Clients absolutely love them!

We use the OptiNeck Balance Wedge in our Pilates classes and our clients absolutely love them! We're able to teach clients an effective way to alleviate back, neck and shoulder pain

Delighted to use the Balance Wedge

We have been delighted to use the Balance Wedge in our clinic and have been very impressed with the benefits to both patients and therapists

Simple but super effective

It is absolutely brilliant for realigning the spine especially after hunching over the computer for hours. It is such a simple thing yet super effective!

If I had one item

If I had one item to take to a desert island, it would be the Balance Wedge. It has made a huge difference to my neck and upper back. It's in daily use and an integral part of my exercise routine.

Definitely has helped with my neck & shoulder pain.

The Balance Wedge makes my symptoms feel a lot better and it definitely has helped with my neck & shoulder pain.

I can't imagine being without my Wedge now!

Using the Wedge feels like I'm resetting my spine... I can't imagine being without my Wedge now!

An Independent Physio

"I am always a little reserved when it comes to work related gadgets and tools, especially those that are new. I needn't have had any concerns. The Wedge has become standard within my treatment and exercise repertoire and the evidence, from patient feedback, is strong.The Wedge is a sleek looking device, which appears very simple in its design, however the benefit gained from its use is much more complex. I have treated upper quadrant patients for over 20 years and have used various techniques to improve thoracic mobility, including exercises, rolled towels, rolled magazines, tape etc. None have proved as effective or as easily applied as the Wedge.The Wedge allows perfect alignment of the spine in a relaxed position where the user does not feel as if they are lying flat. It gives fantastic proprioception of spinal movement, and together with a flow of simple exercises allows release of the anterior chain, and mobilisation of the spine, gently allowing natural correction of posture, and off loading those "hinge" areas.I use the Wedge to treat all my upper quadrant patients, and to run through some simple exercises, after which many ask where they can purchase such a device. A huge percentage of patients who walk away with a Wedge after their appointment report continued use and can feel the ongoing benefits.I have had great success in treating neck pain, shoulder impingement, and other upper quadrant conditions in much shorter time frames than usual, much to the delight of my patients. I use the Wedge within my Pilates classes, and all my clients have enjoyed the benefits of the mobility they have gained from using it.The Wedge is definitely something you need to try in order to realise how and why it is effective. If you are a cynic like me, then this is for you!!"Emma Dodd - Chartered Physiotherapist, APPI Pilates Instructor, JEMS Practitioner

Each time I use the Balance Wedge

Each time I use the Balance Wedge I can feel the muscles in my shoulders and rib cage lengthen. This helps to ease the discomfort of the days physical stresses.

Time efficient and easy to use

Time efficient and easy to use. The bright blue colour is a vibrant reminder to do your exercises!

Helps with my neck problem

Helps with my neck problem and lower back and keeps me aware of my posture

Straightens me out after a long day at my desk

Straightens me out after a long day at my desk

Has contributed to reduction in symptoms

Has contributed to reduction in symptoms and increased quality of life

Beneficial. For various reasons

Beneficial. For various reasons I stopped for approximately 3 weeks and noticed a huge difference in my symptoms, none of them positive! I have now purchased 0.5kg weights and tend to use it everyday when possible

I like how it enables me

I like how it enables me to open my chest, and it counteracts the rounded shoulders I develop from desk work and cycling.

It makes my back and shoulders feel stronger

It makes my back and shoulders feel stronger and thus seems to alleviate some of the pain in my neck.

It's a great idea

It's a great idea, is easier to use (more stable) than conventional foam rolls and it helps me maintain a regime to hold my neck/back symptoms at bay.

Gives a good stretch that nothing else will do, very relaxing also

Gives a good stretch that nothing else will do, very relaxing also

I immediately feel the benefit after using the balance wedge

I immediately feel the benefit after using the balance wedge. I should use it more frequently & need to get into the habit of using it every day

Easy to use, great at relieving symptoms

Easy to use, great at relieving symptoms and targeting the right areas to work on in order to address my neck, shoulder & back issues.

The use of the balance wedge I believe has reduced the tension across my back

The use of the balance wedge I believe has reduced the tension across my back and neck and ultimately helped in reducing the amount and severity of my headaches. It has also helped my posture and awareness of where my pain starts.

I feel that the more I use it, the better my posture is becoming

I feel that the more I use it, the better my posture is becoming (it's very slow progress), and my symptoms are slightly reducing. I will continue to use it.

So simple yet so effective

For me personally it is so simple yet so effective. Super comfy too! We all love a little Balance Wedge in our house

It’s nice to use and has a lasting benefit afterwards

It’s nice to use and has a lasting benefit afterwards

The feeling of the chest opening and the release to the shoulders is fantastic.

The feeling of the chest opening and the release to the shoulders is fantastic.

I try to use it daily and I can feel the stretch which is good

I try to use it daily and I can feel the stretch which is good

Lying on the balance wedge at the end of the day

Lying on the balance wedge at the end of the day is like relief. If I go 2 days without using it I really notice it!!!