Proof Morfit works

Proof of Morfit’s effectiveness: real measure from the real world

We measure Morfit’s effectiveness with our “Relief or Return” guarantee.

Under this guarantee our customers can return Morfit for a full refund if they are not 100% satisfied.

90% of customers keep Morfit under our “Relief or Return” guarantee

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Proof Morfit works2018-11-15T11:34:50+00:00

Medical recommendations

Dr Mark Spring, Sandford Practice, Dorset, UK

I have now had the pleasure of using Morfit for a couple of weeks and it has worked wonders on my lower back pain. I have started to recommend it to my patients with lower back pains, especially the ones who regularly need to drive their cars.
I […]

Medical recommendations2018-11-12T11:40:34+00:00

Literature review: back pain driving & driving ergonomics

Strong evidence from more than 69 research studies links back pain and driving.

Two meta analyses totalling 69 studies published by the International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health by Bovenzi 1998 and Ling 2000 (1 & 2), shows ‘a clear correlation between driving and the incidence of low back pain (LBP), sciatic pain, […]

Literature review: back pain driving & driving ergonomics2018-11-15T11:26:07+00:00

How to conduct a vehicle seat assessment

What to look for in a vehicle seat

There are a number of requirements for ergonomic seating – as seen in all office chairs:

A fully adjustable seat will have:

  • a seat base that moves forwards and backwards
  • a seat base that moves up and down
  • a seat base that can be adjusted to different angles
  • a […]
How to conduct a vehicle seat assessment2018-11-15T11:41:34+00:00

Medical conditions affected by posture

As you will know, sitting with a neutral spine is important for any patient with a medical condition involving the lumbar spine.

Here is a quick recap of the effects of sitting slumped.

In the lumbar spine:

  • the lumbar spine is flexed
  • the posterior spinal structures are passively stretched
  • the internal intervertebral disc pressure increases posteriorly
  • there […]
Medical conditions affected by posture2018-11-12T11:21:37+00:00

How posture affects your health

Health conditions helped by sitting with good posture

Sitting with bad posture can result in back pain for anyone. But if you suffer from any of the following conditions, sitting with bad posture will only aggravate your symptoms. After reviewing much research, we’ve put together some information and tips to help you reduce your pain.

How posture affects your health2018-11-12T10:57:17+00:00

Managing severe or acute back pain

With severe or acute back pain, when even standing for a while is too painful, the following can help:

  • Lie down – but get up every 25 minutes and walk about quietly for 5 minutes then lie down again. Walking might be a bit painful, but it will help speed recovery in small amounts.
  • When […]
Managing severe or acute back pain2018-11-09T12:20:00+00:00

How to know when your spine is in ‘neutral’

When you stand, you have an arch in your lower back called your lordosis. In this position, your lordosis shape is ‘neutral’.

Your lordosis shape should be much the same whether you’re sitting or standing.

  1. Stand in front of a chair and place one hand in the small of your back and the other hand on […]
How to know when your spine is in ‘neutral’2018-11-13T13:39:50+00:00

Three tips for good driving posture

Good driving posture involves sitting at a slightly more reclined angle than usual while still maintaining a neutral spine.

  1. Slide the seat backwards so that there is still a slight bend in your knees when you fully depress the pedals.
  2. Adjust the base of the seat to bring your hips up to make them more […]
Three tips for good driving posture2018-11-09T12:15:09+00:00

How to reduce back pain whilst driving

  1. Take frequent breaks. Depending on how long the pain takes to come on, take slightly more frequent breaks. E.g. if it takes 30 minutes to come on, stop every 20 minutes, get out of the car and walk about for a minimum of two minutes.
  2. Take our slump test to see if your car […]
How to reduce back pain whilst driving2018-11-12T10:51:07+00:00