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Bakrol™ & Nekrol™ Posture Supports by OrthoCanada

It is clinically proven that regular use of lumbar rolls and cervical rolls posture supports help prevent and accelerate the healing of back and neck pain. Lumbar and cervical rolls posture supports are recommended and prescribed by thousands of health care workers across North America. Lumbar rolls and cervical rolls will give years of use, helping to improve posture and to minimize pain while sitting or lying.

OrthoCanada offers a line of posture supports which includes 9 Lumbar Rolls (Bakrol™) and one Cervical Roll (Nekrol™).

5" Regular Bakrol
Recommended for a more serious back problem when the lumbar spine needs to be kept in extension to keep pain from peripheralizing (moving away from the spine, around the hip or down the leg). The lumbar roll of choice for sofas and softer furniture. OC-2001

4" Regular Bakrol
Smaller version of the 5" Regular. The lumbar roll of choice when less support is needed or for smaller people. OC-2002
4" Heavy Density Bakrol
The lumbar roll of choice for heavier people and those who regularly sit for hours at a time, such as bus, truck or taxi drivers. OC-2003

Contour Bakrol (Super Roll)
This is the most ergonomically advanced lumbar roll on the market today. It is the roll of choice for firmer seating in cars and more supportive office chairs. Velour cover. OC-2004

Contour Deluxe Bakrol
This visco-elastic roll offers a softer and very comfortable support, in the same advanced ergonomic shape as the Contour Bakrol. Velour cover. OC-2010

"D" Shaped Bakrol
Firmer than the Regular Bakrol. The roll of choice for office chairs when the user works leaning forward (e.g. at a computer or work station). The "D" Roll's flat side hugs the chair back, staying put when the user moves around. OC-2005

Demi Bakrol
Same quality high resiliency foam as the Regular Rolls, but only 2.5" thick. This small diameter roll has a flat side, like the "D" Shaped Bakrol, but it provides softer support. OC-2009

Night Roll Bakrol - 36" & 42"
This lumbar roll is recommended for those whose sleep is disturbed by low back pain or who wake up with pain in the morning. It ties snugly around the waist to support the lumbar spine in the resting position.
OC-2006 For waist sizes 24" to 34"
OC-2007 For waist sizes 34 1/2" plus.

Nekrol - Cervical Roll
The cervical roll is recommended for people who need good neck support and a softer pillow for their head. It lies along the border of a standard pillow within the pillowcase, providing comfortable support for the neck while the pillow moulds to the individual head size. The Nekrol can also lie within the pillowcase, but off the pillow, if less support is preferred. OC-2000

How to order posture supports:
Bakrols and Nekrols are available in most pharmacies and medical stores accross Canada. For a store near you call 1-800-561-0310.

Posture Support Brochure (click here)