15 Christmas Gift Ideas For A Loved One With Back Pain

Persistent back pain is the worst, so treat a loved one to a special gift this Christmas to help them relieve their pain.

If you have a friend or loved one that suffers from persistent back pain, then there's no better gift you can give them this Christmas than one that can help to take that pain away.

Because living with back pain every day is a seriously miserable, frustrating and annoying experience.

As it can stop them from doing the things they love, make it hard to sleep, put a strain on their relationships, and make work an even bigger chore than it needs to be.

And while there are plenty of questionable cheap fixes and gimmicks that offer seemingly quick and easy solutions for back pain, there are also some top quality products out there that can make a real difference.

Which is what I'm going to focus on here.

Because if you're going to buy a gift for a loved one with back pain, you want to get them something that can really improve their life.

As the worst thing for any of us is to see the people we love in pain.

So check out the following back pain gift ideas, as these are all things that can help and will be greatly appreciated by your loved ones.

1. A Massage Tool For Those Tight Muscle Knots

One of the big causes of everyday back pain in people is when they develop tight muscle knots that restrict the blood flow that can keep their back muscles fit and healthy.

As this can lead to painful inflammation and a build up of waste and toxins that causes soreness and discomfort.

So having a tool that can help them to release these knots and loosen up their back muscles again is great for them, which makes the Backjoy trigger point massager our first back pain gift choice.

As this is a massage cane with various rounded knobs and handles around the frame that allows them to manouevre it so they are pressing onto their muscle knots.

And by applying this pressure it encourages the knot to release, making their back feel looser, lighter, and more comfortable.

2. A Foam Roller To Roll Out The Pain

Another method of getting rid of painful muscle knots in the back is by using foam rollers and massage balls.

These work in the same way as the massage cane, but instead of applying the pressure yourself, you lay down over them to let gravity do the work for you.

And by rolling over the foam roller or massage ball, they can allow the pressure to work out the muscle knot, loosening them up and giving them some relief.

So a nice little gift package you can get them is the TriggerPoint mobility pack, as this contains both a high quality foam roller and a massage ball.

Giving them the perfect self massage kit to keep their back pain under control.

3. A TENS Unit That Can Zap Their Pain

Our next gift idea for people with back pain can give them a more relaxed and easy way to gain instant pain relief, and that is to get them a TENS unit.

These gadgets are great  for people with persistent pain, as they deliver electrical impulses directly to their sore muscles that stimulate the nerves in that area.

And this stimulation increases blood flow to the area to help with healing, as well as blocking pain signals from reaching the brain, limiting their severity.

So the iReliev wireless TENS unit would be a top gift, as this one is effective, easy to use, and has no wires to restrict them. 

4. An Electric Massager For Their Neck And Shoulders

If they're back pain extends to their upper back, neck, and shoulders, then why not get them an electric massager to go over their shoulders.

As these massagers contain vibrating and rotating nodes that deliver a deep massage into their tight muscles in that area.

And it also has a heat option that can help to loosen them up even more!

So check out the Resteck back and shoulder massager, as this one is well made and has a number of different intensity settings to suit everyone.

5. A Heating Pad For Soothing Warmth

Applying heat to sore back muscles can be a great way of gaining relief and loosening everything up to make you more comfortable.

As the heat penetrates deep into the muscles, increasing circulation to the area, and helping everything to heal and relax.

So our next back pain gift idea is to get them an electric heating pad to use at home.

And the one I'd recommend especially for people with lower back pain is the Sunbeam heating pad, as it wraps around the back to ensure they get the heat exactly where they need it.

6. Epsom Bath Salts For A Relaxing Soak

Another way of using heat to loosen and relax sore and tight back muscles is to take a long soak in a hot bath.

As the moist heat from the water penetrates deep into your muscles, stimulating blood flow that can help them to heal and repair.

And a warm bath also helps them to relax mentally too, as persistent back pain can really take it's toll on people.

So encouraging them to take a warm bath by getting them the gift of the Epsoak epsom bath salts bundle is a great idea.

As these epsom salts contain magnesium sulfate, which enhances the healing effects even further when added to the bath water.

7. An Ice Pack To Reduce Painful Inflammation

Some forms of back pain respond well to heat, however for back pain that is caused by swelling and inflammation, you'll need to use ice instead.

As this helps to bring the inflammation down, which gives them some relief and allows the blood to flow easier to the affected areas.

So getting them a set of gel ice packs to use when painful inflammation in the back strikes is a useful gift idea.

With the iReliev ice packs being a good choice, as they come in a range of sizes that can take care of different areas of the back, neck, and shoulders.

8. Pain Relieving Gel For Instant Relief

If you're looking for a stocking stuffer gift idea for someone with persistent back pain, then you can't go wrong with some pain relieving gel.

As this is something they can apply directly to the skin to give them instant relief when back pain rears it's ugly head.

And a good one for back pain is the Biofreeze pain relieving gel.

As this one contains menthol, which gives a lovely and soothing cooling effect on the skin which can overpower any pain signals.

9. A Posture Corrector To Keep Them Upright

Standing or sitting with a poor posture can be bad news for the back, as this unbalances the body and leads to unnecessary pressure and strain being placed upon it.

So a gift that can help people with back pain to maintain a healthy posture can be a good idea, and one of the things that can do that is a wearable posture corrector.

As these can be worn under clothing, and pull the shoulders into a position that makes it easier to stay upright.

Which means the Comfy Brace posture corrector could be a gift that takes away some of their day to day pain, and trains them to carry themselves with a better posture in future too.

10. A Back Support Belt

A lot of people injure their backs when they are doing manual work such as lifting, gardening, or shoveling.

After all, it's not referred to as back breaking work for no reason!

However, these injuries can be avoided by working sensibly and using the proper technique and posture as you move.

And another way to help minimise the risk is to wear a back support belt or brace.

As these belts compress your abdomen to assist your core muscles in supporting your back as you move around.

And they also encourage you to maintain a healthy posture, which takes the pressure off your back.

So wearing one of these belts is great for avoiding injuries, but they can also help you when exercising and going about your daily tasks too.

Which means they help you to stay active, and staying active is one of the best things you can do to avoid persistent back pain.

And a great back support belt for anyone that suffers from back pain when working or exercising is the Bauerfeind Lumbotrain Back Brace.

This one is so good because it's really comfortable to wear, being made from a soft knit fabric and coming with velcro fastenings.

So it doesn't restrict your movement like more rigid belts and braces can, making it far better for exercising and work that involves plenty of movement. 

But it still provides great support and stability for your lower back.

And there is a massage pad in the lumbar region of the belt that will give your lower back a massage as you move around, which relieves tension and pain.

So if you want to find the perfect gift for someone with back pain that loves stay active, the Bauerfeind Lumbotrain back brace is a great choice.

11. An Ergonomic Office Chair

Another major cause of back pain is too much sitting, and anyone that has to sit for more than a couple of hours each day is at risk.

And when you consider that so many of us have office jobs where we have to sit all day, you can see why back pain is so common.

This happens for a couple of reasons.

As when you sit your vertebrae become compressed, which can lead to a weakening of the spinal discs over time.

And your core muscles that support your back remain inactive, so they also weaken.

Which results in your back getting less support both in and out of the chair, putting it under more pressure and causing more pain.

And one final whammy is when you sit in a crappy chair with no lumbar support that forces you to sit in a unhealthy posture that adds even more pressure onto your already under fire back.

So to avoid these problems you need to get yourself an ergonomic chair that has great support, can be adjusted to fit your body like a glove, and will keep your core muscles active as you sit.

And a great chair for anyone that works in an office or spends time on the computer at home is the Ergohuman high back swivel chair.

As this one is fully adjustable and comes with great support in the lumbar area which will encourage you to sit with a healthier 'S' curve in your spine.

And sitting with a healthy posture like this takes the pressure off your body, especially in your lower back area.

While the tilt mechanism in this chair allows your core muscles to stay engaged and active as you sit, so they won't weaken and can continue to support your back.

And there are 3 lockable reclined positions too, if you need to lean back and relieve the pressure for a few minutes.

So if you know someone who complains of back pain in the office, an Ergohuman chair would make the ideal gift for them.

12. A Lumbar Support Cushion

If you want a gift that can help them to sit with a healthier posture, but can't stretch to a new office chair, then how about getting them a lumbar support cushion instead.

As by placing one of these cushions between the small of their back and the chair they use, they can gain some extra support, as well as stopping their back from flattening out against the chair.

So they can sit with much less pressure on their lower back, and have much less chance of developing back pain.

And a good one to go for is the Everlasting Comfort lumbar support cushion, as this is made from a firm memory foam which is ventilated, keeping it cooler than similar cushions.

13. A Mattress Topper For A More Comfortable Night's Sleep

Sleep can be hard to come by for people with back pain, especially if they are sleeping on an old and busted mattress.

As these don't provide either the comfort or support they need, and may even be the cause of their back pain in the first place.

So a really cool gift to get someone that wakes up with morning back pain is a memory foam mattress topper.

As this can breathe new life into an old mattress by making it more comfortable to sleep on, but also more supportive too.

So they'll be able to sleep in a way that takes the pressure and strain off their body during the night.

And for this purpose I'd go for the Lucid gel memory foam mattress topper, as this one does all you need it to, and the ventilated gel design makes it cooler to sleep on than other mattress toppers.

14. An Inversion Table For Those Open To It

If you want a more left field gift idea for people with back pain, and they are open to trying it, then you could get them an inversion table.

These tables work by turning the person upside down to remove the pressure on the nerves and discs caused by gravity, and to increase the space between the discs.

And the theory is that this relieves pressure on the spine that may be causing that person back pain.

So if your loved one is adventurous, and this sounds like something they'd enjoy giving a go, the Innova inversion table will definitely be a back pain gift they won't be expecting.

However, you should always check with them first, as the inversion method isn't for everyone, and may not be safe if they have problems such as high blood pressure, glaucoma, or heart disease.

15. A Ready Made Gift Box Of Pain Relieving Tools

This final special gift idea for people with back pain is also my favourite, as it combines many different ways that a person can treat their pain and find some relief.

As iReliev have put together the Restoration gift box, which contains some of their best and most popular pain relieving tools at a discounted price.

And the reason I love this so much is that it's like giving them four great gifts in one package.

As firstly they'll get the iReliev wearable TENS and EMS unit, which will offer relaxation and relief via electrical impulses delivered into their tight muscles and areas of pain.

Then there is the percussion massage gun, which is a more hands on and intense way of getting into tight muscle knots, and encouraging them to relax and release.

While the premium weighted heating pad delivers heat to their tired and aching muscles, while also adding a gentle therapeutic pressure.

And finally, there is two tubes of iReliev's pain relieving gel for when they need a quick burst of instant relief.

So this is a wonderful gift to give, as they'll have an arsenal of pain relieving methods at their hands to be able to fight back pain from all angles.

Rounding Up

I hope that you've found a gift idea here that can help your loved one to escape from the nightmare that is persistent back pain.

As getting someone a gift to relieve their pain is probably the best gift you could ever give.

And each of the items here will go some way to improving their health and easing the pain and tension they feel in their body.

So give someone a back pain gift that can make a real difference and be something they'll use for years to come.