Back in Action Reviews 

5,196
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Review summary

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Evaluating 66 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Consumers frequently praise the highly knowledgeable staff for providing exceptional advice, creating a welcoming atmosphere, and ensuring complete comfort during every single showroom visit. People also deeply appreciate the reliable, high-quality items designed for everyday use, while frequently mentioning that online orders arrive very quickly. However, some customers also noted occasional drawbacks, such as limited product selections in certain showroom locations or restrictive return policies. A few individuals experienced minor inconveniences with delivery scheduling or felt that specific therapeutic items did not ultimately alleviate their personal physical discomfort and aches.

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Product

Consumers find product to be positive, highlighting comfort, quality, and effectiveness in alleviating back... See more

Staff

Customers consistently report positive experiences with staff, praising their friendly, professional, and... See more

Service

People report positive experiences with service, consistently praising the helpful staff and expert advice.... See more

Delivery service

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Customer service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Siánna helped me choose a sitting room chair to ease fibromyalgia chronic pain. Her support and professional advice was excellent. I have known Siánna for 3 years, and find her sales and managerial... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff at George Street are helpful snd well versed in the various products, making their advice about what might work best for you invaluable. They are also simply lov ely people. I am stil... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've purchased several items from Back In Action over the years, including two very comfortable "Stressless" chairs. On our last visit we bought an adjustable pillow and a "Healthy Back Bag" which is... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with this was made easier because the staff this time, as with previous times were very helpful, I have purchased from this company over the years MBT footwear and have always been v... See more


Company details

  1. Furniture Store
  2. Bed Shop
  3. Children's Furniture Store
  4. Mattress Store
  5. Office Furniture Store
  6. Office Supply Wholesaler

About Back in Action

Written by the company

Founded 35 years ago to beat back pain, Back In Action has grown to incorporate high design furniture the keeps you healthy and your home or office looking great.
Exceptional Showrooms and a lovely Web Site with Beautiful and Functional Solutions.
Bristol | Maidenhead / Cookham

2 Beautiful Stores and On-Line

Written by the company

Never Beaten on Quality, Price or Service
We love helping customers and enhancing their homes and their lives. ~~~~~~~~~~ Please do ask us for advice. Our skilled staff are motivated by service not commission. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We've also done the hard work for you, by selecting only the very best products.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If we don't absolutely love it - we don't sell it.-------- Seen A Better Price? It's rare but No problem. You can have our exceptional advice and service - and still get the best price.~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~ You can even request a price match up to 7 days after purchase!
Check Out Our Star Products
Our unique Mobiliser System is famous for Beating Back Pain. Available to rent for 4 or more weeks of home treatment for your whole family. Try it free when you visit our stores. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Mobiliser is the fold flat, transportable System chosen by the UK Military and Medics to Tackle Back Pain Fast with Less Painkillers...…..Used by tens of thousands of users to stay flexible and tackle issues as extreme as slipped disc.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our Homeworking products are the most beautiful and Healthy available.~~~~~~~~~~~~ Plus Stressless Recliners and Sofa and Mattresses.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We look forward to meeting you in stores or on-lime

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent MBT sandals

I’m really happy with the MBT sandals I purchased from Back in Action. They’re stylish, comfortable, and the quality is excellent. I’m very pleased with my purchase and the whole experience.

I would definitely go back to Back in Action for more purchases and would happily recommend them to others. Great products and a lovely shopping experience!

August 30, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service - highly recommended

Fiona truly cares about providing an excellent service. The online work place assessment was through and not hurried. I am delighted with the chair Fiona advised. Fiona has supported a number of my team and colleagues over the years and I would highly recommend her.

July 30, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always a great service

Always a great service. They make sure you feel comfortable and the product is doing its job properly. You also get a VAT discount with proof of health conditions.

June 17, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Back in Action - Simply a pleasure to deal with

Back in Action have been a joy to work with. We came to them with a difficult technical brief - an office fit-out project for a very demanding client - and they came up with the perfect chair solution in double quick time. Everyone has been delighted with the product and with their service. We are looking forward to working with Fiona and the team again in the future.

July 27, 2026
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Reply from Back in Action

Thank you for your lovely review - Fiona is indeed a star and one of our most knowledgeable team members - great to hear that the solution has worked - we look forward to seeing and working with you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good product and service even in…

Good product and service even in telephone .
Highly recommended for everyone. Thanks and until next order

July 21, 2026
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Reply from Back in Action

Thank you for your 5 * review - we are big fans of MBTs and the effects they can have on encouraging mobility - we look forward to dealing with you again - in the meantime, enjoy your shoes!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ergonomic assessment

Back in action were asked to complete my ergonomic risk assessment by my employer when I had msk issues and needed specialist advice. I cannot praise them enough for the professional help, support and suggestions. Fiona really went above and beyond in ensuring I was well supported and couldn’t do enough to ensure that everything worked for me. I really can’t praise them enough and I recommend them to anyone that needs some support or advice for their office set up or if they have msk issues.

May 1, 2026
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Reply from Back in Action

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review - Fiona is indeed a star and one of our most knowledgeable team members - great to hear that the support and suggestions she made have worked - we are here 9and so is she) if you need any more help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service provided by the team!

Fantastic service provided by the team!

Ordered a chair from Back In Action’s online store, and upon arrival found a manufacturing defect.

Contacted Back In Action and they sorted everything out with the manufacturer on my behalf to source a replacement part for me, and kept me updated via message and by phone every step of the way.

Everything all sorted now, with minimal effort needed, and love the chair.

Staff were so friendly and helpful throughout, really glad I bought through a small business with a physical UK presence.

June 25, 2026
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Reply from Back in Action

Thank you for your lovely review - we do have a fantastic team who will be delighted that you took the time to express your thanks - enjoy your Variable (a very good choice!).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have always found Back in Action an…

I have always found Back in Action an excellent shop and Fiona at Back in Action Bristol is amazing - she provided expert advice and guidance regarding the Mobiliser and I am delighted with the results after using it for several months now.

June 12, 2026
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Reply from Back in Action

Thank you for your lovely review - Fiona is a star and one of our most experienced and knowledgeable staff - The Mobiliser is also a star in its own way and whilst it can take a while to appreciate, we are also delighted to hear that you are getting positive results from its regular use. Its a fantastic product and thank you for trusting us and taking the time to submit a review - may the positive results continue!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Last pair of the MBT’s sandals in stock…

Last pair of the MBT’s sandals in stock that would fit my awkward feet, they arrived quickly and fitted perfectly! Great service.

June 9, 2026
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Reply from Back in Action

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review - we are big fans of MBTs and the effect they can have on mobility and activity - great that we still had a pair to fit your 'awkward' feet - enjoy your shoes!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible service

They say a company's true professionalism is measured by how they handle things when they go wrong. By that metric, Back in Action are elite.

My experience purchasing a HÅG Creed from the Cookham branch started brilliantly. Polina was knowledgeable, attentive, and took precise measurements to ensure the chair was perfectly configured for me.

When the courier subsequently delivered a badly damaged box with missing parts, Back in Action’s after-sales service was exemplary. Within hours of contacting them, they bypassed the courier entirely and arranged a personal delivery of a pre-assembled, fully checked replacement chair. Polina kept me updated the entire time.

Outstanding service from start to finish. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

May 23, 2026
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Reply from Back in Action

Thank you for your lovely review - Polina is a star and is delighted to be mentioned and her efforts appreciated - modest to a fault we wouldn't have written about ourselves, so thank you for doing so and enjoy your chair!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company has excellent after sales…

This company has excellent after sales service. Even though the purchase problem was my own fault the staff were very helpful and polite.
Thank you Back in Action.

May 18, 2026
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Reply from Back in Action

Thank you for your 5 star review - our staff work hard to provide a great service before and after sales and are always pleased when this is appreciated - we hope to see you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely positive experience

Struggling with sciatica for many months, I really appreciated the support I received from Fiona. Following a discussion and online demonstration of several chairs, I felt listened to and that my health and wellbeing were genuinely valued.

My concerns were carefully considered, and a chair was recommended with a full demonstration on how to use it to help alleviate my symptoms. All of my questions, including those regarding possible add-ons (none of which were required), were discussed thoroughly before a decision was reached.

The delivery process was also swift and hassle-free, making the overall experience extremely positive.

May 8, 2026
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Reply from Back in Action

Thank you for your review Cheryl - Fiona in Bristol is one of our most experienced staff members and will be pleased that your have found here advice helpful - hopefully your sciatica is improving and your mobility increasingly pain free - thanks again and enjoy your chair!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent staff - above and beyond service

Excellent staff. I only popped in to return some shoes I bought online. But, oh my goodness I felt sooo looked after (I had managed to twist my ankle just outside the shop! 🥹) Thank you so much for the water and the seat. Above and beyond customer service. If I could give you more stars I would.

May 5, 2026
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Reply from Back in Action

Thank you for your lovely review - hopefully your ankle has healed and you are fully mobile again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service and very helpful with questions I had. Great shoes which really help my back and look pretty too.

April 28, 2026
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Reply from Back in Action

thank you for your review Caroline - we are big fans of MBTs and the positive effects they can have on mobility - enjoy your shoes!

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