Back in Action Reviews 5,184

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 91 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the products, highlighting their quality and effectiveness in addressing various needs, from pain relief to improved posture. The staff receives frequent commendation for their helpfulness, expertise, and patient approach, providing valuable advice and ensuring a positive shopping experience. The overall service, including customer support and delivery, is described as excellent, with many appreciating the responsiveness and efficiency. However, some customers expressed dissatisfaction with the company's return policy and the clarity of product information on the website, finding it minimal. A few people also felt that the staff became less helpful when asked for further advice after initial purchases, leading to unpleasant interactions and a sense of being taken for granted.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New sofa needed with higher seats and comfortable recliner facilities. Great advice from the staff at Back in Action’s Bristol store. No rush, good explanation of the Stressless products. Ordering str... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited London store 31 May & very helpful and courteous adviser assisted/advised me. I wanted to try out the varier (a HAG Capisco I'd bought from a different company wasn't suitable for my desk & ca... See more

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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


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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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited the Back in Action Marlow…

I visited the Back in Action Marlow store a few weeks ago as I had been thinking about getting a kneeling chair for some time, but I wanted to try one first. It was well worth the visit. The lady in the store was really very helpful and let me try lots of different options. I left an hour or so later with a Varier Variable and have now been using it in my home office for a few weeks. I love it! A great purchase. I highly recommend the Back in Action Marlow store and the Varier Variable.

July 30, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant!

Easy to access and find the shoes I needed.
Simple payment system.
Quick dispatch and delivery.
All-round great service.

September 21, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've purchased several items from Back…

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 a sort of rucksack which is easier to carry than a standard rucksack. The expert advice from Polina was much appreciated - she has a wealth of experience and knowledge.

September 12, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service, great advice, great chair and no more backache

Went in search of a desk chair as have been suffering with back pain from seating all day. Went to Back in Action as we’ve had a sofa and rocking chair from there. Brilliant service, great advice from Polina and since I bought a kneeling chair my backache has gone. Really recommend the shop.

September 10, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have dealt with this company for years

I have dealt with this company for years for the purchase of MBT shoes. I have purchased these before from other suppliers but then the supply dried up. I then found Back in Action was supplying them which was coincidental with their name. Ever since then i have purchased several pairs a year and have always had brilliant service and delivery the very next day. To be fair they don't always have the size i require so have to keep an eye on their web site, but i think that is more down to MBT than BIA because no-body else had them either.
Altogether a very good company to deal with and i will for many years to come.

September 7, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great shopping experience

The staff were friendly and helpful, taking the time to answer all of my questions and ensure that I found the perfect desk for my needs. The store was clean and well-organized. Overall, I had a great shopping experience

August 29, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing customer service!

I went in to the store in George St London. Sianaa was very informative and helped me understand what each piece of furniture did and what would suit my business the best. I came away reassured I had made the correct purchase.
Thank you so much !!

August 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic expertise

Fantastic expertise, kindness and overall customer service from Iliana at the Marlow store. She was totally committed to helping me find the best solutions for home and work - nothing was too much trouble and she gave me all the time I needed to try out products and ask questions. 100% recommended!

August 28, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, great products, great selection. The staff are knowledgeable and patient. Having bought several chairs and back supports, I can honestly say I have never been disappointed and am very grateful for the support!

August 13, 2025
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Reply from Back in Action

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review Evelyn - the Backfriend is a sterling product which we have been fans of for years - a great design that has lasted (as all good design should). We look forward to seeing you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous sofas, great service

New sofa needed with higher seats and comfortable recliner facilities. Great advice from the staff at Back in Action’s Bristol store. No rush, good explanation of the Stressless products. Ordering straight forward and everything came on time. One small piece was a little damaged in transit, one phone call and an engineer was booked to assess repair. It was done on the day arranged, on site and everything is now perfect. Cannot fault the service at all or the comfort of the sofas!

August 19, 2025
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Reply from Back in Action

Thank you for your lovely review Carol - our staff are delighted that they were able to quickly resolve your issue without too much fuss. The Stressless Anna sofas are a great choice (as is the Yoredale fabric in petrol) and will reward you for many years. Continue to enjoy your sofas!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

MBT shoes

I went with my wife, who regularly wears MBT footwear, because I had Achilles tendonitis. She had rung ahead so that the staff were able to get some shoes ready for me to try for size and style. The young lady who assisted me was helpful and patient which ended up with a suitable well fitting pair of shoes.

August 1, 2025
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Reply from Back in Action

Thank you for your review - we are big fans of MBTs and the effect they can have on alleviating problems and encouraging easy and comfortable movement. Also thank you for the feedback on your instore experience our lovely staff will be delighted!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great choice of options for the design…

Great choice of options for the design of the kneeling chairs, super straightforward ordering process, delivery in 24h... clear communication through and through.

August 4, 2025
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Reply from Back in Action

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review - the Variable is a great chair - exciting to look at and continues to encourage movement and 'good use'. Our lovely staff have worked hard to get the ordering and delivery to be straightforward and will be pleased with your positive experience - enjoy your chair!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience at back in action

Great experience at back in action. I was looking for an office chair and the customer service, advice and help I got from Sianna was outstanding. So thankful as it really helped me choose the right chair and it also changed my thinking completely about how I need to sit properly as well. I can't recommend highly enough, thank you so much.

August 2, 2025
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Reply from Back in Action

Thank you for your review - Sianna is one of our stars and exceptionally knowledgeable - she will be delighted with your comments. The Creed is a good choice - great design and fantastic functionality - it will reward you for many years - thanks again and enjoy your chair!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Expertise & Life-Changing Support at Back in Action Amersham

My husband and I recently visited Back in Action in Amersham for advice on office chairs, as we both work from home and had been experiencing increasing discomfort from sitting all day. We initially had a pretty fixed idea of what we needed – but after spending time with the team, we quickly realised how little we actually knew about the right kind of support our bodies required.

The team were incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and clearly well-trained. They took the time to understand our working patterns, posture habits, and any existing aches or pains, before guiding us through a wide range of options. We were encouraged to try different chairs and seating setups, and the advice was never pushy – just honest and genuinely focused on our wellbeing. What we ended up choosing was completely different from what we thought we needed, and it’s already making a real difference to our comfort and posture at home.

Beyond the exceptional service and product range – which includes not only office furniture but also ergonomically designed sofas, beds, pillows, armchairs, and more – Back in Action also offers something truly unique: in-store back massage sessions using their professional electronic back massage mat.

You can book 15-minute sessions that use gentle stretching and movement to relieve tension along your spine. It's not just a quick fix – it’s part of their whole-body approach to wellness. The massage mat helps release tightness, improve flexibility, and leaves you feeling noticeably relaxed and refreshed. You can even purchase a block of 10 sessions, which is a fantastic value and makes it easy to integrate regular back care into your routine.

The Amersham showroom is a calm, welcoming space where wellbeing clearly comes first. We left not just with great furniture, but with a far better understanding of how to support our backs and bodies throughout the day.

If you're looking to invest in furniture and services that genuinely support your health, I highly recommend Back in Action. It’s a game changer – not just for your workspace, but for your overall quality of life.

August 4, 2025
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Reply from Back in Action

Thank you for your fantastic review (I'm sure readers will think we wrote it !) - we love hearing of positives and your description of your experience in our Amersham store is really useful for us and confirmation that we are doing things right - Our lovely staff will be delighted with your comments. The Mobiliser in particular is our most important product and the one investment which we believe has the greatest influence on health and maintaining mobility. Thanks again for taking the time to submit your review and may the positive improvements in your posture and comfort continue.

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