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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 74 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness, knowledge, and patience, providing outstanding advice and personalized support. Many people appreciate the high-quality products, noting their comfort, effectiveness, and unique design, which genuinely support health and well-being, often providing instant relief for various issues. The overall service is frequently described as excellent, with customers highlighting prompt delivery and efficient handling of orders, often arriving sooner than expected. People also value the long-term satisfaction with their purchases, often returning for additional items or replacing products after many years of reliable use, demonstrating the company's commitment to customer satisfaction and after-sales support.

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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

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

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... See more

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Company details

  1. #20 of 400 best companies in Home Furniture Shop
  2. #8 of 115 best companies in Bed shop
  3. #1 of 28 best companies in Children's Furniture Shop
  4. #5 of 87 best companies in Mattress Shop
  5. #4 of 61 best companies in Office Furniture Shop
  6. #1 of 11 best companies in Office supply wholesaler

About Back in Action

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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

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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

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.

1 May 2026
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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.

25 June 2026
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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.

12 June 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.

9 June 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.

23 May 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.

18 May 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.

8 May 2026
Unprompted review
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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.

5 May 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.

28 April 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!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Out of stock pillow received

I have just received my pillow which had been out of stock when I ordered it. Although it took a few weeks to arrive (not the fault of Back in Action) they kept me up to date regularly and even arranged for a specific delivery date to fit around me. I am very impressed with the service and I love the pillow, a replacement for one I've had for a while. Thank you! Would highly recommend this company.

16 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor experience

In the beginning and for quite a while, they were very very helpful. Make sure you are aware they have a 14 not 30 day returns policy like usual online shops however. I got stuck with a high value credit note as returned one chair (totally unopened) as didn't realise it was only 14 days to return, and bought another variable plus as I wanted a different style. I gave up very quickly on this however as it made my back worse and very sore. I didn't want to purchase anything further as then had a chair, product choice is niche and very expensive, and did not want to buy other products with chemical fire retardants on (ie mattress) so was struggling to find what I could use the voucher on. They didn't ever communicate the exact expiry day of the credit note, just the month, so at the end of this particular month (my assumption) I suddenly remembered and asked to get something. They told me it expired mid month 2 weeks prior, and they had never communicated it was mid month before as it was quite vague - and I'd have to purchase something else 'high value' to use the remainder of my credit note or lose it. Very unethical. The credit also wasn't in my online account so you could easily use it and see the expiry - I had to contact them which is a pain and the information about their products on the website is minimal and lacking or else people wouldn't have to ask for further information (for example their products do not state the exact materials used). When I started asking about different products again just prior to this, they became really off and said they had told me it all before (how are you supposed to remember everything you are told in the shop with nothing written down). It was really unpleasant and upsetting, and an odd way to treat customers who have spent a couple of thousand pounds with you. I tried the mobilizer for several months to use up a lot of the voucher as had nothing else I wanted, and that didn't help my back at all either. Decisions re the credit note were from a senior manager apparently - a very disappointing experience at the end from a company that were so helpful in the beginning. Let people use the credit ie the money they have already paid you, and don't make things so complicated by asking them to spend even more and drag it out. They ended up keeping approx £150 from me which is a lot of money especially when I was out of work at that time, and they charge a fortune for their items. I was also told I was costing them money by asking more advice on products even though they had my original money and the sales staff are paid to advise people every day. I don't understand why you would make customers feel like this. It's taking customers for granted, and clearly all about the money only. I don't know what possessed me to pay £1k for a kneeling chair (x 2) - but massively regret it. For the replies - Amersham shop, I do not wish to add personal details on here, Sianna. If you contact them you will find out. This was my exact experience, so you looking into it at this stage does not really help me. I do not want to spend even more money with you to use my credit. I can give some tips on how to improve things - if people buy another chair why cant you refund them for the original one that is totally unused and unopened they have sent back and didn't realise (probably as its not written anywhere obvious) about your limited returns policy, give exact voucher expiry dates on credit notes not just the month and add them to the online account to be able to check, have vastly more detailed product information on your website, don't speak to customers in such a way to make them feel they are costing you money for asking questions about your products or that they don't want to waste any more of their time on you.

1 August 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Back in Action

7th April 1200: Backinaction is consistently rated as the Numer 1 furniture retailer here on Truspilot. This review has taken us by suprise and we have been busy finding data.
Our records show the original purchase being 2023 and the customer having two years to use a credit note. Our records indicate us notifying the customer in advance of the credit note expiring. We will reach out to the customer to see any way in which our service could have been improved.

PLEASE NOTE If a buyer keeps any item beyond the full refund date, or cannot acclimatise to their new sitting style, then our staff have discretion to be sympathetic and come to an agreement that allows users to keep most of their money. It can include offerring a credit note. It's something we pride ourselves on as a family firm.
We do set time limits (in this case 24 months) and if a credit note is not used we can and do consider reinstating it if used as a discount against a purchase.

Orig replies: Good morning. Until a week or so ago I've been away unwell for some months so I'm not familiar with your situation. I would like to look into it and see how decisions were made. I've requested we try to find your records in our system. If you can share the date of purchase that will help. I hope to respond through the Easter weekend. David, Senior Partner

Update. :- thank you for your update. At this stage I cannot find your records on our system. I would be able to find it with an order number or a credit note number or more details about your name. Thank you in advance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Second Mobiliser after 21 years

After 21 years with my first Back in Action Mobiliser I am delighted to have purchased my second machine.
I hope it lasts as long as the first!

31 March 2026
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Reply from Back in Action

Thank you for your lovely review - the Mobiliser is indeed a fantastic machine and we so like hearing from our happy users - thanks again and see you in 21 years for your third!

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