--- title: Age, Height and Weight Limitations description: For safe use of BackHug, individuals aged 18 years or older, between 4'11" (150 cm) and 6'5" (198 cm) tall, and weighing no more than 165 kg (363 lbs) are advised. If you're 75 years or older, consult --- [Skip to content](https://faq.mybackhug.com/can-anyone-use-backhug#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![Bh WebLogo-Jan-25-2022-03-52-55-49-PM.svg\]](https://faq.mybackhug.com/hubfs/(Current)%20BackHug%20Logos/Bh%20WebLogo-Jan-25-2022-03-52-55-49-PM.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - - [Contact us](https://www.mybackhug.com/contact-us) [Contact us](https://www.mybackhug.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://faq.mybackhug.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Health, Safety and Legal](https://faq.mybackhug.com/health-safety-and-legal?hsLang=en) # Age, Height and Weight Limitations BackHug users should meet the following requirements: Height: 4'11" to 6'5" Weight: 364 lbs or less Recommended age: 18 years and older BackHug may also be used by adolescents aged 14–17, but only with consent from a parent or guardian. BackHug app accounts can only be created and used by adults aged 18 or over, or the legal age of majority in their location if higher. This means bookings and app-controlled sessions for users aged 14–17 must be managed by an adult account holder. Users aged 80+ or over are recommended to consult a clinician before using BackHug.     - [Questions about BackHug: how it feels, what makes it different etc.](https://faq.mybackhug.com/questions-about-backhug-how-it-feels-what-makes-it-different-etc?hsLang=en#main-content) - [What's it like?](https://faq.mybackhug.com/questions-about-backhug-how-it-feels-what-makes-it-different-etc?hsLang=en#whats-it-like) - [What's different about BackHug therapy?](https://faq.mybackhug.com/questions-about-backhug-how-it-feels-what-makes-it-different-etc?hsLang=en#whats-different-about-backhug-therapy) - [Getting Started with BackHug and Best Practices](https://faq.mybackhug.com/getting-started-with-backhug-and-best-practices?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Getting started with BackHug](https://faq.mybackhug.com/getting-started-with-backhug-and-best-practices?hsLang=en#getting-started-with-backhug) - [Best Practices](https://faq.mybackhug.com/getting-started-with-backhug-and-best-practices?hsLang=en#best-practices) - [BackHug App: Technical Support and Troubleshooting](https://faq.mybackhug.com/backhug-app-technical-support-and-troubleshooting?hsLang=en) - [BackHug for Clinics / Gyms / Offices (and other shared locations)](https://faq.mybackhug.com/backhug-for-clinics-gyms-offices-and-other-shared-locations?hsLang=en) - [Health, Safety and Legal](https://faq.mybackhug.com/health-safety-and-legal?hsLang=en) - [Private use](https://faq.mybackhug.com/private-use?hsLang=en) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://faq.mybackhug.com/hubfs/(Current)%20BackHug%20Logos/Bh%20WebLogo-Jan-25-2022-03-52-55-49-PM.svg "Chill listening crop-3")](https://www.mybackhug.com/?hsLang=en) © Copyright Pacla Medical 2019 | All Rights Reserved | Copyright © 2026, Pacla Medical Inc.