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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I initially bought item from The Healthy Back Institute as shown on Facebook. I then cancelled the order as I was due to have a heart procedure and realised I shouldn't be taking any further tablets.... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Thus us not a new product, as implied in the commercial. I tried it several years ago and it did nothing. The ingredients sound good, but there is so little of each one that one would have to take ex... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Upon receipt of first order in May 2025, I saw pills contained ingredients to which I am deathly allergic. I immediately called and cancelled all future shipments. No future deliveries arrived, but th... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered one bottle of capsules a few weeks ago and I also received a free trial bottle. I didn't notice any difference so not a lot of point continuing. Today I find another payment has gone o... See more

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Since 2003, the Healthy Back Institute has helped millions of people from around the world to get lasting relief from lower back pain, neck pain and sciati


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It’s a scam!!!

I wish my mum can stop buying online!! I’m so annoyed this company offers free deduct just to reel vulnerable people into a ridiculous subscription. And there is no way to contact them to cancel the subscription!!

Had to call the bank immediately to cancel all transaction.

15 March 2024
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Chidinma,

What is your mothers name so that I can search our records and cancel her subscription? You can respond to this chat or call customer service to verify your information and cancel your subscription. Domestic: 800-216-4908 or International +1 240-780-5977

Thank you,
HBI Admin

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer service level is unacceptable

This companies level of customer service is completely unacceptable. I put a subscription on hold but they still went ahead and took more money! I emailed them and they said they were would refund a portion of the money out of courtesy! I said this was unacceptable and they replied saying they have received an empty email. I checked this and this is complete nonsense. They do not know what they are doing! I also went to delete my card details from my account to stop them from taking any more money and it stated 'unable to delete primary payment method" This is not allowed! I should be able to remove my card details from anyone I wish to! A complete scam.

11 March 2024
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Tanya,

Your subscription was canceled 03-09-2024. A FULL refund was issued for the subscription renewal. Refunds process within 5-7 business days depending on your financial institution.

Regards,
HBI Admin

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What a scam I’m a disabled single mom…

What a scam I’m a disabled single mom and need every penny and they stole it

8 March 2024
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Crystal,

We canceled your subscription before any payments were withdrawn. To be able to order the free trial you must check the box acknowledging that you agree to the terms and conditions clearly and visibly explained directly above that box. The terms and conditions include the details regarding the subscription that will renew after 30 days if it is not canceled.

Thank you for trying our product,
HBI Admin

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Total frauds. Avoid at all costs.

This company has charged me £63.23 for a wholly unauthorised transaction. A month ago I accepted a free offer of Heal&Soothe tablets for which I only had to pay the postage charge. They now have misused my credit card to steal £63.23 (USD 79.90) from me. These people are crooks and must be held accountable for their misconduct.

By the way, the so called pain relief tablets had absolutely no effect. A total con.

26 February 2024
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello JP,

To be able to order the free trial you must check the box acknowledging that you agree to the terms and conditions clearly and visibly explained directly above that box. The terms and conditions include the details regarding the subscription that will renew after 45 days if it is not canceled. This charge was not unauthorized.

I would be able to give you the information to receive a refund and resolve the issue if you would like to respond to this forum with your email, and your first and last name.

Thanks,
HBI Admin

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been trying to cancel my order

I thought l was making a one off purchase by trying this 'free product' but later discovered that they were continuing to take money out of my account each month with no way to unsubscribe only an address for a place in America. The help email address that sent me the first email for the product is not even valid to send emails too
I just want to be cancelled from this subscription, is it that hard?

28 February 2024
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Elizabeth,

In order to order the free trial you must check the box acknowledging that you agree to the terms and conditions clearly explained directly above that box. The terms and conditions include the details regarding the subscription that will renew after 45 days if it is not canceled.

I see that you canceled the subscription today through the online portal. You should have a confirmation email regarding the cancelation. We will no longer send you or charge you for the monthly subscription.

Thanks,
HBI Admin

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never refunded my returned tablets at…

Never refunded my returned tablets at £283 and today charged me £64.96 on 27. 02.2024
I need that money refunded asap
Joy Gillott

1 December 2023
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Joy,

Refunds are processed back to the card that was charged within fifteen business days of being received back to the warehouse. An email is sent to notify you of the initiation. I have gone ahead and refunded the £64.96 charged to you. The remaining £283 will be issued from the warehouse once they confirm that all the items are returned.

Thanks,
HBI Admin

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unauthorised account activity

I thought l was making a one off purchase but have now discovered that they have again debited my account for more product (which didn’t work anyway)
This business appears to be run on scam principles and l have now had to contact my bank to prevent any further unauthorised activity on my account in future

26 February 2024
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Lindsay,

In order to order the free trial you must check the box acknowledging that you agree to the terms and conditions clearly explained directly above that box. The terms and conditions include the details regarding the subscription that will renew after 45 days if it is not canceled. This charge was not unauthorized. Nevertheless, I have refunded the transaction back to the card that was charged. The refund should process back within fourteen business days depending on your card company and/or bank.

Thank you,
HBI Admin

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam I ordered the pain relief 28th December…

I ordered the pain relief 28th December and got a confirmation of my order #4138485 . To date I received no goods and have checked the post office on three occasions. I now notice that they are taking a subscription from my bank that I was unwittingly conned into. They have cheated me of €75 this month and I cannot figure out how to cancel this scam. C Culllen

28 December 2023
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Catherine,

Thank you for reaching out to us! After looking up your order, I found that the Ireland Post had your order returned to us. Sometimes this happens because the address is incorrect/incomplete. Your subscription has been canceled and you should have an email to confirm that. I also refunded the subscription renewal back to the card that was charged. Please allow 5-10 business days for those funds to process back.

I would be happy to reship you your order, just please email me a confirmation of your shipping address and I can make sure that we have the right one. My email is james@livepainfree.com

Thanks,
HBI Admin

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Ordered their enzyme treatment product…

Ordered their enzyme treatment product to try and reduce some knee pain. Took the maximum dose suggested on the bottle and found absolutely no difference. Canceled the autoship option and their system asked some follow up questions and then told me I didn't take enough of a dosage. Don't waste your time with this product.

24 January 2024
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Kevin,

I know that it can be frustrating to be trying something and feel like it's not working for you. Of course results vary person to person, I just hope that you can find something else that will be better suited to your situation.

Thank you for trying our product,
HBI Admin

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor product claims & No return services

I am writing to express my disappointment regarding the lack of response and resolution concerning my return request for the product I purchased from this company. I followed their 90-day return offer, I returned the product in August 2023. I followed their return process and provided all necessary details. Despite my efforts, I have yet to receive any acknowledgment or update on the status of my refund. In an attempt to follow up on my request, I sent multiple emails and provided tracking details from Australia to ensure the safe return of the product. Regrettably, I have not received any response or indication of progress on my refund request.It is disheartening to see that this company is not upholding its promise of customer satisfaction. As a result, I am left with no choice but to escalate this matter and share my experience with others to prevent them from facing similar frustrations. I urge you to prioritize resolving this issue promptly and providing the refund I am entitled to under your return policy. Failure to do so will only further tarnish your reputation and undermine the trust of your customers.

14 August 2023
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Heeni,

I have found your order history with our company and refunded the cost of your order, less shipping, according to our 90 day money back guarantee policy. It is our policy to wait for the returns to arrive back to our warehouse before issuing a refund as I'm sure you can understand we have many who claim that they have returned products to us when in reality they never did so. Please allow 5-10 business days for the the refund to transfer back to your Australian bank account.

Thank you,
HBI Admin

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Healthy back institute

I ordered some capsules from the Healthy Back Institute costing less than £10. I then discovered they had created a monthly subscription costing £63 per month, which I didn't authorise. I have received nothing further from them and have instructed my bank to block any further payments. Suspect scam.

2 February 2024
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Ruth,

We explain on the Heal-n-Soothe free trial order page that the free trial comes with a monthly subscription. That subscription can be canceled or delayed at any time. These terms are agreed to at the time of order.

I have found your account and canceled the Heal-n-Soothe subscription. You should receive an email to confirm that this has been done today. We will no longer continue to send any more product to you. You are welcome to return the bottles for a full refund within 90 days of purchase to the following address:

PBD
ATTN: Healthy Back Institute Returns
7055 South Decatur Blvd.
Suite #180
Las Vegas, NV 89118

Please be sure to include your name, email address, and shipping address on a slip of paper with the return so that we know who to properly credit.

Thank you for trying our product,
HBI Admin.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I found the product to be useless

I found the product to be useless and I have been unable to cancel my order. I have asked my Bank to change my credit card on 2 occasions and you guys managed to get the new number. This is a scam as far as I am concerned.

6 February 2023
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Adam,

If you would like to cancel your subscription we have several different methods for you to choose from:

1. You can respond to this comment with your email and last name so that I can look you up and cancel it.
2. You can call and have your subscription canceled Mon-Sat 8am-6pm CST 800-216-4908
3. You can go online to https://myaccount.losethebackpain.com/login and create a login and cancel yourself.

I'm sure one of those is something that you can easily do. We make it very simple and easy. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
HBI Admin

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

HBI a DOS company / Contract

This ia it the most unorganized company I have ever run accrost. The trainer Britany might be the program manager, but is a horrible trainer and the staff can't stand her. They expect you to learn to do everything in 30 days when it says you should have 2-3 months to learn.
the overall director (Waylon) is in Washington DC, and could care less about the local people, just the process.
If you like triple headed management and people from Venezuela, and DC not knowing what is going on, then this is the place place for you.
if you like ambiguity and spending your own money on completing forms in triplicate, and many times quadruplicte (because you can't get a corporate credit card), then your are in luck.
I hate to say it but these people need to go.
They don't value people who are more qualified than they are, then go for it.
This company/Contract through Eckerd Collage is the place your you.
Good Luck. Suckers!!
Also, if you like spending your own money on their back-assward way of submitting forms that you have to print because they are not automated. Apply here.

14 January 2024
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Jeff,

I believe that you have mistaken our company for a different one. The Healthy Back Institute (HBI) is headquartered in Austin, Texas with employees located in different areas of the United States. We sell several natural supplements to help people find pain relief through a healthy alternative to conventional forms of pain treatment that can be expensive and damaging to body tissues. Let us know if you have any questions about our company or products!

Thanks,
HBI Admin

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammy pressure

The products this company offers may or may not be helpful, however the amount of pressure that is put on people to purchase and the scammy way that customers are signed up for subscriptions is immoral. I guppied into the "free bottle" which cost $10 to ship which I was fine with and it took so long because there were so many scammy emails tying to upsell me in order to receive the "free" bottle that I went to a local chiropractor, had a neuro emotional muscular treatment and was cured by that. The "free" bottle showed up after I was cured so I didn't try it. Then today (Jan 27) my debit card was charged for a subscription I thought I had cancelled. Customer service did take care of it, however this has cost me too much time and too much anxiety.
It could be a good product... however, a product that is supposed to help you should not be causing you anxiety & stress to purchase. There are other similar products in the marketplace; I would go and find them.

27 December 2023
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Pat,

We clearly and visibly explain the terms and conditions of the free trial. The cancelation process is seamless and stress free. We train our customer service agents to be extremely kind and understanding of customer's situations as they help them with cancelations. Your subscription has been canceled and we will not continue to charge you going forward.

Thanks,
HBI Admin

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been trying to cancel this but…

I have been trying to cancel this but this company is not complying to my wishes. I originally ordered 1 bottle and they are insisting on sending it every month...I am just over these companies that think they can do what they like..if someone from this company reads this I would like you to cancel my order to Australia.

25 January 2024
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Jan,

Thank you for reaching out to us via TrustPilot.

I found your account and have canceled your subscription. You should have an email sent to you confirming the cancelation. If you have any other questions feel free to call us at our international number +1 240-780-5977.

Thanks,
HBI Admin

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A waste of money

A waste of money. No effect - positive or negative just a good opportunity for you to scam more money. I feel like I was a useful idiot who believed your emails and videos.

19 January 2024
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Stuart,

We never claim that our supplements work for everyone, but that results vary person to person. I'm sorry that our supplement didn't give you the results that you were hoping for and I hope that you can find a product that will work better for you.

Thank you for trying our product,
HBI Admin

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer service

So I haven't actually tried the product yet, but most of the reviews on here have to do with customer service, subscription fees, or cancelation requests. I just ordered today, but pressed an add-on button accidently and didn't realize until after the order was processed. I called the number given on the confirmation page and got to talk to a representative within 1 minute who found my order and promptly cancelled and refunded my accidental purchase. Very easy and smooth interaction. Hopefully the product works when I get it!

One thing that would help would be to have a confirm your purchases before confirming order prompt before the order is processed (like Amazon has). Then accidental orders could be eliminated and maybe less negative reviews from people. This company clearly states the terms of subscription though so I don't know why so many people are surprised when they get a recurring fee.

17 January 2024
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Billie,

I'm glad that you were able to resolve this issue with us. The truth is, most people are able to quickly and easily resolve these issues by simply calling us and letting us know what happened. There are only a handful of people who don't realize that they have this option and then leave a nasty comment. Thank you for letting everyone know that it is that easy. Please let us know if there is anything else that we can do for you!

Thanks,
HBI Staff Admin

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

outrageous company and behaviour other complainants on here I signed…

As other complainants on here I signed up for the free bottle and to pay post and packing , have been absolutely bombarded by emails from them and realised this is probably some sort of scam . One email said they tried to debit my account and for me to click on a link which I was not going to do and this just furthered my belief that I was being scammed in some way . Then tonight I checked my bank account and saw a debit of £63.09 taken from my account ! I'm outraged that this company can just access my account just because I once paid for post and packing on a free sample that doesn't work anyway . It's nothing short of robbery . AND I CANNOT AFFORD IT ! I never agreed to a subscription of overpriced painkillers that don't work !! I advise anyone else who fancies trying this because they think it's a free bottle " don't do it " they don't work and it's just giving these people free access to your hard earned money . Them doing this to me has now left me without money for the end of the month to buy food and pay an important bill . I WANT THAT £63 BACK WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT .

27 December 2023
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Debbie,

I was not able to locate any accounts using your name. Would you please reply either to this thread or to me directly (james@livepainfree.com) the email address that you used to order the free trial? That way I can find your account information.

Thank you for your cooperation,
James HBI-Staff

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My husband also was scammed by this…

My husband also was scammed by this company. He received the first bottle of "Heal and Soothe" for a little over 10 dollars, unaware that this would be a "subscription." He found the tablets completely ineffective. From that point, we received bottles of the unwanted "Heal and Soothe" tablets--even after we spent $14.95 to cancel the subscription. It is extremely frustrating to be be treated this way. We will be contacting our bank to see what we can do.

27 December 2023
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Kathryn,

We would be happy to cancel your subscription. We never charge any kind of "cancelation fee" so I'm not sure why you say you had to pay to cancel. Nevertheless, I would appreciate it if you would provide me with the email address that your husband used to order the free trial so that I can refund the proper transaction. You may reply to this thread here or email me directly: james@livepainfree.com

Thank you for your cooperation,
James HBI-Staff

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I too have had unauthorized money taken…

I too have had unauthorized money taken from my visa for the last two months, with no product being sent. I have severe arthritis and was desperate for help. This product does NOTHING TO HELP YOU, but steal your money. I have unsubscribed, please tell me that this will mean you will stop charging me. I intend to get a new card on Monday. Will I get a refund on the money you have stollen?

16 December 2023
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Reply from Healthy Back Institute

Hello Denise,

We clearly explain in the terms and conditions of the free trial that the Heal-n-Soothe comes with a recurring subscription. I would be happy to look into this and make sure that you're able to get your money back. What is the email address to find your order history with us? That way I can make sure your subscription has been canceled and that you have the information to get a refund.

Thanks,
Admin HBI-Staff

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