Common Causes of Lower Back Pain:
- Arthritis
- Herniated Discs
- Back Injury
- Sciatica
- Low Back Tension or Tightness
- Recovery from Surgery
- Hip Conditions
- Athletic Injuries and Performance
- Muscle Spasms
- Sprains and Strains
How Does Motive Lower Back Work?
Motive uses advanced, comfortable neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to send gentle pulses through therapy pads placed on your lower back. These pulses activate and strengthen the deep stabilizing muscles of the lower back and glutes, which are often weak or underused from low back conditions.
By re-training these muscles to activate, Motive restores balance and support around your spine to relieve tension, improve stability, and increase mobility.
How Does Motive Lower Back Work?
Motive uses advanced, comfortable neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to send gentle pulses through therapy pads placed on your lower back. These pulses activate and strengthen the deep stabilizing muscles of the lower back and glutes, which are often weak or underused from low back conditions.
By re-training these muscles to activate, Motive restores balance and support around your spine to relieve tension, improve stability, and increase mobility.
The Glutes Have Your Back
Motive targets two key muscle groups that work together to support your spine:
Lower back muscles: Activating these stabilizers reduces tension and improves posture, keeping your spine aligned and supported.
Glute muscles: Often under-strengthened, strong glutes take pressure off the lower back and provide the power your body relies on for everyday movement.
By activating both areas, Motive builds balanced support where needed most—helping you move with greater comfort, control, and confidence.
Get Started with Motive
Connect
Connect the Motive Device to the Therapy Pad using the magnetic connector.
Position
Position the Therapy Pad on your lower back and glute, centered over the pain point on either side of the spine.
Relieve
Set your stimulation levels in the MyMotive App and immediately feel tension relief.
Relief That Goes Beyond Braces, Heat, and TENS
MyMotive App: The Driver for Your Personalized Therapy
Download the free MyMotive App. The MyMotive app is required to control your Motive therapy. Follow the step-by-step instructions within the app to pair and set up your device.
Please read the Product Warnings and Phone Compatibility information before purchasing this product.
Product Warnings
Motive™ Lower Back Warnings
- Do not use this product if you have an implanted cardiac
pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or other implanted electronic devices - Do not use this device if you are younger than age 22.
- Do not use this device if you are pregnant.
- Do not place the Therapy Pads of this device over fresh surgical stitches.
- Do not use dry or damaged Therapy Pads for your therapy.
- Do not use any other Therapy Pads except for those from Motive.
- Do not use this device on freshly shaved skin.
- Do not use this device across your chest, head, or mouth.
For a full list of product warnings, contraindications, and adverse reactions refer to the product User’s Manual.
Phone Compatibility
MyMotive App Phone and Operating System Compatibility
Effective Date: MARCH 26, 2025
MyMotive App is only available for iOS and Android operating systems. You can download the MyMotive App from the App Store and Google Play.
Phone requirements
For iOS (iPhones) and iPadOS (iPads), the minimum device requirements include:
- OS Level: operating system (OS) level revision 15.0 or higher
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth with revision 4.0 or higher
For Android (e.g., Samsung and Google) phones or tablets, the minimum device requirements include:
- OS Level: operating system (OS) level revision 10.0 or higher
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth with revision 4.0 or higher
Recommended Phone Settings
MyMotive App requires the following settings for all App features to function properly so you can get the most out of your Motive.
iOS (iPhones) and iPadOS (iPads):
- Bluetooth access (required)
- Camera access (required) to pair your Motive Device with your phone or tablet
- Notifications access (recommended)
Android (e.g., Samsung and Google phones):
- Bluetooth access (required)
- Location Services enabled (required)
- Camera access (required) to pair your Motive Device with your phone or tablet
- Notifications access (recommended)
Where Medical Expertise Meets Everyday Relief
Hear from Physical Therapist Jessica
Jessica reflects on memories of her patients returning to their favorite activities after incorporating Motive into their routines.
If you’re struggling with back tension, limited mobility, or weakness due to arthritis, injury, herniated discs, back injury, sciatica, or recovering from surgery, Motive Lower Back is your solution. Designed to relieve discomfort, correct imbalances, and build strength by activating the lower back and glute muscles, Motive offers personalized therapy for a wide range of lower back issues.
If you’re struggling with back tension, limited mobility, or weakness due to arthritis, injury, herniated discs, back injury, sciatica, or recovering from surgery, Motive Lower Back is your solution. Designed to relieve discomfort, correct imbalances, and build strength by activating the lower back and glute muscles, Motive offers personalized therapy for a wide range of lower back issues.
Yes! We offer a 30-day, risk-free trial. Simply request a return or exchange within 30 days of your product's delivery date for a full refund.
Yes! We offer a 30-day, risk-free trial. Simply request a return or exchange within 30 days of your product's delivery date for a full refund.
No, Motive is not a TENS device. TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) devices temporarily block pain signals from reaching the brain and may only provide relief while using them. Motive uses an advanced, clinically proven form of NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Simulation) to strengthen the lower back and glute muscles to treat an underlying condition: muscle weakness.
No, Motive is not a TENS device. TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) devices temporarily block pain signals from reaching the brain and may only provide relief while using them. Motive uses an advanced, clinically proven form of NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Simulation) to strengthen the lower back and glute muscles to treat an underlying condition: muscle weakness.
We accept multiple payment options, including HSA/FSA credit cards and a buy-now, pay-later payment method with Affirm. We also offer a military discount through GOVXID.
We accept multiple payment options, including HSA/FSA credit cards and a buy-now, pay-later payment method with Affirm. We also offer a military discount through GOVXID.
Motive is only available over the counter and is not eligible for insurance reimbursement.
Motive is only available over the counter and is not eligible for insurance reimbursement.
Motive Lower Back is the only FDA-cleared, clinically proven muscle stimulator designed to relieve back tension by strengthening the lower back and glute muscles. Unlike other solutions, it targets type I and type II muscle fibers and can be used affordably anytime, anywhere—no need for costly clinic visits, injections, or procedures.
Motive Lower Back is the only FDA-cleared, clinically proven muscle stimulator designed to relieve back tension by strengthening the lower back and glute muscles. Unlike other solutions, it targets type I and type II muscle fibers and can be used affordably anytime, anywhere—no need for costly clinic visits, injections, or procedures.
