About Us

Venture Merch – Home of Back-A-Rest™

Back-A-Rest™ was created by Richard Dallaire, a Canadian inventor, machinist, and lifelong problem solver.

After years of dealing with lower back discomfort and experimenting with different ideas, Richard developed a simple solution that uses your own body weight to help stretch, decompress, and relieve lower back tension.

What began as a personal project evolved through years of testing, refinement, and real-world use before becoming the product available today.

Designed with Purpose

At Venture Merch, we believe the best products solve real problems.

Every detail of Back-A-Rest™ was developed with function, simplicity, durability, and affordability in mind—without unnecessary complexity or gimmicks.

Proudly Canadian

Back-A-Rest™ is proudly designed and manufactured in Canada.

Supporting Back-A-Rest means supporting Canadian innovation, manufacturing, and jobs.

Thank you for visiting and for supporting a Canadian small business.

Richard Dallaire
Inventor & Founder
Back-A-Rest™