Body Back Buddy Trigger Point Back Massager, Full Body Muscle Pain Relief, Handheld Massage Stick, Massage Cane, Instructions Included (Blue)

I am a fit, slim female in my 20s, so this tool is not just for those with age-related pains or gym-related pains! I have suffered from muscle knots in my neck and shoulders since high school, and the problem has worsened over time. Stress and prolonged periods in front of the computer make the problem infinitely worse. While massages and heat do help, it's difficult to reach the trigger points that give me the most grief without straining my arms and even being able to apply as much pressure as I'd like. A while back I got frustrated about not being able to apply the depth of pressure required to release the knots, and started using the "other" side of a hammer (i.e. the claw tool) to hook round my shoulder and dig into my levator scapulae. This way I could use traction from the front to put pressure on the muscle knot. While this unconventional method helped a lot, it was impractical as hammers are heavy and not designed for this purpose! Enter the body back buddy, which has been the best tool I've ever used for muscle knots. I use it in exactly the same way as I did the hammer, only this time it can reach further into the muscles and can get to literally any position on my whole back. The amount of pressure you can apply is amazing compared to the weak efforts using your hands alone. I typically use the pointed nodules rather than the round ones, as they get deeper into the knot (I can stand a lot of pressure and find this relieves the pain the best). I mainly use the very end nodule but do like the two close together in the curve of one of the ends, for applying pressure to the back of the base of the skull/neck too. A few people have mentioned its weight. It is heavier than I expected, but actually this was a pleasant surprise. It's purely because it's made of very high quality, strong plastic. I expected it to have a little flex to it, but no, it's very strong and can withstand any amount of pressure without budging. Obviously this is the kind of build quality you want in a tool specifically designed to apply pressure. I should state that I'm a very petite and thin 20-something, I am by no means a strong person and have absolutely no difficulty holding the item. I can't imagine the weight being an issue for anyone. I deliberated between the BBB, theracane and backnobber. I'm really pleased to have chosen this one for three reasons: 1) the two 'handles' are really, really useful for applying pressure. 2) I'm using the other various nodules more than I expected. 3) The pointed nodules work far better in my muscle knots than the round ones. For those reasons, I'd recommend this tool over the others. Although I've only been using the tool a brief time, it's loosened up my muscles and relieved pain immeasurably. It may seem pricey for what is essentially a piece of blue plastic, but I do not begrudge a single penny. For anyone who experiences chronic muscle knots, I can't recommend this highly enough.

I absolutely love this self massage tool, I have been a visiting massage therapist for a long time and my back is completely wrecked from carrying tables and massaging so I am always looking for ways to help this poor old back of mine! I came across a video showing how to do Trigger Point work with this tool and I thought it was worth buying for just that, little did I know how much I was going to like it for a whole host of self massaging. I have bought so many massage tools over the years, pretty much all of which have their uses but this one can do so many things, it is really well thought out, though all the demonstrations are shown done sitting up but I find it much more effective getting into my back muscles from my lower ribs down lying on my back in bed and hooking the tool underneath me to work on the muscles either side of my spine, this way you can dig up into the muscle, same for the hamstrings, if I lie down with my knees up feet planted on the floor or bed and use the egg shaped nodules end to dig into my hamstrings and pull the Body Back Buddy toward my upper body I can get into my hamstrings in the best way I have ever managed other than having a therapist working on them! It also works really well for the neck and shoulder muscles either sitting or lying down. You will have to play around with the tool to find out what works best for you but it really has many uses. It is really tough so no flexion when using it, which is why I didn't buy one sooner as I thought it might not be tough enough for my needs but I can reassure this is not a problem. Some people find it a bit weighty but it is not a problem for me, though if I use it a lot both my forearms can start to flare up, so if you have RSI issues you might want to not be over zealous. I like all the bits sticking out as it means you have various pieces to pull on to get in more deeply if you want to, plus they are useful for digging into chest muscles etc. A really fantastic tool for me and I highly recommend it, worth every penny!

I had whiplash from a minor car accident several years ago and still suffer from pain down my neck and under my shoulder blade. I have been to countless different massage therapists, physiotherapists etc and only one ever relieved the pain under my shoulder blade and, of course, she moved away. Recently I have been suffering more and the massages I was having, while nice, just weren't cutting it. With the foam roller and massage balls I had I just couldn't get to the knotted muscles myself. So I turned to Google to see if I could find anything that I could use to get at the source and I came across the Body Back Buddy. Initially, I didn't buy it but the pain persisted and so I popped it into my shopping cart. And now I wish I had bought it years ago. After just one use I was able to get at the tight muscles under my shoulder blade and release some. I don't have the constant feeling of a tennis ball sized knot getting in the way under there and so slept better than I usually do. The right side of my back hasn't felt this loose and relaxed in such a long time so I am looking forward to regularly using the Body Back Buddy on all those tight areas around my body, getting the treatment I need without the high price tag.

Hi Thought this was gonna be a cheap novelty thing that would end up in the bottom of the wardrobe at some point but due to the fact I work at a desk everyday, get aches and pains in neck shoulders and back and my wife's inability to really dig in to pressure points for any length of time without her thumbs hurting I thought I would give it a go. Thank god I did what a great bit of kit!!! Its very sturdy (that chunky unbreakable plastic) but still very light. Also a fear i had that it would be awkward but that's not the case its really light, easy to use and surprisingly doesn't get in the way. I have used the electric hand massager's that you have to hold over your shoulder that never dig in enough and are more work than their worth, also all the rip off creams and oils that you end up trying to convince yourself are working but arnt really... The best thing about this is massager is that it is effortless to use. You can get loads of pressure without really moving it at all. It actually does feel like someone else is massaging you. The second thing that is great about it is that it actually does feel like someones fingers are doing the work because the nodules are really lifelike if that makes sense. It doesn't slip or snag or anything like that, its just perfect for 'digging into thios knots and pressure points. If your looking for cons, there's none really but if pushed i would say its more suited for knots in neck shoulders and upper back and its not really a sensual type massage thing, but ten minutes with this and I feel like a new man. Love this product as you can prob tell lol!!

Well made and sturdy, I just didn't really feel like it was doing anything I could do with the edge of a chair. Quite pricey for an inert piece of plastic as well. Sent it back and got one of those Shiatsu Massager things with the moving balls and that does a much better job

I thought this contraption would be flimsy, like a big plastic coat hanger, but actually it's thick, completely rigid, and very sturdy. Taking it out of the box, I felt like a Klingon child getting their first bat'leth. I used it on my tight shoulder muscles where I store all my tension, and it felt like heaven! Like a really good deep tissue massage, a little sore but in the best way, and the relief was immediate. After the first use, my usual stiff neck after a night's sleep was gone. I've used the Body Back Buddy every day since, and my shoulders are much less tight now. I also use the Body Back Buddy to help keep my posture straight when I'm sitting in front of the laptop. It probably isn't recommended for that function, but it works for me. Take notice of the instructions that come with the device: you're meant to position it and then push upwards, not pull downwards. That makes a big difference to how well it works, in my experience. Overall, I'm very pleased with this item. Considering how much good it does me and the fact that it should last essentially indefinitely, I think it's good value.

Honestly I can't express just how much this 'tool' has changed my day to day life. I know it sounds silly but this back buddy has made me enjoy my days again! I was involved in a car crash over 6 years ago now and as a result have always felt as if my body doesn't feel right. Certain bones would constantly grind and crack, muscles would just ache and spasm all day, knots would build up all over my body and make moving very painful. Of course that on top of my profession of being a graphic designer (24/7 at my desk) doesn't help the human body. So I purchased this as my poor wife would get tired trying to give me a deep tissue massage where she would try to get the knots out and revive the muscles from pain. When it arrived I first felt a bit intimidated as I had never used anything like this before. However there literally seems to be no wrong way to use this. No matter however you use this on your body or wherever on your body it seems to release a lot of pressure and remove knots very quickly. It's easy to tell if something feels right or not. The trigger points are located perfectly on the backbuddy so that in no matter what position you are you receive a great massage. I have used this everyday now for over 5 months and I could not imagine my life without it. I am able to not be in pain all day and when the pain does flare up I just whip out my back buddy and 2 minutes later I 'm knot and spasm free. Highly recommend to anybody that has or knows somebody with constant back pain from knots, muscle pain, spasm or just a sore back as it really gives a great deep massage human hands just are unable to do. Also the best part about it all is that you control the pressure so the massage always is exactly just how you want it :) Get it now and don't look back. Thank me later!

Alas, I was disappointed with this 'self massage tool' and left it too late to return it. I found it awkward to use and most of all, very, very hard on the body! I had no idea it was going to be made in solid plastic! In a strong but much softer rubber version, it might have worked for me. But frankly, for years I've used either a tennis ball, or sometimes a much smaller rubber ball in a sock to press on trigger points in the back or shoulders. So for anyone with sensitive skin, maybe it's not a great buy.

ottimo massaggiatore. realizzato in plastica robusta e con superficie leggermente porosa per rendere la presa più salda. le varie appendici di forma numero e distanze tra loro diverse permettono di arrivare in qualsiasi punto. è molto comodo da usare ed è a mio avviso, l'unico strumento che permette di massaggiarsi e grattarsi da soli in qualsiasi punto. la sua forma e le sue maniglie permettono di mantenere le braccia avanti in una posizione comoda e fare abbastanza forza per massaggiarsi senza che facciano male le spalle. è fantastico !!!

何の気なしに「タイムセール」を見てましたら、興味を引いたのがこの商品。 類似品は持っていて、その商品は肩と背中上部しか使用できないのですが これ、すごいですね。 頭のてっぺんから足の先まであらゆる部分に圧を加えることができます。 しかも、長めのバーが２箇所についていて、そこを左右の手でそれぞれしっかり握ってクイッとすると 少しのチカラで効果が得られました。 足の裏のいわゆる「湧泉」のツボも、座って足を伸ばして引っ掛けた後両手で引っ張ると 思わず悲鳴を上げてしまうほど効きます。 毎日朝昼晩といろんな部分のコリをほぐしてます。 注意点はというと、着衣の上から使うとボール部分が滑って思わぬところにずれて痛かったので パンフレットの女性のようにできるだけ露出部分の多いウエアに着替えてから使用するとよろしいかと思いました。 我が家を訪れる客人にも大人気です。

Nice product

This is the best value for money massage product out there. I have bought many different massage balls and foam rollers, and they have all been a waste of money until the body back buddy came along.

Massagegeräte - was hat man nicht schon alles versprochen bekommen... Vor allem von elektrischen Massagegeräten - bis hin zu Massagesesseln - nichts fand ich funktioniert wirklich, übt wirklich Druck aus auf die schmerzenden Muskeln, die man gerne massiert haben möchte. Bis jetzt habe ich viel mit hölzernen Massagestäbchen gearbeitet, die auch wirklich gut einzusetzen sind, - aber eben nur an den Punkten, die für einen selber gut zu erreichen sind. Für Schultergürtel oder Lendenwirbelsäule musste ich mich immer fürchterlich verrenken um auch nur ansatzweise an die schmerzenden, verhärteten Stellen hinzukommen, - nichtsdestotrotz ist der Winkel einfach ungünstig, und ich habe dann auch oft die Haut verletzt. Mit diesem bodybackbuddy ist es mir erstmals möglich mit Leichtigkeit an die - bei mir als Berufsmusikerin - Geigerin - sehr schnell schmerzenden Punkte zwischen den Schulterblättern hinzukommen, und nicht nur das, durch die so geschickte S-Form des Massagegerätes und zweier Haltegriffe kann man den Druck optimal dosieren. Es liegt ganz in der eigenen Hand, wieviel Druck man ausüben möchte, und das Tolle ist - man kann auch sehr viel Druck ausüben, ohne dabei Kraft aufwenden zu müssen. Erst wollte ich einen Punkt dafür abziehen, dass die Gebrauchsanweisung ausschließlich auf englisch ist, aber nach mühsamem Durchlesen musste ich feststellen, dass man das nicht unbedingt lesen muss, - die Bilder geben Ideen und Anhaltspunkte, wie man das Gerät halten und einsetzen kann. Das "Drauflegen" wollte bei mir erst nicht klappen, kam ich dabei doch gar nicht mit der S-Form zurecht, aber wenn man sich das Bild noch einmal genau ansieht, sieht man, dass dabei das lange S nach oben ragt, und man nur auf dem unteren Haken liegt. Mit ein bisschen Herumprobieren findet man ohne weiteres heraus, wie man die einzelnen "Nupsis" - um mit Bastian Pastevka zu sprechen - einsetzen kann. Was man auf der Produktabbildung nicht erkennen kann - es handelt sich um ein ganz dickes, angenehm anzufassendes Plastik, da kann nichts brechen, es wirkt auch nicht so splirrig wie auf der Abbildung oben, die mich dahingehend irritiert hatte, dass ich dachte - viel hält das Teil aber nicht aus. Weit gefehlt. Es ist massiv und stabil und macht wirklich einen wertigen Eindruck. Was mich am meisten überzeugt ist die Tatsache, dass man ohne Kraftaufwand viel Druck ausüben kann. Hängt man das S z.B. über die Schulter, braucht man das Teil bloß mit den Händen herunterzudrücken, das geht völlig einfach und folgt der natürlichen Schwerkraft. Wenn ich so begeistert klinge, dann nicht, weil ich zur Firma gehöre...sondern weil ich schon sooo lange nach so etwas gesucht habe, und auch viel ausprobiert habe. Aber entweder es waren die Nupsis zu klein, oder das Teil war so klein, dass man doch wieder sehr viel Kraft aufwenden musste und aus einem ungünstigen Winkel heraus arbeiten musste. Dass ich hier das Ideale für mich gefunden habe, hätte ich bei der Bestellung noch nicht gedacht. Ich kann es jedem Schmerzgeplagten der nicht ständig einen Masseur um sich herum hat nur empfehlen. Es lohnt sich auf jeden Fall es auszuprobieren, wenn man nicht damit zurecht kommt, kann man es ja zurücksenden - ich kann mir aber kaum vorstellen, dass man Schwierigkeiten damit hat. Von mir 5 Sterne und eine klare Kaufempfehlung!