Body Back Buddy
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List Price: Our Price: $34.95 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Category: Health Care See more product details |
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Customer Reviews of Body Back Buddy
Customer Review: I Only Wish I Had One Of My Own
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this Body Back Buddy for my Mom but before I gave it to her I used it for a couple of weeks. Man, I loved this thing. I have a spot under my right shoulder-blade that bothers me something fierce. It feels like it's on fire. My Chiropractor can't fix it and my wife, although she makes it feel much better, doesn't not have the power to press the spot as hard as it needs. The Back Body however gets the spot really well. Nice design, simple to use and very little strength is needed to make it work. This will definitely be going on my Christmas list.
Oh, and one more thing. One reviewer said this was made of cheap plastic. That couldn't be farther from the truth. I put tons of pressure on this unit and there is no way anyone could break it. It flexes ever-so slightly but I think that's a good thing.
Customer Review: Not as good as a real massage but does the trick!
Summary: 4 Stars
I brought this little guy (actually, it is quite large) with me when I went on vacation to Montana. It was an 8 hour drive and by the time we got there I had developed a pain in my left shoulder blade. I couldn't even pick up my kid. I got out my trigger point manual and went to work on several trigger points with my Body Back Buddy. Within 20 minutes my pain was barely noticeable. The next day it was gone.
Since then I've used this on many occasions to work on the adhesions around my shoulder blades and mid-back. Sometimes I think it would be better if there were little removable rubber pads on the ends of the knobs as sometimes it can be a bit painful. But all-in-all, it works just fine. I'm considering getting the smaller version so I can use it while at my desk at work.
Customer Review: big surprise!
Summary: 5 Stars
A friend of mine turned me onto these. Saw it in his house and thought it was some kind of torture device. Once he explained how it worked though, and I was able to use it, I was sold.
I workout a lot and often have stiffness in my back. I get massages on a regular basis, but sometimes I need something NOW! Got one of these things and it helps me out considerably. For me, not as good as a professional, but it keeps me pain-free (more or less) until I can get on the table of my therapist.
The one downside to this product is the size. It's not portable, so if you want one for more than a single location, you'll probably need to buy more than one. I need one for my office, which is what lead me to look here. This is a good price, by the way.
Customer Review: Depending on your issue, this may not be right for you
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased this product specifically to target the area between my shoulder blades. Although it reaches this spot, there are a few issues. First, "the device", as it is called in my household, shipped without any instructions of any kind. Nothing. You can, however, BUY books that tell you how to use it... completely unacceptable in my book. I contemplated giving it one star just for this. Second, because you need at least one hand to manipulate, it's harder to reach my trouble area than it is for, say, a tennis ball. Finally, it's hard plastic and not as comfortable as a tennis ball.
I gave "the device" three stars since it basically does what it's supposed to, just not up to my expectations. My advice... buy some tennis balls or base balls.
Customer Review: It works perfectly!
Summary: 5 Stars
Even after my grown son had recommended it to me, I was a sceptic about this product . I have severe muscle spasms which require deep tissue massage on a regular basis and steroid-cortisone shots at times. The BBB works so well I can visit the massage therapist much less frequently and stay "on top" of my pain as well.
The design allows the user to control the pressure and hit the trigger points and sore spots very easily. I also have problems with arthritis in my wrists, but this sturdy device allows me to leverage it for maximum pressure with no difficulty. Sitting in a car can be particularly painful to me, but using this during car rides has helped me immeasurably.
I can't say enough about this heaven-sent product. I LOVE it!!!!!