Customer Reviews

Body Back Buddy & Mini-BBB Self Massage Tool Duo: Trigger Point Relief

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My back and neck hurt all the time, despite going to chiro's and physio's all the time. I was even going 3x a week for the last two months, but the pain always returned. I got a book on how to treat your own neck, and also ordered this product.

I immediately took it out of the box and used it. Instantly, and I do mean instantly, I felt better. I went to lunch and noticed that I moved, turned my head, and drove with zero pain. The mini body buddy doesn't do much for me, but if I'm driving a long distance or something I will probably bring it. The big one would be too cumbersome.

Seriously, this thing is awesome. I can now get rid of the tennis balls I keep in my office drawer!

This is well worth the purchase. when my neck feels slightly stuck i work on a couple of knots and it loosens up my upper back and neck. If you're on the fence, go for it! You won't regret it.

These tools are wonderful! I highly recommend anyone suffering from trigger points, muscle spasms, and Fibromyalgia to order one today. You will be greatly impressed with the pain relief they offer!

I ordered this Body Back Buddy for my husband who experiences a pesky knot in his shoulder from a muscle tear. I wanted to get him something he could use on himself when I wasn't around to help rub the knot out. It really comes in handy after a hard work-out and it does help put pressure on those hard to reach spots and trigger points. If you sit at a desk for long periods of time (or drive long distances)and have tension in the shoulders you should give this a try. It can come in handy and the plastic is really good, solid and sturdy. However, this is one of those items that can wind up in the back of a closet or in your next yard sale.

Really good at getting to all the right pressure points. The one draw- back, is storing this big, awkward "S". I did very little research before i purshased this, but i do remember coming across a similar device that folded up for easey storing. The mini BBB is perfect for travel, i keep mine in my bag.

I use this tool every day to reach trigger points all throughout my back and shoulders. The unique design enables the user to get to spots and apply enough pressure for effective pain relief. I get massage therapy regularly for back injuries and this keeps me going between visits. I love it! I haven't found the smaller tool to be as effective.

I'm not sure where the S-shaped massage tool originated, but the Japanese have been using them for quite a while. Some of the more modern ones, consist of an S-shaped metal rod, with a small wooden ball at each end of the `S'. Made of plastic, the Body Back Buddy (BBB) takes this basic idea and refines it, by adding handles and an assortment of pressure points, and nubs to stimulate various trigger points in the body.

Some thought evidently went into the design, but the effectiveness of any particular pressure point or technique, will differ between individuals. Finding out what works for you, is mostly a process of experimentation. Body Back's website provides additional information, like a pressure point chart and illustrations and videos showing how the BBB can be used, but it's up to you to try different things. When experimenting with various positions, it's probably advisable to leave some clear space around you, as it is possible that you might accidentally swing the BBB into something.

Made of heavy duty plastic, the BBB seems very sturdy, and is backed by a lifetime warranty. The two straight handles added to the S-shaped main frame, are a good idea, as they provide convenient places to grip and apply pressure. It may work for some, but in my case, the sharp points usually cause too much pain and chafe my skin. Jamming a tennis ball on the end of the S curve, provides a nice round surface that works pretty well for on my shoulders and back, which is probably the area of the body the BBB is best suited for. The sharp points may work better, when there is a thick layer of flesh between the surface of the skin and the bone.

With the tennis ball modification, I find the BBB to be helpful in relieving stress and pain, mostly in my neck, shoulders, and back. It is supposed to help in other areas of the body, but so far I haven't had solid results anywhere else. The large S-shaped frame does allow you to have the leverage to apply a decent amount of pressure, which can be very helpful in treating pain. The BBB may work for you as designed, but using it with the tennis ball modification is crucial for me. I can often get some relief, just using a tennis ball alone. It's simple to use, inexpensive, and really can produce remarkable results. While there are many places a tennis ball won't work, you might want to try using one first, before investing in something like the BBB.

I wish i had come across this product years ago. Wonderful for working out the knots in my muscles that i normally wouldn't be able to reach. I am able to ward of some of the migraines i get from muscle spasms on certain days. WONDERFUL!

My wife bought this to work out some of the knots in her back. As advertised, it does the job. It's dead simple and works well. Great product. The little travel massager / back scratcher is handy, too.

I have suffered neck and back pain for years. I have had Chiropractic and massage visits. Eventually, I began "self-adjusting" and cracked my own neck and back even though I knew it was bad in the long run, it provided me with relief. One massage therapist in an chiropractor's office used the TheraCane on me. It worked well. When I went to buy a TheraCane, I stumbled on the Body back buddy. I decided to buy it, figuring that I could buy a TheraCane if it was of poor quality or design. I cannot say enough good things about it. It is well designed and built to last. Mine came in a box, not an envelope like another reviewer. Mine was also in new condition, without scratches and burrs like another reviewer. I believe that any previous problems have been remedied. This is a fantastic product.