Customer Reviews

Body Back Buddy Trigger Point Massager

5 star:		(14)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
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I could not decide which device to buy, so I ordered both. I love both! Within 5 minutes of opening the package (sturdy packaging from DBROTH) I was massaging a tight muscle in my back that I had not been able to reach before. I am 62 and have had over 40 years of back aches. I have tried stretching, yoga, the tennis ball in the tube sock thing, a hugger mugger roller, and every over the counter pain pill ever invented. Last night I took a hot soak in the tub and then 30 minutes of theracane and back buddy. This morning I woke up and my back was not aching. I don't remember the last time that happened. These items came with the booklet from Theracane that showed massage positions. You can download the manual from the Body Back Buddy web site. I also ordered the trigger point workbooks. I will read them some day when I put the canes down.

(approximate) Theracane Dimensions:
height: 24 inches;
diameter across cane head: 11 inches;
handle length from cane to bulb: 3.5 inches;
diameter of round bulbs: 1 inch;
length of little knobby things: 1 inch;

(approximate) Back Buddy Dimensions:
height: 27 inches;
diameter across larger cane head: 11 inches;
diameter across smaller cane head: 9 inches;
handle length from cane to bulb: 4 inches;
diameter of round bulbs: 1 inch;
length of pointy bulbs: 1.5 inches;
length of little knobby things: 1 inch;

Go ahead and laugh at me! I don't care! My back is happy!

I ordered both. I honestly prefer the Body Back Buddy but I wanted one for work and one for home. The Body Back Buddy is better, stiffer/stronger and has more options but it's pretty phallic looking in some ways so I keep the Theracane at work. These things work remarkably well on your shoulders and neck. Just go easy or you'll bruise yourself because it feels so good.

Highly recommended. I use mine regularly w/ my Homedics Shiatsu Pillow and my shoulder problems have disappeared. Get both the pillow and a cane like this and you'll be amazed at how well they work.

This tool is great! I'm a dad with 3 kids and giving piggy back rides is part of my daily routine...highly recommended for all dads! My back pays for it though and everybody runs for the hills when they hear me asking for a back rub...sometimes I even have to bribe them...wife too! With the Body Back Buddy, I can treat my back to some much needed relief and hit the exact hard-to-reach areas!

I purchased the Body Back Buddy Trigger Point Massager about a month ago as my lower, mid & upper back was stiff from running, as well-my piriformis was aggrevating. I am preparing to run the St. George Marathon in afew weeks and I just did not have the finances at the moment to get a massage like I generally do. I did various back, glute and piriformis stretches and self-massages in addition to my regular running stretches but I still felt the aggrevation especially as I increased my running miles. After I received the Body Back Buddy Trigger Point Massager--WOW! I was able to fully reach the various trigger points in the glutes, piriformis and along the back areas from the lower back to the upper back areas and the shoulders and neck areas with ease. Even though I did various stretches for the piriformis and back prior to getting the Body Back Buddy Trigger Point Massager I did not really look forward to doing the stretches but with Body Back Buddy Trigger Point Massager I massaged the trigger points easily and quickly and did not have to wait until post run to stretch, I was able to massage at work during down time as well as at home. I feel ready to run the St. George Marathon. RJ

Personally I've never seen something like this that was actually effective! I love this because it gets that knot next to my shoulder blade perfectly. I got both, I think I like the blue one best because it has pointy edges and it is easy to use. Though I borrowed someone's dvd on the instructions on the green one and it (though an incredibly old film) really gave me the best angles for the everything the green cane can do. If you don't read the booklet that comes with it or watch the video you won't even get half of the use out of it. It is fantastic. I highly recommend.

I bought this for my wife to address my wife's back aches. She uses this frequently and it helps.

This should not be viewed as a complete back massager (electric units do better if you have some one to run it), but you should view it as a sort of "first aid" tool. When you have a muscle group that is paining you and you need immediate attention, this device will help rub out the pain.

I have read the reviews and was kinda still hesitant to buy it. I injured my back at work so I have been having problems with spasms. I have gone to many massage therapists but I cannot find someone who really is a "real massage therapist". My experience with them is unsatisfactory at best they tend to use their elbows and other paraphernalias rather than hands. So with not much else of a choice I bought this one. And I have never been so happy to have this thing massaging myself on the spot where I want it. Good item and very much more satisfying than any massage therapists. So instead of paying someone 60/hr I now rely on this and I have never been happier and spasms free...

I love this thing. I hit the gym a lot and constantly have knots because of it.

But really dont have much time to constantly go to a massage therapist.

This thing is just perfect for someone in a similar situation.

I'd say it would probably still be a good idea to eventually make your way to a professional, but this is great for in betweens.

Reason I am giving it 4 stars is because the picture I viewed when I purchased this thing made it look bigger.

Could have just been the angle. I am a pretty tall dude and wish there was a back buddy a little larger in size.

It would make maneuvering this thing a lot easier. But overall, the product still works great and I highly recommend!!!

As the title states, this thing is awesome! It can't get any better. The round ball type ends are to mimic a thumb & the pointier ends are to mimic an elbow. I prefer the pointier end. It really helps release the tight muscles between the shoulder blades.

I have had to pay a massage therapist a great deal of money to target my trigger points. Now I can do it by myself! I love this item!