Customer Reviews

Body Back Company Accu-massage

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

This is more versitile than it looks. It seems strong enough to sustain reasonable pressure while still being flexible. The points of contact are basic in adjustment options (three choices on each side for each ball). They are much like solid, rubber-like golf balls. After many severe injuries (a long list that includes permanent damage), I have purchased this and many other products over time with the hope for some relief.

Of everything I have found, this item is not only portable but seems to give the quickest and easiest relief to the ever-so-hard-to-please neck and shoulder areas. In addition, you don't have to lay down to use it. I, personally, think that's a very big deal. These areas have been my focus in utilizing this tool. I understand that it may be effective on other areas of the body as well.

The day after receiving this item with a few others (in my usage, it and the Body Back Buddy being those applicable to the muscles in the upper areas), I went to my chiropractor (as is frequent) and she said there was an "amazing" difference in upper back and neck muscles at that time - no huge swelling or really nasty, extrememly painful knots as always, and a backside upper rib that was very recently out was "co-operating." She seemed shocked. She said said it felt like putty up there (truly almost unbelievable for me). She asked what I did (and in one night) to achieve those results. I brought this in to my appointment this morning (and mentioned the Body Back Buddy, which she was already aware of) and she said that she was going to order an AccuMassage today.

It took some patience and a lot of that evening to get used to the ways it can be used, the differences in angles, placements and pressure and such. I did not want to risk over-doing it, so I kept coming back to it frequently and carefully throughout the entire evening. It was quite an investment to get that degree of relief the night I received it (but the sleep alone was worth every minute). I believe that the Body Back Buddy has been great in combination with this, as that tool has specific points it works on, whereas this instrument is more of a focused area manipulation that seems to work exceptionally well (when the most beneficial specific placements are found). For that reason (the combination), I will do four stars as it had some help from the BBB in breaking up some major and specific pressure point problems to begin with.

I have owned, recommended and purchase as gifts for family and friends the AccuMassage Self Massage Tool since the mid 1990's, it is an excellent tool that has provided me much relief.

I had a serious neck injury and suffered from so much pain. This tool increased the blood flow, increase my flexibility and provide relief from pain. I highly recommend it is also great on the thighs, calves, shoulders and knees.

I work as a table game dealer in a casino and my arms and shoulders hurt almost every day, not to mention my thighs and legs for standing almost the whole 8 hours at work. I have a Hitachi wand massager and the shiatsu neck and foot massagers that I use every now and then but they seem not to be enough. I am so happy that I came across this item at Amazon because it does a lot of relief to my muscles which I cannot find on my other massagers -- enough pressure force to relieve pain. The product does what the description says and more depending on your creativity-- arms, knuckles, shoulders, thighs, legs and back. And as a friendly reminder, all the parts should be screwed as tightly as possible and inspected before every use because mine accidentally snapped after using it every day for over a week. I emailed bodyback immediately, got a response the following day and the replacement arrived in due time. Amazing product/amazing customer service.

This is an extremely effective massage tool for the neck and shoulders. Every swimmer should own one. Don't let its strange looks scare you. If I had discovered it sooner, I would have included it in my book.

Get it, get it, get it. And get an extra. I'm a massage therapist and gave mine away in the 90's, thinking I could easily replace it. But I didn't know what to call it and I never could find one. This is the hands down best self-care tool for tight neck and shoulder muscles. Fabulous.

This is a terrific product. The adjustable ball/triggers feel like they are a slightly soft outer shell wrapped around a firmer inner shell. Perfectly designed.

This product is a giant seafood-shell cracker and you are a crab. It pinches and compresses muscles very nicely. This is terrific for doing the back of the neck which is where I used it... until mine broke :-(

The manufacturer warns about using too much pressure. The back of my neck is somewhat tender compared to a large leg muscle. I did not think I was using too much pressure but obviously did so and it broke.

The rod portion of the mechanism is made of hard plastic. It appears I may be able to repair it by inserting a steel rod inside.

If I cannot fix it I will likely repurchase another one. That gives you an idea how much I like this. My four stars is not five only because it broke. My neck misses it.

Very good idea and it gets the places that you can't. Very fast shipping too.

It's worth the money. It's hard to do anything similar with your own thumbs or hands. The center setting for the balls works well on my neck. Really does help release some of the tension in the muscles. And you have control over the intensity of pressure. The narrow setting for the balls works well squeezing the traps at the top of your shoulders. I had to use the string in order to do that. Worked fine. Glad I bought this contraption. It's easy to put together and is effective on the areas I care about the most.

I needed more instructions on how to use the tool. However, once I learned to use it, it feels great. You do have to play around with it to get to the spots you need. I find I am getting better the longer I use it. It is certainly a unique tool.

I love this thing. I was surprised in a good way -- this thing is awesome. Love it.