BackBadger Percussive Massage Gun Holder for Back, Compatible with Most Massage Guns, for Hard to Reach Areas - Black

I don’t write reviews very often but the BackBadger is definitely worth writing about. The device itself is a lifesaver in terms of my chronic pain management self-care. I definitely recommend it without hesitation.For those wondering how this tool is worth the expense, I was skeptical too. I already had a massage gun with an extended handle that can reach the middle of my back, so why spend more money to use my massage gun that already gets too heavy/difficult/painful for me to use for more than a minute or two on my back? Especially since strapping extra metal to the massage gun would only make it heavier & more burdensome for me to use?The reason is this: once you figure out how to best use the BackBadger with your massage gun (how to hold/balance/move/etc it) on yourself, the entire thing ends up seeming to weigh less in your hands while you’re holding it & using it. Which means, you can use your massage gun on your back or hard to reach places for longer periods of time with much less/no strain or exertion bc your hands are holding the BackBadger in front of you & an arm is braced against your body, distributing the whole weight, allowing you to pivot/hold/balance the device & massage gun w relative ease. You no longer need to strain & keep up the effort to continue and hold the massage gun up while you’re using it.That’s huge for someone like me with chronic pain & chronic fatigue. It makes all the difference in being able to actually do a back massage on myself every day versus only when I’m able to and absolutely need to, and even then I’d probably need to ask someone for help. I would know - I have 5 different massage gun types of devices & I’ve never been able to do as much self-help massage therapy as I’ve wanted/needed to. Until now — because of the BackBadger.Note on the quality of the device: incredible. I’m using v3 with the silicone sleeves - and I have no complaints whatsoever. The company has taken a lot of effort to make a sturdy, premium product that feels good & safe to use in your hands. I hope to be using this BackBadger forever.Also, for anyone who has used a Theracane or similar trigger point self-help tool, this is like that but way better because with a massage gun, you don’t have to do any continuous effort of pulling/massaging movement to get relief. You just turn your massager on, bring the BackBadger up/around/etc and just hold it in place until you want to move it etc.Being able to use my massage gun by myself all along my back & everywhere else without having to rely on someone else helping me - it’s a hugely empowering thing in my life. Not to mention how much of a help it’s been & will be to my chronic pain management self-care. So, thank you to the wonderful genius makers of this device for sharing your invention with the world!!Which reminds me, the customer service from this small two-person company has been unparalleled. I’ve never felt this taken care of by a company selling healthcare/wellness products before - thank you, Emily!So, for anyone thinking about getting the BackBadger to help them with pain relief via massage therapy, this is a no-brainer decision. The BackBadger + a massage gun = best decision you can make to enable you to massage yourself whenever you want/need, even with severe chronic pain & fatigue.— updated 3/1/24 with pic —Still loving using my BackBadger every day! Everyone in my family also bought their own BB too, it’s that good!I used the DIY tire wrap fix (thanks fellow reviewer!) around my Theragun for months before the minds behind BackBadger came out with their own Grip Wrap. The BackBadger Grip Wrap was much easier & faster to put on than the smelly cut tire. Overall it’s a better solution to the rotating issue for a reasonable price — check it out for your massage gun handle!Oh, also, pro tip: you can definitely use the BackBadger while sitting on a chair or stool to great effect with minimal effort! The only part you won't be able to reach is the part of you sitting 😅

I’ve had my massage gun for years and always said I needed one of these accessories but was too cheap to purchase it. Well I purchased it and I should have don’t it years ago!

The media could not be loaded. First. I love this tool. Thank you for making it.Also...the tool has rubber sleeves in the overlapping joints. The theragun makes more noise than the backbadger. This backbadger appears to be upgraded after other videos I saw.This is a must if you back pain and you live alone... or if people are getting tired of using the massage gun on you.I like being able to control the angle and pressure of the massager. I prefer to use the massager myself rather than have a significant other try to carry out my instructions. Love the autonomy the backbadger has given me to remove the chronic pain that I often wake up with. I wish I would have got this setup soonerI read a review that some consumers had trouble attaching the backbadger to the theragun. Upon getting the backbadger I took it to best buy to see which massager would function with it. I too struggled to get the handle to sufficiently tighten to prevent drift. I use a lot of pressure to address my situation. massages hurt, but bust the spasms and give me relief afterward. With the pressure my massage therapist uses, the theragun rolled left and right. We tried the hypervolt and it was held fast. We decided the difference was likely the smaller handle on the theragun. We wrapped a small cloth around the handle and it spun around worse. As we were trying to devise a way to increase the diameter to improve the grip of the back badger to the theragun. We both agreed that a rubber wrap would be a likely successful choice. I suggested a bicycle innertube. I ordered a wide bicycle tube from Amazon. I am glad I tried to adapt the theragun to the backbadger. It was worth it.In my own opinion... and those at best buy, the theragun is one of the superior massage gun as far as amplitude 16mm and stall force (60lbs). People like me with deep chronic backpain benefit from increased travel (amplitude) and stronger internal motor that allows the massager to be pressed forcefully into spasming muscles the break the spasms. The theragun pro was what I wanted for my situation, yet some reviews note that it is not capable of hooking to the theragun due to its smaller handle size.A 3.5-4" wide fat bicycle tire did the trick. Ordered from Amazon1Cut across the inner tube a few inches away from valve stem.2 open innertube refold the innertube to give it maximal width without circular drift. ( this allows the innertube to be straightly wrapped on the handle without drifting up the handle)3. I tightly wrapped the innertube 3-4 time around the handed4. Use the ratcheting straps to connect to handleI have used 3 full batteries without having drift in the handle. All the gauges are visibleI am so happy with my decision.Maybe a piece of 4" wide rubber (12-18 inches long) could be added to this kit to make it more adaptable for massager with smaller handles.If you have a favorite massager and it dances in the back badger... I found success with a bicycle inner tube to increase handle widthI also wrapped a piece of gorilla duct tape on top and bottom. Kept the theragun even more secure and allowed easy airport transit.Just a side note. The theragun pro, which is an amazing complimentary tool for the backbadger. If the batteries stop working, the batteries are fine. The adaptor is faulty and buy an aftermarket one for $20. The aftermarket was more reliable than the original. I still have no regrets with this setup.

I would have gone 5 stars but for the one flaw (for me) being that it’s heavy to hold for arthritic hands. I’m thinking it would have helped to have a harness like they make for deep sea fishing to give it an anchor and distribute some of the weight from a human to the harness. It is well made and holds my percussion massage gun tight, is quite adjustable too. Once you figure out the best configuration for your needs you should have no issue reaching your entire back. I’m not sure about lower but if you use it on the floor in a fetal position, maybe the glutes are within reach.My biggest issue is with difficulty holding it, then holding it steady. I can see this being less of an issue for most men, but some women may have similar difficulties and those of us with arthritis in the thumb joint will for certain. It folds up compact for its size, so this feature is excellent. The straps are sturdy and are easy to synch. I think we can all agree that its price point is a little high but if you want cheaper you might be disappointed in the quality. This is built to last! I do not know how aftermarket service is, I’ve so far had few issues, but then again I don’t use it as much as I thought I would. The metal tubes are powder coated but unfortunately mine came with chips on one of the pieces and it was like that sealed in the box so this was a quality control issue. I kept it but that has always annoyed me considering how much it cost. Using this is slightly awkward so I sincerely hope the seller does R&D into how to make a good solid harness for it, and price it reasonably.

This thing reaches every where!