Comments on: Back2Life Continuous Motion Massager

By: Book Reader

Book Reader — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Back2Life Review
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I tried one of these once and ordered my own immediately. It seems to work like the spinal decompression machines that chiropractors advertise and really relaxes your back, immediately. The people who’s machine I used were raving about it and said it really helped their back pain. There are lots of videos on the manufacturers website that explain how it works at [...] which someone might want to watch before ordering. (UPDATE): November 17, 2009 – Received my own back machine and am using it after doing ‘Bootcamp’ at the gym and being very sore…it seems to relax the back to where you aren’t tensing the muscles and you can stretch it out. If you go to Chiropractors I think this is what they call a ‘release’, where the tension goes away enough to where you can stretch your back and get it loosened up. Anyway, I’ve had really good luck with it. No matter what sort of back problems you have it seems like having something to relax your back would be helpful. The videos (which are on Youtube, besides the manufacturers website) indicate that its more for long term relief, but so far the short term relief seems good.

By: Arthur Riggs

Arthur Riggs — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Possibly Worthwhile, but a warning
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
After 20 years working in physical therapy, one thing I know about back pain is that what is helpful for one person may not be for others because of the multitude of causes. I decided to try the Back2Life because of the 30-day return offer. Although it didn't help me, the product is well made and I can see how it might be helpful for some people, especially for relaxing muscle spasm.

HOWEVER,...I found the company lacking in integrity when it came to returning the machine. After spending 45 minutes on 3 occasions trying to get through the "Return" line, I had to endure very high pressure to try it for "an additional 30 days". I relented and tried for the extended period without improvement and, since I was nearing the end of 60 days tried to return it. Turns out they give the 30 days extra from when you call to return it rather than adding an actual 30 days to your original time period. They were very stubborn about not taking it back even though I was only 2 days over "their" extension (but under 60 days).

Bottom line, possibly a decent machine, but the company is interested in getting your money by any means they can, rather than being satisfied to make their profit from satisfied customers. Be careful! (And if you need to return it, choose the "want to purchase" option on the phone rather than the "return" option--they will pick up right away rather than leaving you on hold forever.)

By: S. Block

S. Block — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Not worth the money
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This machine is terrible – my husband used it a few times and since then has had severe back and leg pain – his doctor thinks that this machine hurt him more than it did any good – company will not refund his money so don’t waste your money on this machine

By: H. Prentiss

H. Prentiss — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Looking like a fool for my pain in the—–back
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
It went together easy when instructions are read. I’m a man so following instructions was not easy. Getting up and down from the floor is the hard part. It does work your back and 12 minutes seems like a long time at first. Its not into my routine yet but getting there and so far so good.

By: T. Huynh

T. Huynh — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Love it!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Helps my sore back and is so simple to use! I received my Back2Life in 2 days and used it the same night!