Our new massage-stick
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326198)
Rockingham, Australia
November 21, 2021 6:53pm CST
At different stages of our lives, my husband and I both hurt our backs quite badly, and from time to time, we still have trouble. It takes very little to upset mine and certain actions will bring on a certain amount of pain.
We have found a really good chiropractor here. She doesn’t crunch bones thankfully. I always hated that but relies on massage and other methods to achieve results. She also suggested we buy a massage stick which is what you can see in the photo. We have found it very useful and I use it nearly every day on my sore spots.
We were able to buy it second-hand. The seller said that, since he bought a new mattress, he’d had no further trouble with his back which was interesting in itself.
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16 responses
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
22 Nov 21
Yes, I used to have a cheap mattress... After I bought a better one, I haven't had any problems with my back.
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@jefferson126 (3058)
• Shenzhen, China
22 Nov 21
Good for you.I also bought a massage device a bit like yours,the difference lied in i used it on my neck,there are something wrong on my neck.If i wrok in front of computer for a long,my neck will be painful.I accepted massage therapy before,but finally i bought a massage device,massage my neck when it's painful.this method can work well.
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@Fleura (29218)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 21
Leaning forwards using a computer screen is well known to cause neck problems. Your spine is designed to support your head held at the top, not at the front. Try positioning the monitor so you can sit with your head held straight, looking forwards, and I am sure this will be better.
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@RasmaSandra (73743)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Nov 21
Good for you and I hope that massage stick will help you both with your sore backs,
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
22 Nov 21
Glad you are able to get some relief with the massage stick
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@averygirl72 (37763)
• Philippines
17 Dec 21
We also buy something like that. It massages by vibrating. It is helpful to us and effective to relax the muscles
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@JudyEv (326198)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Dec 21
They are very helpful if you have aching muscles.
@Fleura (29218)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 21
Glad you have found something that helps. Funnily enough I'm just thinking of getting a new mattress. This one was bought when Big One was a baby and I think it's getting a bit saggy. I sometimes wake up feeling like my back muscles have gone into a sort of spasm, or other mornings I can't straighten up right away.
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@JESSY3236 (18953)
• United States
23 Nov 21
My uncle had a massager. I had been using it on my legs. Yeah new mattress do help if your back is hurting.
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@LindaOHio (157332)
• United States
22 Nov 21
We both sleep in recliners now to help our back problems. I'm glad your chiropractor and your massage stick help you out.
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@JudyEv (326198)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 21
@LindaOHio That's good that it's comfortable.
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@LindaOHio (157332)
• United States
22 Nov 21
@JudyEv I can't sleep on my sides due to hip problems and pain from my spine. My husband's recliner is big enough that he can sleep on his side if he chooses to.
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@DocAndersen (54407)
• United States
22 Nov 21
i have one (similar) and it is so useful!
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@DocAndersen (54407)
• United States
22 Nov 21
@JudyEv they are amazing, not sure I could bend without mine!
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@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
22 Nov 21
That sounds rather useful. Although, "massage stick" sounds a lot like "cat toy." 
Of course, that can be said for most things.
It is amazing what a difference a mattress can make. We had bought a new one when we moved in here, and it seemed good at first. However, I'm now about to the point of replacing it. The quality isn't as good as our previous mattress; that wasn't apparent at first but has become so over time. It's not a terrible mattress, but I think that it would be better suited for someone younger.
Of course, that can be said for most things.
It is amazing what a difference a mattress can make. We had bought a new one when we moved in here, and it seemed good at first. However, I'm now about to the point of replacing it. The quality isn't as good as our previous mattress; that wasn't apparent at first but has become so over time. It's not a terrible mattress, but I think that it would be better suited for someone younger.1 person likes this
