The Pressure Positive Co. Jacknobber II Handheld Massage Tool, Purple

My feet and shoulders tend to cause me the most pain and this Jacknobber has given me a lot of relief. For my shoulders, I typically use my theracane as I haven't figured just how to correctly position this thing to dig into my shoulders, but for my feet, this is awesome. There are 4 different sized ends allowing you to switch to the size needed in order to get to the knot causing the pain. I typically run the largest one up and down my arches over my socks to loosen up and sort of "warm up" the area I'm going to work on, and then I use one of the smaller sizes to apply direct pressure and work out the knots. Depending on how much I work the same area, I can end up sore, but the relief I feel overrides any temporary soreness. One 30 minute session with my jacknobber is usually good enough to keep my feet pain free for a solid week before I need to use it again. Now, going back to my shoulders, this thing feels AMAZING when my husband uses it to do my shoulders for me, but like I said, I can't seem to pinpoint my shoulder knots and get it as deep as he can. This also feels good on my calves. Just lightly running it up and down my legs relieves a lot of tension. I think this is a great product for knots and pressure points and the hard plastic material leads me to believe this thing will last for a very long time. I also like how lightweight it is so it doesn't tire my hands when I'm using it. It's also a perfect size ( it stands 3.5" tall and 4" long) and comfortably fits into my hands and my husband's hands.

First, the Jacknobber is made of hardened, smooth clear plastic (may be a diff material) and it is made in the USA. It has four pressure points of different sizes, I use the bigger ones to apply pressure to areas on my neck and shoulder and instantly feel it working on trigger points. You can massage or simply apply pressure to your trigger points to relieve some of your pain. I suggest holding the jacknobber down for about 20 seconds on trigger points or slowly slide up and down on larger areas you are working on. My wife has used it on me and I on her. We both have felt a huge difference compared to other products we've used. I like the fact that it is so smooth, it slides on your skin with ease, without the need to use lotion or balms. You can still use some, but I don't think you'll need to. The Jacknobber is compact, light and very strong. I can't really see it snapping off. A great, well made product. Give it a try, but be patient and do it right. You might need more than just a few sessions/tries. This product is not intented to cure or resolve medical issues you maybe having. I have pain due to an industrial accident, so the Jacknobber only helps me get temporary relief, but as short as it maybe, this little tool does help me work on my trigger points. If you any doubts, ask your doctor first. Good Luck.

My wife is relentless with the back rub requests and I have the onset of carpal tunnel to contend with so I ordered this little guy to alleviate my own discomfort during the massages. It arrived in the mail a couple days ago and we are officially through the product's test phase. This review, obviously, is unique to my wife and I so please take that into consideration - she's pretty small. Firstly, on my end, things are great. Most of the quad-legged massage tools I've used have a main ball for grip. They're usually large, which is fine, but they don't allow for much movement . The Jacknobber is much easier to grip. I'm trying to find a way to describe it but I imagine you can sort it out by looking at the picture. My fingers web between the different prongs allowing me a stronger, more confident grip. Because of this, movement is smoother and the strain on my palm and wrists is lessened greatly. Thus, for me, this tool is a solid victory and definitely worth the low prices I'm seeing here. Now, we have ran into some problems working her back with it. Again, my wife is a slight whisper of a woman and running this thing along her spine feels a bit aggressive sometimes. The smoothness of the nobs allow for a kinder transition over bone but it's still not exactly what we need - said nobs are too far apart to hug snugly her spine. This isn't a huge problem, however, as I just rotate my grip and work the muscles with one ball instead of two. If you're servicing a skinny woman, buyer beware. You'll get inventive but shoulder work is pretty easy as is the base of the skull. Where the Jacknobber truly shone, though, was in footwork. After toying with this for a bit my wife got horizontal on the couch and put her feet in my lap. We watched television for a bit before I decided to try massaging the pads and arches of her feet and was wildly successful. It's deliciously invigorating to dole out a moan-garnering foot rub to a woman and for this I thank the Pressure Positive Company with hysterical zeal. At one point I got up to use the restroom and when I came back, she had continued where I left off and was working the ball of a foot at her toe base. Something to keep in mind. :) I recommend swooping this little dude up because the price is nice and every man needs these kinds of weapons in the arsenal. I thank you for your time. - t

I use the Jacknobber II on the muscles around my right SI joint. These muscles are deep and very hard to reach, but the nobber's smaller points (it has two diameters: 7/8 in. and 1 1/8 in.) are very effective. The tool's height is 3 1/2 in., which makes it possible to apply a lot of force into the muscle by using your own weight. The first time I used the nobber I stayed on the floor for 30-45 minutes or more, placing it under my hip and working it deep into the muscles. Pressing those long-cramped muscles into submission felt so good that I over did it, and I had a little soreness the next day. But I started to learn how to use the tool with greater and greater effectiveness without getting sore at all. The tool's hardness is an asset in my opinion. It is not difficult to control how much pressure you apply, and the tool doesn't squish away when you want to press hard. I'm amazed at how many nooks and crannies with cramped muscles I've found around the SI joint using the smaller points, and how many directions I can tug and press the muscles with it. I've tried the Davinci Tool Firm and the Knobble II as well. They are both good products and have their uses - but for deep, pinpoint control, this tool is my favorite by far.

I have very deep tissue knots, no matter how hard or how long they are rubbed, they never go away. I have had the same knot for almost two years, so I started looking for tools to help my husband when he rubs my back. I tried one that was in the shape of a dolphin, but the fins left giant indentions in my back. Then I found this, so I ordered it. It does get down to a couple of the knots, but it doesn't touch my deep knot. To bad those shiatsu chair massager's are so expensive. All in all, this is an okay product, but it doesn't do much for my knots.

I bought this and the Knobble II just to play with a couple months ago and see if they would do anything for me. I was in an auto accident years ago and my muscles just haven't been the same in some areas. Now for me, nothing will beat a therapeutic massage, but this is great for at-home use trying to calm those troublesome spots that like to flare on me from time to time. I like this for getting the deep spots around my hips and thighs and in some cases just behind my shoulders. With the way it's constructed I can angle it around until I've found the right grip and the right spot so I can start to relieve tension. I'm even starting to get my boyfriend to become a fan since this is great for getting in around his shoulder blades when I use it on him. I end up using the Knobble II around the back of my head and neck for tension headaches and the like, but I think for me having the pair is great. If one tool doesn't quite work in one spot I can try the other one! I'm very satisfied with both purchases overall. Both are definitely made to last so I'm pretty confident I'll be using these for a long time to come.

I have a lot of deep tissue pain and am trying many products to help ward off pharmaceutical dependency. When this arrived I was initially disappointed. It seemed hard to hold (small hands) and didn't dig in where I wanted relief (hip flexors). I was about to return it, when I asked my husband to use it on my back. Heaven! This is the most amazingly effective back massager I have ever used. You don't need much pressure, so the person using it on you doesn't become fatigued. My husband loved it too and he isn't easy to please. Just now my 7 year old giant breed dog walked by and I decided to try it on him. Recent x-rays show he has some calcification in his lower spine, so, although he is not a breed that shows pain, I suspect he has some discomfort. He loved it! Stood stock still while I ran it up and down his spine. When I stopped, he continued standing and refused to move until I started again. This tool may not be able to help with every pain; but what it does, it does extremely well. It may even work on my hips, if I take time to work with it.

I just got the jacknobber about a week and half ago. I had pain in my shoulders from knots due to heavy weightlifting over the years. I put it on the ground and leaned into it with my shoulder. It hit all the tiny hard to reach knots. both shoulder now feels 100% better. I also have a huge knot in one of my glute muscles which in turn causes my lower back and hamstring to be tight. I was able to hit all the same hard to reach spots where the pain is. I can already feel my glute muscle loosening up and functioning better when i walk. Considering how cheap this product is and how effective it is gotta be the best massage device I've ever had.

It’s a great tool to get those hard to reach spots.

Very helpful.

Resistente y muy útil.

Artikel wie beschrieben, flott geliefert. Künftig werde ich den Jacknobber immer dabei haben. Besonders wenn ich verreise. Sehr Empfehlenswert zur Massage von Triggerpunkten und Faszien.

Excellent piece of equipment although slightly overpriced. My daughter, a Physiotherapy Doctor found the tool very effective as it reduced the pressure that she had to put by her own fingers earlier, on the patient's area of discomfort.