One back pain relief product that has received mixed reviews is DaVinci Tool Soft, which retails for about $17 on Amazon. People praise the product for its ability to release trigger points in the neck region, reduce calf cramps, and relieve general neck tension. However, others criticize the product for its inability to support full body weight, treat sciatica, or make a noticeable difference in back pain. Generally, this tool is designed to induce relaxation and to be used on more delicate areas, so if you want something harder, you might want to try the DaVinci Tool Firm or the Body Back Buddy.
To use the DaVinci Tool Soft, you lie down, place the device on the top of your neck/base of your skull, and relax. You can place the tool in various places to relieve tension, ease muscle spasms, or treat sore spots. Each side of the tool has different patterns to work on the back in slightly different ways. Members also often use the DaVinci to minimize hand cramps or fatigue.
The DaVinci Tool Soft may not be stiff enough if you plan to work exclusively on the lower/mid lumbar areas of the back, which are best served by the blue DaVinci Tool Firm. However, the red Soft version is primarily designed for the delicate regions of the head and neck. It is also recommended that this tool be used in addition to the Body Back Buddy cane or the Spine-Worx alignment system.
The DaVinci Tool Soft has received some positive reviews for its use on neck pain, tension headaches, calf muscle pain, and skull tension. “I especially like how it can get under the shoulder blade,” says Douglas Figueredo of New York. “I’m using this product at the base of my skull to open up my cervical vertebrae,” explains R. Anderson of Southern California. “This is a great little tool for pressure point therapy,” relates an anonymous reviewer from Washington DC, who adds: “[It] It also works great for relieving tension in my neck that causes headaches.”
Several reviewers say that DaVinci Tool Soft is not as effective as other products they have tried. Consumers have mentioned the Body Back Buddy cane, the Spine-Worx realignment system, Dr. Riter’s Real-Ease neck relaxer, DaVinci tools firm, or even tennis balls. Several reports mention that it is difficult to figure out how to use the DaVinci as there are very few instructions. General complaints are that it is “too soft” to really reach aches and pains or support body weight. The DaVinci isn’t for everyone, but for $17 it could be a good stress-reducing travel companion.
