Whilst BakBalls are clearly designed for the spine they may be used just like a single massage ball and applied to all other areas of the body such as the limbs, torso, head, hands and feet. Watch the videos below for more details. 

 

With self-treatment you have the choice to hold the pressure for longer or shorter times depending on your pain response, degree of stiffness and desired outcome. 

 

Either lay on the balls, sit or lean against them. 

 

For your spine, position the balls horizontally so that the central spinous processes run vertically between the two balls. 

 

Adjust the pressure by moving your body and changing your body position. Sometimes this may involve moving your limbs to adjust the angle, depth and pressure of contact.

 

You may move consciously, creating a slow rolling motion over the balls to massage and enhance blood flow. Or you can remain still holding a stationary pressure over the body for a period of time. 

 

Listen to your body. Ensure the pressure is comfortable or what I like to call “comfortable discomfort”. At my clinic we refer to “good pain” as “gooch” (good ouch)!

 

As tissues adapt and heal with the pressure you should feel a diminution of sensation or pain. 

 

If pain amplifies, discontinue and move to the next area. 

 

For best results, after your Bakball session, it can be helpful to practice small amplitude movements or stretch the areas you’ve massaged.