The Bijkerk Therapeutic Wrap

It should probably be Bijkerk-Pippen, but that takes up too much room on the title slot.

As most of you know, I don't endorse a whole lot of products on this site. I get offers out the yang, and most times for nothing more than the occasional nod in someone's direction. The thing is, you people are counting on me to deliver honest - if somewhat acerbic - opinions, and I can't do that if I take kickbacks. People have sent me products to test, only to have me tell them that, at best, I can't write about it because it sucks so bad. If I get something good, and I think it's worthwhile, I'll write a review of it here. However...It has to be pretty  freakin' GOOD for me to do that. Occasionally, a gem falls into my lap.

Jeanne Bijkerk-Pippin's therapeutic wrap is just such a gem.

I got my hands on one of these little treasures about four years ago, during a seminar at Chuck's place. Jeanne was making a few by hand in her dining room, with a big sewing machine on the dining table and brightly colored material coupled with various threads, swatches and patterns scattered all about like an explosion had taken place in Raggedy Anne's undrewear drawer.

"Hey Bobbe, you might like this" she said, as I tried to negotiate the flotsam of material to get another cup of coffee, "It can help you with your neck soreness". She tossed a dark blue cloth tube at me, catching me square in the nose with a muffled "Mmrrrphh!"

"Thanks, Jeanne, but somehow I don't see a Nerf slap-bag as being very therapeutic for my neck."

Jeane explained that it was a microwaveable neck wrap, intended to bring a penetrating warmth to the neck, shoulders or legs. She sold them locally, and gave them as gifts during the holidays. Being a manly man, I usually put no stock in such things but I graciously accepted her kind gift. I figured Caren might use it once or twice, and it would end up as a door-stopper, or something.

That was four years ago, and the therapeutic wrap has become my wife's religion.

When she comes home at night after a long day of craning her neck at a computer screen crunching numbers for a bunch of ungrateful, monosyllabic corporate morons with their heads shoved firmly up their own accountant asses, that wrap is the first thing she goes for. Sometimes she calls ahead when she's a few minutes away & has me nuke it for her so it's ready right when she walks in the door.

The wraps themselves are made from soft flannel filled with flax seed, and retains the heat for 20-30 minutes. They are amazing when you need to soothe tired sore muscles, and I speak from experience on this. They're designed to be versatile so they can be used around your neck, back, knees, hips...whatever ails you. I have fallen asleep with this thing on. Which, looking back, probably wasn't the smartest thing to do on the freeway.

They make a wonderful gift to pamper that special someone with, or a great gift for yourself.  Add them to a gift box from bed, bath and beyond, or arrange something special for your significant other. Throw in a spa retreat gift card. That may sound a touch girly, but trust me on this one, guys...It gets you out of the doghouse.

The therapeutic wraps go for $25.00, and there is probably some shipping added to that. But I can personally attest that you get your money's worth, and they last forever.

You can contact Jeanne at: jeanneb63@gmail.com to order.