Back Roller for Back Pain Relief – Upgraded 100% Flexible Silicone That Wraps Around The Spine for Deeper Relief, Softer Than Hard Foam Rollers

I bought this roller along with another larger "original" foam roller. I had never used a foam roller before, but I was looking for some help with chronic back/shoulder pain. Previously, I visited a chiropractor and massage therapist over a long period (over 6 months) without significant improvement. At first, I tried this roller and wasn't impressed. I thought I would return it and keep the larger original roller. That one gave life-changing results. After a few days with the larger roller, though, this smaller and softer unit was good to work in more detail around the spine. I was just too stiff to get any use out of it at first. If you have very tight fascial adhesions on your back, I would recommend that you try the larger knobbed "orginal" roller. These two rollers together have benefitted me so much more than a chiro or massage therapist. And only in a matter of days! NEITHER the chiro or the massage therapist ever suggested using a foam roller. Probably because it is more effective than they could be. And may render their services irrelevant and a huge waste of cash.

I purchased this roller to take on vacations since I’m experiencing excruciating back pain. Huge amounts of walking exacerbate it. The roller’s small enough to pack in a suitcase, yet large enough to get the spots in your back that you want/need to hit. As others have mentioned, it’s very hard. There’s no padding on it. That’s not an issue for me, but it may be for some. I highly recommend this roller and find myself using it almost daily, even when not traveling. -If you can, do a few back stretches before you lie down on the roller. I think that helped me to relax more, and then… -RELAX your muscles as soon as you lie down on the roller. It’s not a soft thing to lay on to begin with and if you’re tensed up it will really hurt. Take a deep breath in, slowly breathe out, and imagine your muscles melting into the shape of the roller. -The instructions say to use this on the floor, which I do, but I also found the roller gave me quite a bit of relief if I used it on a bed. Since a bed is soft, of course, you won’t get the deep amount of pressure a hard floor gives. Just know that you could use it on a bed, if necessary, and still feel a benefit. -If my back muscles are really, really tender, I have folded a towel in half or thirds and put it between the roller and my back for just a little extra padding.

It works. But it hurts because it is just too hard. Relieved the regular back pains I have had but new pains due to its rigidity. I still use it but with 3 thicknesses of towel to ease the stiffness of the "foam".

This sucker is HARD. You will cause bruising if you're not careful, but it will be worth it. Partner was able to pop a vertebrae back into place that has been out for years, even with chiropractic and physical therapy. Quite literally the best money we have spent on a roller, ever. Update: one of us used this faithfully for a few days and managed to fix a whiplash injury from water skiing 40 years ago. We did NOT expect it to work that well! I also used it to fix my neck after years of having a persistent issue on one side. I am dumbfounded at how well this works when all sorts of professional services did not. We also took it on a trip in luggage because it's so portable. If I could give this more than 5 stars I would.

Bought this as a roller for travel in place of the 6" roller I use at home. It has no noticeable cushioning on the surface, so if you're going to put most of your body weight on this like for rolling kinks out of your back, expect it to be PAINFUL - unless maybe you have enough cushion on your own body that you don't notice...

Purchased this because we currently use a large foam roller. I am 5'1 and the foam roller is really large and I cannot fully relax on it, this smaller roller allows me to lay flat and let all my muscles relax. The only downfall is it is really hard versus the softer foam. In fact it bruised my husband after he used it! He did not know it did until I saw his back the next day and he had lined bruises up and down it. Did not cause him pain or anything, but dang...maybe use a softer foam!

Soft enough to not bother the bones of the spine, yet firm enough to really work out muscle knots. The fact that it accommodates both sides of the back simultaneously is a great design feature. The groove that lets the spine move without being pressured is a really nice element for those that can't handle the typical foam roller. Very effective at getting odd spots (like between the shoulder blades and spine).

I have some disc degeneration in the lower spine. My Chiropractor said it's normal because I sit commuting and then more sitting at work. My lower back has a nagging ache. I have tried a lot of things to release the pain. I stay active by walking, stretching and yoga 2 times a week. However the pain is still there. I have foam rollers and massage balls but they do not give much relief. I saw the headline for this product that it is designed smaller and gets into the spinal muscles. That made sense to me as I feel the problem is deep inside not just on the surface. So I tried it for several weeks now and it does dig into the muscles right along the lower back where I need it. It has relieved most of my back pain which I didn't expect. I am actually very impressed with the design, it's simple but brilliant. It has really helped me enjoy life more without so much pain. I cannot recommend this product highly enough. I love this product, it works, just get it.