Comments on: Back Roller http://www.livewellchiropracticcenters.com/back-roller Walnut Creek Chiropractor Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:21:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Margo Montage http://www.livewellchiropracticcenters.com/back-roller/comment-page-1#comment-1428 Margo Montage Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:33:14 +0000 http://www.livewellchiropracticcenters.com/back-roller#comment-1428 I have owned a MAROLLER in the past and wanted a new roller. This is not as good as the "official" MAROLLER. It is lighter and not nearly as effective. I wish I had held out for the genuine article. Rating: 3 / 5 I have owned a MAROLLER in the past and wanted a new roller. This is not as good as the “official” MAROLLER. It is lighter and not nearly as effective. I wish I had held out for the genuine article.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> By: bob-o-link http://www.livewellchiropracticcenters.com/back-roller/comment-page-1#comment-1427 bob-o-link Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:14:54 +0000 http://www.livewellchiropracticcenters.com/back-roller#comment-1427 You should NOT use this if you have any spine injuries. The roller is made of wood, though it's not one solid piece, which was somewhat disappointing. The rubber rings on each end do a good job of keeping it from sliding around as you roll on it. <br /> <br />I work at a computer all day long and have problems with tightness in my neck and back almost constantly, in spite of daily workouts. I got the back roller a couple of weeks ago and have used it a half dozen times since then. It comes with a four-page write-up that's completely useless and reads like it's been written by a non-native English speaker on drugs. To use the back roller, you put in on a hard surface and lie down so that your neck falls in the groove between the two bumps. You then bend your knees, put your hands behind your head and gently push upward with your feet so that the roller rolls a little farther down your neck. You stop as soon as you feel any tension and stay there for a couple of minutes and repeat until you get down to your lower back, making sure your spine stays in the groove the entire time. The point is not really to roll but rather to let the bumps press into the erector muscles and relax away any knots. <br /> <br />It works great and definitely helps relieve tension in the rhomboid muscles, which is a huge problem for me and usually for anyone who spends their day sitting in front of a computer. The first time I use it (I usually do two or three runs-through from neck to lower back), it hurts A LOT but I definitely feel better afterwards and it works the knots out better than the Shiatsu massager I have. Overall, I think this is a must-have is you have back pain, though it only really helps if the pain is muscle strain and it works better on the upper and middle back than the lower back because of the way the spine curves. Rating: 5 / 5 You should NOT use this if you have any spine injuries. The roller is made of wood, though it’s not one solid piece, which was somewhat disappointing. The rubber rings on each end do a good job of keeping it from sliding around as you roll on it.

I work at a computer all day long and have problems with tightness in my neck and back almost constantly, in spite of daily workouts. I got the back roller a couple of weeks ago and have used it a half dozen times since then. It comes with a four-page write-up that’s completely useless and reads like it’s been written by a non-native English speaker on drugs. To use the back roller, you put in on a hard surface and lie down so that your neck falls in the groove between the two bumps. You then bend your knees, put your hands behind your head and gently push upward with your feet so that the roller rolls a little farther down your neck. You stop as soon as you feel any tension and stay there for a couple of minutes and repeat until you get down to your lower back, making sure your spine stays in the groove the entire time. The point is not really to roll but rather to let the bumps press into the erector muscles and relax away any knots.

It works great and definitely helps relieve tension in the rhomboid muscles, which is a huge problem for me and usually for anyone who spends their day sitting in front of a computer. The first time I use it (I usually do two or three runs-through from neck to lower back), it hurts A LOT but I definitely feel better afterwards and it works the knots out better than the Shiatsu massager I have. Overall, I think this is a must-have is you have back pain, though it only really helps if the pain is muscle strain and it works better on the upper and middle back than the lower back because of the way the spine curves.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Tiny Yogini http://www.livewellchiropracticcenters.com/back-roller/comment-page-1#comment-1426 Tiny Yogini Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:18:23 +0000 http://www.livewellchiropracticcenters.com/back-roller#comment-1426 Okay, maybe that's stretching it (no pun intended), but I really do love this massager. I practice yoga and exercise regularly, but still hold stress in my upper back and neck. I've suffered chronic muscle tightness in those areas for about 10 years. <br /> <br />I bought this item while suffering from a back muscle spasm. I didn't want to go the medication route, so I used this every day for about 30 minutes, along with yoga. It really made a difference. It gets deep into the erector muscles and cuts through tension like butter. For chronic tightness, you'll have to use this regularly, as your muscles will want to tighten again after treatment (just like after massage). But you know what? You're worth the time required to spend on your health. :) <br /> <br />Namaste Rating: 5 / 5 Okay, maybe that’s stretching it (no pun intended), but I really do love this massager. I practice yoga and exercise regularly, but still hold stress in my upper back and neck. I’ve suffered chronic muscle tightness in those areas for about 10 years.

I bought this item while suffering from a back muscle spasm. I didn’t want to go the medication route, so I used this every day for about 30 minutes, along with yoga. It really made a difference. It gets deep into the erector muscles and cuts through tension like butter. For chronic tightness, you’ll have to use this regularly, as your muscles will want to tighten again after treatment (just like after massage). But you know what? You’re worth the time required to spend on your health. :)

Namaste
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Rachael Phalanges http://www.livewellchiropracticcenters.com/back-roller/comment-page-1#comment-1425 Rachael Phalanges Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:41:05 +0000 http://www.livewellchiropracticcenters.com/back-roller#comment-1425 I love this product. It's perfect for rolling down the back to get to some great pressure points. It's not to be used as a light roller, as the weight of your body is against it, but it really gets some of those tight muscles to relax and let go. Rating: 5 / 5 I love this product. It’s perfect for rolling down the back to get to some great pressure points. It’s not to be used as a light roller, as the weight of your body is against it, but it really gets some of those tight muscles to relax and let go.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Atman http://www.livewellchiropracticcenters.com/back-roller/comment-page-1#comment-1424 Atman Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:33:22 +0000 http://www.livewellchiropracticcenters.com/back-roller#comment-1424 I own many massage tools and this has become my favorite. It wooks very well for the spine, neck, legs, and shoulders. The shape allows you to really get deep into the muscles. It can be used by yourself on yourself easily, and works great on others. It is also very well made! Rating: 5 / 5 I own many massage tools and this has become my favorite. It wooks very well for the spine, neck, legs, and shoulders. The shape allows you to really get deep into the muscles. It can be used by yourself on yourself easily, and works great on others. It is also very well made!
Rating: 5 / 5

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