MELT Soft Body Roller

I have used the standard white styrofoam roller for many years. Unfortunately, I had some major surgery recently and I found that the old roller was just too hard. My physical therapist recommended rolling up a blanket and I tried that, but it was too soft.So I ordered this MELT Soft Roller which wasn't too soft and wasn't too hard and in the words of Goldilocks, it was just right. The only warning I would give is that this roller is considerably shorter and smaller (around) then the standard white/black rollers they have at the gym. I am 5'5 but if I was were much shorter I think this might be too short for me. (Note that I use this by laying my head down on the top and doing stretching such as "angel wings" - it has really helped with my posture issues after my surgery.)Recommended.

I've purchased rollers before and gotten the super hard ones- those hurt and are unusable for me. This one is softer, but still firm and allows plenty of pressure to be applied.

Excellent product! I use it regularly for relief of pain associated with tight muscles, and overuse from sports. Highly recommend on legs, mid-lower back; feeling the effects soon after using, and also very energizing. Best way to get a self-massage.

I love, love the Melt Method. As a massage therapist, there are a multitude of techniques, tools and therapies available. This truly is a therapy to be used every day by every mobile body is a healthy physical experience. This tool has limitations as the circumference is smaller than your traditional 6 inch roller and therefore makes it much more difficult to use w a taller or bigger body (5'9", 160lbs and fit). Its not possible to use this roller in a consistent line in areas (all long leg work, inner thigh) without readjustment and a break in compression. Ive tried multiple body positions to make adjustments and have not been successful for certain areas.

Learned about the MELT Method on a TV show and was interested in learning the techniques to help with overall achiness and stiffness. These products are better priced on amazon than thru the MELT website or thru the MELT instructors at classes. Really like this technique and will continue to practice the exercises. If you are doing MELT this roller is the one to get for best results, do not get cheaper imitations, they won't work as well. This roller has the right resistance and squishiness. Recommend also getting MELT hand and foot treatment, the MELT Method book by Sue Hitzmann and look for an instructional class if possible. It's usually a 2 class option to learn the upper body and lower body techniques. There are also instructional videos by Sue Hitzmann, the creator of MELT available on YouTube - very helpful.

I believe I have a product that will last for my lifetime (I am 68). I have physical therapy exercises to do on the roller. I am pleased with the roller.

This was a replacement roller for one I had to cut down to fit into my suitcase for a trip last summer. Now I am all set for home and away. I have used the book, The Melt Method, for several years with great back stiffness release. The Melt Method focuses on tight myofascia, which covers your muscles and has more nerve endings than muscles. Ouch! There are programs for hands, feet and all areas of the body. Check it out!!!

This truly is a soft roller; it is the third roller I have purchase but the only one that lives up to the claim of being soft. Believe me, it is still firm enough to the job - but soft enough that I will actually use it. The others hurt me so badly they just took up space in my house. It is also very reasonably priced.