Chirp Wheel XR Knot Kneader - Firm Massage Roller, Shiatsu Thumb Massage, Muscle Release Tool for Knots &Tension Relief | High Density Foam for Physical Therapy & Relaxation, 500lbs Capacity, 6" Mint

This is the upgraded one from the one that I bought five years ago. I love the acupressure points that the ridges add to stretching my back. I feel the difference significantly from when I start my day with the chirp wheel versus taking a few days off from using it. Whenever I feel stiff, which is multiple times a day, I just roll on it, hear that pop pop pop, exclaim, “Thank you Laaaaawd Jeeezus Christ!!” as the wheel pops my back into place, and go about my day again. It’s a really quick, effective fix. Be careful not to tip it over while you’re bent because you don’t want to land on your neck or your head.

I have the original Chirp wheels and while they definitely helped work knots and tension out of my back, my biggest complaint was that the channel for the spine wasn’t nearly deep enough and it would cause severe discomfort. I was never able to get my back to crack with the originals. With this new XR wheel, my back popped 3 times within the first few minutes. Sweet, sweet relief.With this particular wheel, my spine has much less pressure on it so the sides can work through the soft tissue properly.I love this version so much more. I do wish there was a larger diameter version with the same bumps and/or spinal channel depth so it didn’t have to be so intense every time, but I’ll take what I can get.

I wanted to cry the first time I tried to use this little bumpy chirp wheel it was soooo painful!! BUT stick with it!! Those bumps work out the knots on my back soooo well! I've gotten comfortable with rolling over various spots depending on how I stretch over it and it hits all the knots and sore spots in my back really well!! I highly recommend using the larger wheel first to stretch and loosen up and following up with this smaller one! Using the set together nightly has helped us to sleep better and keep working hard throughout the day instead of missing out on life due to back pain! General back or spine pain, sciatica pain, lumbar strain, this is an absolute must for you!!

Larger rings initially cause less discomfort. The smaller rings provide a better massage. You will get used to the smaller rings very quickly.

I love her so much… I use this every single night! It seems huge at first but feels amazing once you get used to it. Really stretches every part of your back. Real customer who cannot live without this.

Great results opening and releasing tension in your back. The wheel is sturdy and durable and easy to use.

Bought this one and the smaller set for my wife. She loves them and uses them every night! Her back pains have reduced greatly. The materials are great and, with the different sizes she can really hit specific spots

while i used it properly, and only when my back was screaming for relief, i still felt the material was too firm and high pressure for my liking. i do a lot of deep tissue when i get in-person massages, so no worries there, but i do think the combination of the smaller diameter, the raised nubs, and the back and forth motion contribute to an overly intense massage that elicits as much pain as it does relief. i personally would've benefitted from the classic Chirp wheel in the same or next size up. i would only want this intensity for trigger point therapy i.e. one spot at a time, and slowly. i am a 235lb male with big muscles and a big gut, for context