LittleMum Back Deep Tissue Massager, Back Stretcher, Relieve Sciatic Pain, Middle Back Pain, HIPS Pain, Lumbar Pain, Anterior Pelvic Tilt, Piriformis Syndrome

Good for knots in back

Little mum never ceases to amaze me with every new product release. This is more than just a knot remover mobility tool, this is a necessity for everyone worldwide. I do high intensity interval training workouts everyday for exercise. My body gets sore in places I’m not aware of, until I start using little mum mobility tools. Thanks to this knot remover, I’m able to provide immediate relief for all of my sore muscles all over my body. This mobility tool remover is worth every single penny. The build quality and materials used is perfect in every way imaginable. I love it. Don’t hesitate. Buy this mobility tool immediately. Buy this as a gift for everyone you love. Especially fitness enthusiasts. They will love you forever. No exaggeration. I will continue to buy every variation they make of this tool. Absolutely amazing, thank you

This product has provided me with immediate relief. You have to start low and slow. However, it’s impact cannot be denied. Be gentle with yourself and don’t overdo it the first go round. But I carve out a little bit of my time each day to use this product because it has made a difference..

This is the fourth LittleMum product I've tried and now in my top 2 favorites, though probably the one I use the most. (One I returned because I didn't find it helpful, so I don't love them all blindly. :) ) I was particularly interested in this for targeting my middle-lower back muscles that are deeper and harder to reach with most tools. It took some time finding ways to use this and positioning myself right, but now that I've figured it out, I really, really like it. Remember to rest with pressure for the most effect. The back stretch side is great for a quick stretch and relief. It can often immediately adjust something to make things feel more in alignment. The neck/head massage parts are hit or miss for me. I have other tools that are better, and the rubber coating can pull on my hair. But if nothing else is around, it's nice to have this option. I don't find it to be the right position or depth for the iliopsoas release that it advertises. Other tools seem to be much more effective for me, especially when you can customize their positioning and targeting for your unique physiology. But it's quite possible this would work for some people. It's also small and light enough that I've been able to pack it in a carryon for a work trip, knowing the travel would likely put strain on my back.

The headline is intentional, as this device is not for those who do not appreciate the wisdom of this type of therapeutic device. Much like a theracane, it requires some trial and error, self learning about trigger points and how they respond, and understanding your personal challenges/issues. Just to be clear, I am not a workout warrior or fitness model/influencer. I am old dude who hurts more from doing nothing than something and wakes up sore and stiff unless I regularly exercise. I have a couple problem spots that result in chronic tendonitis (diagnosed tendonosis in rotator cuff and bicep as well as quad, hip flexor, and gluteus medius). It took me some time to figure out how this device and the other one they sell, as I bought both. This device was probably used as a torture device sometime in the past. But it also helped me dig into those areas and relieve some of the tension and increase the mobility while reducing the pain (will not eliminate the pain). I won't lie, I seriously considered returing this thing as the first few attempts were mostly pain. But with a little patience and tolerance of suffering, I found some uses for these that I have not found with a theracane, lacrosse ball, trigger point ball, etc... So it's staying in my bag of torture instruments. One piece of advice, find a decently sized open space on the floor with a little bit of padding to offset the discomfort you are about to inflict on yourself. Like most of these types of devices, some expert guidance is beneficial. After that, you just have to experiment carefully with an awareness of good, necessary pain vs pain that leads to injury. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star is lack of guidance. The short video is a good start but honestly, there could be a series of them illustrating the different ways to position yourself and the device to apply pressure in the right spot and achieve the desired muscle release.