I am afraid of the hard foam rollers because of my injuries but all the soft rollers seem to crumble after a few uses from reviews. How is yours?
1765811
It's fantastic...use mine almost daily...I also have a firmer roller...no comparison...this softer roller is luxury. I use it to do the MELT Method.
1765812
I am 200 lbs. and I have used mine daily for the last 6 months or more and it is doing great, I cannot tell any difference from brand new.Also it appears to be the right amount of softness for my weight because I can feel the "give" in it as it conforms to my body the way they say it is supposed to in the book, if it ever wears out or if anything ever happens to it I will get another just like it.
1765813
I have only had my roller for about 2 months. Definitely better that my hard roller. I am using it mostly for the Melt exercises. So far seems to be holding up well.
1765814
So far works great, and no signs of use. We have one in the busy PT clinic where I work and it is doing great.
1765815
My OPTP soft pink roller is holding up well and soft enough to press fingers into but still keeps its shape. I roll up to the injury, not on the injury. I suppose you could return this item if it is not what you need, or give it to someone else who may like it. I like the OPTP soft pink roller which is also sized well to roll the back of the head and neck.
1765816
Mine is doing great. It is the same type that I used at physical therapy. As to hardness, I'd say it is firm but not nearly so hard as some I've used. The different colors indicate hardness, pink being the softest. I can't really speak to whether it will be too hard for you. Good luck.
1733666
Try to get better rollers. The ones provided tend to leave lint behind which will, in leave an unwanted mess.
1114393
I've had the same problem! I don't think it would make any difference if you treated it any less rough. I think it comes from the continual heat that makes the plastic brittle. I have had them fall off just laying in my cabinet. I bought another one and the heat on it is not enough for my hair so I am not pleased with it at all. I have long hair and the ends get curled but the rest of my hair stays straight. I liked my first one at first but after the teeth fell off It got to where I could not use it. Sorry, wish I could have been more positive and encouraging.
1511423
I'm wondering about this as well...seems like it would have this issue. I just got one but am concerned about using it until my 4 month old can roll in all directions and right himself if need be.
2262959
I can relate! I had to roll the very tight to my scalp and try to lean my head back so that they wont flip to my face and fall. It is either my hair is not long enough for these rollers for the clips to hold or I need bigger clips for this job. However, while using these rollers, I managed to roll my hair, trying to achieve an inwards curl, by fixing the clip holders towards my scalp, parallel or next to my scalp. Not keeping the clip holders on top, but placing them under the roller. I hope that made sense! Another good idea is using youtube for some good tips. At least you will get a visual guide instead. I can relate! I had to roll the very tight to my scalp and try to lean my head back so that they wont flip to my face and fall. It is either my hair is not long enough for these rollers for the clips to hold or I need bigger clips for this job. However, while using these rollers, I managed to roll my hair, trying to achieve an inwards curl, by fixing the clip holders towards my scalp, parallel or next to my scalp. Not keeping the clip holders on top, but placing them under the roller. I hope that made sense! Another good idea is using youtube for some good tips. At least you will get a... » Read More I can relate! I had to roll the very tight to my scalp and try to lean my head back so that they wont flip to my face and fall. It is either my hair is not long enough for these rollers for the clips to hold or I need bigger clips for this job. However, while using these rollers, I managed to roll my hair, trying to achieve an inwards curl, by fixing the clip holders towards my scalp, parallel or next to my scalp. Not keeping the clip holders on top, but placing them under the roller. I hope that made sense! Another good idea is using youtube for some good tips. At least you will get a visual guide instead. « Show Less
1094406
I would not recommend this roller. Look for the Melt Method roller. It's blue and much softer. I sent this one back because it was too hard. If Amazon does not have it, go to the Melt Method website.
1187029
Not do much.. The motorized roller wear out easy and also if you have a larger person and it male, and weight is applied it could break the roller part! Not a good experience with this product... And I work in the beauty field...returned
1949915
I don't have any trouble handling them when they are ready. The ends are hot so avoid that, but the roller itself has some newer kind of casing than my really old ones did.
1972267
I also have a serious back injury. I use my roller on my side when my back is too tender. Then I roll my upper thighs to relax before rolling my back. I have to be very gentle on my back and just gently roll back and forth, without resting my whole weight onto the roller. After using the roller for 6 months, I have much less pain.The more you use the roller, the more you will be able to get rid of pain. I hope by detailing my use, you will have ideas on how to use this for yourself! :)
269443
I bruised in the beginning but as I got better, that stopped. So, I hooped as often each day as I could for no more than a minute or so each time. I have emailed the company for some guidance and they have been very helpful. I really like it and can see the difference. Good luck
2049552
We have been using ours without any problems. You might try cleaning the rollers with a little alcohol & see if that helps.
1812159
This is the only rumble roller that I have owned. I can't compare the firmness of any other rumble roller. If your back is tender you may want to consider purchasing a regular foam roller. When I first purchased foam rollers, they were sold by colors to indicate the firmness of the roller. The white was the softest, green was a medium and the black was the firmest. I alternate between my regular black foam roller and the rumble roller, depending on how intense of a massage I need. I find the rumble roller is good for people that have "graduated" from the regular foam rollers. The bumps on the rumble roller can be very intense if you are not use to it. I hope this answers your question. Good luck! This is the only rumble roller that I have owned. I can't compare the firmness of any other rumble roller. If your back is tender you may want to consider purchasing a regular foam roller. When I first purchased foam rollers, they were sold by colors to indicate the firmness of the roller. The white was the softest, green was a medium and the black was the firmest. I alternate between my regular black foam roller and the rumble roller, depending on how intense of a massage I need. I find the rumble roller is good for people that have "graduated" from the regular foam rollers. The... » Read More This is the only rumble roller that I have owned. I can't compare the firmness of any other rumble roller. If your back is tender you may want to consider purchasing a regular foam roller. When I first purchased foam rollers, they were sold by colors to indicate the firmness of the roller. The white was the softest, green was a medium and the black was the firmest. I alternate between my regular black foam roller and the rumble roller, depending on how intense of a massage I need. I find the rumble roller is good for people that have "graduated" from the regular foam rollers. The bumps on the rumble roller can be very intense if you are not use to it. I hope this answers your question. Good luck! « Show Less
1056992
I read some reviews before my purchase where women complained about the clips too.. I also read that some did find other clips that work better, I would just be careful, if the clips are metal they will get hot, you could burn yourself so just be cautious when handling them.. I found the clips to work a lot better when I have the rollers in pretty tight.. Good luck!!
706224
If you have used a regular foam roller (the long kind you find at the gym), the Original one of these is probably 2-3x firmer than those. If you're new to foam rolling, it's best to start with the original. It will get your muscles used to trigger point/roller therapy. The first several times it can be intrusive to the muscles but over time, and the more you get used to it, I would highly recommend the firmer model after a couple a year or two of using the original one. Hope that helps and kick butt in your triathlon!!! :-)
1659933
I agree with other response. The rollers make it easier to push onto the arms, but it doesn't roll freely.
1875711
Nope...mine stayed in perfect condition! I wonder if it is caused my water damage? It's basically just memory foam...and I know sometimes memory foam acts weird if exposed to excessive amounts of water.
218096
Yeah, it is softer. It isn't as soft as I was hoping, but it is distinctively different. Most importantly, my old hard plastic rollers were slowly shredding the softwood floors in my study, and these aren't. And they make less noise while rolling, so they're soft enough for my purposes, at least.