OPTP PRO-ROLLER Standard Density Foam Roller - Durable Roller for Back Massage, Deep Tissue Foam Roller Exercises, Stretching, Fitness, Yoga and Pilates - 36 Inches by 6 Inches, Blue

This is the roller to get. These foam rollers soften and torque and change shape over time. This one is hard enough that it remains fairly firm and straight and this is critically important to get the benefits from such rollers. Physical Therapists all use this one but it is true that they may have the cheaper softer ones for people just starting out on the roller and are struggling through the initial stages of inflamation or injury. Otherwise, THIS is the roller to get and I would suggest you ignore the few complaints about it being "too hard". You want these rollers hard for several reasons: 1. To do what they are intended to do, 2. To remain rigid and straight longer than a week.If you are using the roller properly, yes - you will have some discomfort and even what some might describe as "pain" which is why you don't get on these things and roll on them quickly; they are meant to work with slowly as you gradually use them to help to bring order to traumatized muscle and connective tissue. Your body will adapt if you use the roller regularly and what seems "hard" today re this roller will in 3.5 weeks of rolling everyday or every other day seem almost soft and a pleasurable nice gentle massage after that.So stick with it, don't go get a cheaper softer roller, and use it AS DIRECTED - yes even you, the non-expert, who thinks you know just exactly how hard or soft these things should be.The roller is for massage as well as stability (strengthening) work and again, in my professional experience in the trade, this is the best one out there. The only better one I've experienced is one I made by using plastic pipe from plumbers supply and glued sticky mats to the outside of the pipe. This one is slightly softer than using my home-made pipe one; this one is the perfect consistency of hard enough to do the job but soft enough not to break anything.

I am a Pilates instructor and an avid foam roller. This roller is worth the price. It is the perfect “just right” roller…not too hard and not too soft. I love it for rolling my upper back and lats. It’s also awesome to lie back on lengthwise and do pec stretches as well as ab exercises. I had a less expensive medium density foam roller that just kind of deteriorated after a number of months. I can already tell this one will hold up to daily use.

My yoga teacher introduced me to these rollers. She had taken lessons with them from another yoga teacher who had used various rollers from different companies. This roller holds up well. You will see I garden. I LOVE this roller, and use it every day or evening on my back to loosen up and get the vertebrae back in place. It really works well. You can also do a lot more, like loosening fascia in the legs, hips, etc. It is also comfortable to rest your neck against and turn your head from side to side. Provides good support. The end can also be used at the base of the head. I love it so much, I now take it with my when traveling by car or truck camping.

I bought this foam roller for post-workout recovery, but now I use it all the time—even when I’m not sore. The firmness is just right, not too soft or too hard, and the length makes it easy to roll out my back, legs, and shoulders.At first, it felt a little uncomfortable (not gonna lie), but after a few days, I started looking forward to it. It’s like a deep tissue massage without the expensive appointments. Also, my posture feels better after using it.If you’ve never tried foam rolling before, just push through the first few days—it’s worth it!

13 years later, this has held up. I have now introduced my step-kids to it and they love to use it as well.

Love this brand. Also could have went for the softer one but this is still great. Works muscles real good.

While this foam roller is expensive, it’s outlasted three other foam rollers I’ve owned. I asked my physical therapist what they’re using their office and he told me about this product and said that they last and last. Boy is that the truth it looks brand new and I’ve had it for several months now. I love the firmness that this roller offers. It’s more supportive and doesn’t crush like soft rollers. I’m actually contemplating buying the same roller and a slightly softer density to use with yoga practice rather than than my physical therapy exercises. I’ve enjoyed it so much.

This item is obviously listed in the wrong category. It is not a toy! I have been going to physical therapy for several problems and used a foam roller there for needed exercises and therapy. I decided to buy one to use at home. This one is 6 inches longer than the ones at PT. I needed the extra length since I'm tall. So far I love this roller. It does the job for me. I took it to PT one day to show it off and they loved the blue color. The ones they have are white. It's just a bit softer to the touch than theirs, but it seems to be rugged and rigid enough for my needs. The only complaint I have is the price. It seems a bit steep, but I guess you have to pay for quality.