Shogun Yoga Wheel Roller for Back Pain Relief - Back Roller Wheel Stretching Device for Back Pain Relief - Back Cracking Wheel Perfect for Spine Stretching, Improved Flexibility & Mobility

If you measure it and hold it accountable to the specifications given at time of sale of 10" tall by 8" wide by again 10" tall unless it warps drastically by some strange act of science or damage. It is an inch narrower and over an inch shorter. That's off by enough to not fit most backs of the person over 6' 4" tall. I did expect the measurements in specs given to hold true for some reason. It would also be of benefit if the padding reached the width of the sides so it wouldn't cause bruising to backs that do use these circles. The quality seems high on these and the design is simple enough to allow an easy use. Though I've noticed in pictures included by other users that don't look very heavy cause these circles to bow and arc which make me wonder about their durability and the 1 year warranty. Thank you.

I've been looking for something to help with my back for years. I'm a software engineer so spend a lot of time at my computer plus I do a lot of weightlifting. For a few years now I always wake up with extreme tightness in my lower/mid back and occasionally even with a sharp pain when I turn my head. My upper back constantly full of knots and immobile. I've tried foam rollers, self massagers, etc. Nothing really helped a lot. I've tried stretching and yoga which helped a little in the moment but nothing long term. Even different mattresses didn't help. I started seeing ads for yoga wheels and read about people using them to help with their back problems. I figured why not, I've wasted more than $50 on stuff that didn't work. Well, these things DO work! I started with the big wheel. The big wheel is really good for stretching. It lets me stretch my lower and mid back in a way I couldn't before. It hurt quite a bit the first time, like stretching a tight muscle does. Over time the muscles will relax. The small wheel is for a more forceful massage for the spinal erectors and you will get a good back crack from it. I think the night after I used them for the first time I think was the first time I've really slept through the night and woke up without any discomfort. Now I hop on both wheels once or twice a day for a few minutes and it keeps my back pain free and mobile.

I was SO excited to get these yoga wheels! I had thought about purchasing the Chirp ones, but they weren’t shipping until next month, and I need help with my back pain ASAP. I took the wheels out of the box, and they felt sturdy, well made, and (aside from not having a center groove for your spine) looked very much like the other brand. I sat with my back against the larger wheel, ready to roll out my back with the delightful sound of little pops and cracks along the way, but... OUCH! Not ouch in a good way; lord knows I love a good hard stretch and super deep tissue massage. This wheel felt like steel against my spine and ribs! Yes, I got a pretty good snap, crackle, pop, but at the cost of bruises on my spine! There is virtually no cushion on this wheel. Full disclosure- I weigh about 100 pounds, and I suppose I’m rather bony, so someone who has more fat and muscle protecting their spine may not experience as much pain as I did, but I would still recommend a wheel with with more cushion. If you are thinking of purchasing this wheel to help stretch and alleviate back pain, I would recommend finding a similar product with equal sturdiness, but that offers more cushion to protect your spine and ribs. I gave this product 3 stars only because I know it can be used for purposes other than stretching/rolling your back, and it may very well be great for them.

I felt compelled to write a review, because maybe it will help someone in a similar situation to me. I have a T12 compression fracture and normally with routine chiropractic adjustments my pain level is minimal. With the recent covid lockdown I hadn't been seeing the chiropractor and my pain got to the point that I was spending most days in bed in too much pain to do much of anything. I bought these wheels hoping for a little relief. The first time I used then my back cracked so much. I used them three times the first day I got them, and every time I got movement and cracking. The following day I was still in a lot of pain, I feared I was over using them but I continued to use them twice a day. Now I'm down to using them once a day and my pain is back to being minimal but I don't think I need to see the chiropractor routinely. I would highly recommend these wheels.

It does what it's supposed to do, but really needs to be wider for stability if you're new to this.