Gokhale Extra Firm Foam Roller for Targeted Tension Relief

Amazon Customer: It's fine but it's not the most pleasant to use (it's black, too firm,, and overpriced. ) And it reminds me of the GM. After years of being a GM student, I have come to the realization that they are not as "caring" as they profess to be. They are a business like any other and they will fool you with messages of "we care about you!" but they don't. Greedy and cold.

United States on Sep 14, 2023

4Micah: I wanted a plain, round, roller that was solid and firm. This is quite substantial (heft) with a thin cushioned rap (vinyl?) around the hard cylinder. I hope the cushioned rap doesn't split/tear. The only complaint (and I knew this going in) is that it's barely a foot wide so it won't span the width of your full back and you'll need good balance as you roll back/forth on your quads or I-T band. A decent prime day price was the enticement.

United States on Aug 13, 2023

Aigs FamAigs Fam: It's a great roller, well-made, sturdy, feels good on my back. And although the size/dimensions are clearly stated, my brain expected it to be bigger, based on the video posted with the product. The one Esther Gokhale is demonstrating her technique with is about twice as long, so it seems deceptive somehow. This roller barely spans the width of my shoulders. If there was a longer one available, I'd be interested, but I have not been able to find any other sizes.

United States on Nov 20, 2020

Yvonne: I purchased the Gokhale roller early this year after owning two other rollers that proved to be too soft to be effective. It has been a backsaver, especially during the Covid-19 shutdown, when it's no longer been possible to see a massage therapist. I use it several times a week to loosen the muscles around my thoracic spine, and it provides great relief, especially when using it just before going to bed at night--I relax and go to sleep more quickly. I also like the 13" length. The shorter length allows the roller to be used against a wall (instead of on the floor) for gentler pressure and to be stored easily. I highly recommend this roller.

United States on Jun 13, 2020

Kare Strong: I am currently a student of the Gokhale Method and am loving learning and practicing it. My lower back pain has gone away, and I am beginning to discover more wonderful things are happening to my overall sense of wellbeing. I am rolling my upper (thoracic) spine slowly, daily, on the Gokhale back Roller because it feels so good, but also because I am on a mission not to become like my parents who both had/have kyphosis/Dowagers hump. and chronic back pain. I am learning through the Gokhale Method that there is much we can do to prevent spinal deterioration and to heal damage already done through decades of poor posture. The Gokhale Back Roller is a perfect size and has a perfect firmness/softness to it. I love it and the Gokhale method!

United States on Jan 20, 2020