CR-V Massage Ball Roller Stick - A Massage Ball on a Travel-Sized Roller Stick for Muscle Recovery (CR-V, Yellow)

I’ve been having achilles pain from tight calves for a while and traditional foam rollers weren’t quite cutting it. Bought this so I could get more targeted rolling on my calves and it has worked so well! No more achilles pain, plus I can identify it on my quads, hamstrings and my feet for total recovery from rough days. Awesome product!

The roller is made of high quality materials and feels sturdy. It's hefty enough that you can apply sufficient pressure to yourself. The fact that it uses a ball allows for deep myofasical release - more so than other rolling pin tools like Therastick, which uses a rotating cylinder. The CR-V massage ball has a smaller surface area so you can dig down into meaty tissues like the quadriceps, trapezius, and erector spinae. Another nice thing about the ball is that you can roll along curved surfaces getting the pressure right where it needs to be. I can cover a lot of tissue easily steering the ball where it needs to go. It works well for me as a physical therapist treating patients to save your hands from fatigue and it's easy to clean with an alcohol wipe since the ball isn't porous. Other PT's at my clinic quite liked it and were eager to give it a try.

Overall this is a good product but I find the width of the handles near the roller ball are too big. The problem is that you can't dig into the bigger muscles like hamstrings without dragging the handles along your skin. It works great on the muscles along the shins. If the stick was longer or the handles smaller and smoother it would be a much more useful roller.

My first impression was that this roller stick is surprisingly sturdy! The handles are made of a comfortable, easy to grip material, and the ball is held in place but rolls easily. It's really good quality for such a low price.After using this roller stick a few times, I am impressed with how much easier it makes deep tissue massages compared to other products I've tried. I have tight IT bands from running and, usually, foam rollers and other roller sticks cannot massage deep enough, while lacrosse balls on their own are hard to control. This roller stick really allows you to simultaneously have good control AND massage deep tissue. After just one use, the knot in my IT band loosened up quite a bit. I have been using it every day since!

I use it for my shins and the bottom of my feet. Clever idea. not bad its hard for me to use on calfs but it can do in a pinch

I really like the CR-V Massage Roller Stick. I looked long and hard at so many products similar to this one and I read tons of reviews. I am so glad that I settled on the CR-V. For sure, it is compact and easy to take with you to the gym or on vacation. And, it is extremely well made. I love that the center ball is made out of rubber and not plastic. The handles are super comfortable and this device allows me to add the right amount of pressure to the muscles. I am a very happy customer!!!

Incredible for back pain and plantar fasciitis (PF). I have bought so many devices thru the years - nothing has worked until I tried this massage ball roller stick. The ball easily glides over clothes or skin, allowing you to apply pressure desired. Handle very comfortable. I have cancelled all future massages - my pain is gone!

Runners often get the advice to roll out their injuries using a lacrosse ball. This can be very difficult on some areas where it's harder to balance (like calves). So I've been rolling it on my calves and it definitely loosens them up. I'm also able to balance well on it versus using a regular lacrosse ball since it has the handles to keep it steady, which is another advantage.