Since I have a problem getting down on the floor, will I still get results by using the roller on my bed?
1260812
Maybe. It depends on what you are trying to achieve. My PT wants a really good stretch laying on my back with my arms out stretched.
1602476
I purchased this roller for the use on a sore hip. It has been extremely helpful in loosing out to tight spot in my hip. I imagine it should help with IT band problems as well. Go easy with the roller at first, it takes a little getting used to - especially for me as I had never used one before.
1889850
Yes, this would be great for someone just stating out on rolling. It's small enough to help with tight areas that the large roller can't quite get to. I use it mainly for my sore calves and thighs. I also use the larger one for my back. I like to travel with the smaller one, though.
892065
I tried it on my back a couple of nights. I laid on the floor one night and used my feet to move up and down with sick in my spine. It was a lot of trouble. I tried it on the bed and that was worse. I ended up using my happy massage that you can buy from Amazon. I recommend that for your back and neck. This one was just too hard to work with for your back. It works great for your feet.
1316241
I have a area rug, it roll fine between the hard wood floors onto the rug and on the rug. I recommend it.
687601
I have both. The foam roller is great to use on the floor, placing my leg on top, and pressing down while dragging the leg across it. The stick is used while watching TV, using both hands, in a press+roll fashion. The stick doesn't demand floor space; the foam roller does.
2052432
do you think this work if I laid it on a bed?? I have a bad back and avoid putting baby on floor.
2283534
It would except take into consideration that the contour of your foot right there and the fact that the roller is straight. I have a spot under my toes like that and what I do is hold the toes back with one hand and emoji with the other. It will work but you might just have to hit that area more often
754874
I've never tried it but i would imagine you lose much of the benefit of a hard floor if you try it on your bed.
1228211
I think so. It has a button for non-carpeted floors and the button turns the roller off. Seems to work great for me.
935159
I take it you mean down the length of the roller itself? Is so, then, no, the one I purchased did not. It was smooth all the way down. I think you've got a faulty one there!
1056138
No, but the roller brush does pull it along on shorter pile carpets. It can be harder to push through really deep shag. I recommend shorter pile carpets & hard floors for this.
1261317
I'd say try a softer one if you've never used a foam roller before. They take a bit getting used to, esp when your muscles are sore.
822600
It takes more effort, but is manageable. I have hardwoods w/rugs, and carpet in bedroom. Able to roll over all those surfaces, but really push on the carpet. It would also depend on the pile, as my rugs are low pile and easy to roll on, however the carpet is plush and takes a lot more effort.
600171
Using the low reach tool (brush out), you'll be able to work the hardwood floors if they cover large areas of the room. If you only have short intervals of hardwood between rugs, then using the upright and turning off the brushroll when going from carpet to floor should do.
1257594
I too was having problems. The sock trick worked..I didn't have to put it on the floor but used the table and still had enough leverage. I also am a woman and refused to give up. Thank you so much!
1984793
Yes, the topmost roller actually moves, but you cannot tell it. I tested it by turning on the machine without my leg inserted in it, and felt it moving slowly. Then I inserted my leg into the machine and turned it back on to see if I could feel it moving; which I could not actually feel the back roller moving; eventhough I knew it works because I checked it before I put my leg in the machine.