Massage Tool - Self-Massage Stick - Trigger Point Therapy, Muscle Care, Relaxation - Easy-to-Use Massager for Home & Travel - Seen On Shark Tank - Back, Neck, Shoulders, Feet - Great Gift Idea

This device is very interesting! I saw it advertised on "Shark Tank," a TV show that features people who've come up with a unique product they want to sell. If one of the investors likes the product and thinks the person is capable of selling it globally, they'll sponsor them, giving them funding in exchange for a percentage of their company. Needless to say, this product won a sponsor. But what is it, exactly? It's tool that allows you to apply pressure to spots on your back or neck, without contorting yourself in an effort to reach them.Aha! Genius. Pure genius!I have both fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome, along with other medical conditions. As a result, I often get pinched nerves from spasming muscles. It's a painful condition that's treated with heat and massage, along with applying steady pressure to the tight muscles, which tricks them into relaxing. Since the pinched nerves usually occur between my spine and shoulder blades, it's very hard to reach them on my own. But it's hard for my husband to massage the spots for me, since he doesn't know exactly where to apply pressure, or how hard to press. The best trick I've found is actually two tennis balls in a knotted sock. I lean against the wall, sandwiching the tennis balls between the wall and my back. Then I bend my knees, moving up and down, rolling the balls along my back until they reach the spot I need to apply pressure to. And if that sounds awkward . . . well, yes, it is! It's hard to maneuver the tennis balls to the right spot and then keep them there. I've also tried a massage chair, which has hard, round bumps that rotate and move up and down to "massage" your neck and back. But the amount of pressure it applies is too much for me---It helps, yes, but I find it quite painful. For years, I've longed for a better solution. And I think I've found it with the Q-Flex.Basically, this tool is a question mark-shaped stick, with a foam grip to hold onto, and a hard ball-point on the other end. You angle the curved section over your shoulder, or under your arm, applying pressure to your back or neck with the ball-point. It allows you to reach virtually any part of your neck, upper back, lower back, etc. If you're interested in official acupressure techniques, it comes with a little booklet that shows you where to apply pressure for certain results. If you're more interested in stopping pinched nerves, muscle spasms, or knotted muscles, it can do that, too. Just place the ball-point anywhere you need it, then angle the handle and pull. You control how much pressure you apply, so you can make sure it doesn't get painful. It may take a little practice to figure out exactly where to place the tip and what angle to use, but you'll figure it out quickly.I love this product, but I'm a bit confused by the fact that it claims to be a "Back and Body Massage Tool." If there's a way to use it to massage your own back, I haven't figured it out. Seems like it would be painful to rub your back with the hard ball-point. Not to mention awkward. But if you want to apply steady, direct pressure to a specific spot to relieve muscle tension and spasms, it's truly excellent!I'll give the Q-Flex four stars and recommend it to anyone who suffers from muscle spasms or pinched nerves in your neck or back. You might check with your doctor to ask about the safest way to use this device, just to be sure you aren't doing more harm than good. I'm very pleased with the Q-Flex and intend to share it with friends and family members. (But they'll have to order their own, if they like it!)* Edited to Add (10/12/15): I figured out how to use the Q-Flex for massage! You just slide it up and down your back. I thought it would be awkward, but if you're wearing a t-shirt, it slides back and forth easily. Now, it's not as good as an actual massage from a person, obviously, but it does what it claims. Therefore, I'm adjusting my rating up to 5 stars. Great product!

This is an ingenious device that actually works! Now it's possible to hit my trigger points all by myself--and the Q-Flex.This arrived yesterday and I used it twice. This morning, for the first time in years, the trigger points on the tops of my shoulders are not rock hard. There's improvement in the scapula area, but I'll need to use the Q-Flex more to get the results I want. So far, though, this simple product is amazing for the relief I feel.The Q-Flex is quite lightweight. It has small, pointed 'knobs' (thumbs) at each end. When you apply pressure with them to your trigger points they work just like someone's hand would in performing accupressure. The foam-cushioned grip makes it easy to hold onto the Q-Flex. To use it, you place your hands (in close proximity) on the grip, moving the 'knob' to the exact spot needing accupressure. The brief manual explains that the pressure should not cause pain and directs how to use it.Of all the methods I've tried to relieve pain at my trigger points (short of chiropractic adjustment and deep-tissue massage), the Q-Flex is the most effective. I plan to try it at the base of my skull (as per the manual) when a migraine is coming.If you are plagued with muscle pain in spots that you can't reach, you may want to give the Q-Flex a try. I can see using it at home, the office, and even on long car trips. It's light enough to pack in a suitcase, so you can take your pain reliever with you when you travel.Update: I get cluster migraines and had the opportunity to use the Q-Flex with them. Unfortunately, for the first one, I waited too long and it didn't help. The second time I tried it much earlier (onset of aura and muscle spasm). It definitely helped to break up some of the spasm at the base of my skull. In my opinion, this is definitely worth a try--especially if you can alleviate pain without use of medication.

I purchased this item as I watched it air on 'Shark Tank'. It's not a very heavy item and is easy enough to store away, which I like. The particular shape of this item makes it very easy to use. It's effective even with my bulky sweater on, so I don't have to use greasy oils or shed my clothes for a decent massage. I personally like a deep tissue massage and love to apply lots of pressure to my pressure point for relief from 'knots'. I do get a good amount of pressure with this item and I don't have to try too hard. My hands don't get tired or sore from using it and the cushion grip handle is really comfortable. This item is designed to give a little, or bend slightly, when applying pressure. I feel that the way that it's designed it's going to last me a long time and it is something that everybody can enjoy. I have great control when I use it so it's not slipping around uncomfortably, which could really hurt, The grip on both ends is great. Like I said even with my bulky sweater on it's effective and it doesn't slip around. It's even easy to get to those usually hard to reach areas. I think this item is super easy to use and could absolutely be part of my daily routine. I would highly recommend this product to someone who also enjoys a deep tissue or pressure point massage. Genius product!