TheraFlow Compact Foot Roller for Plantar Fasciitis Relief | Relaxing Gifts for Mom and Dad – Portable, Small Tool for Deep Tissue Massage and Neuropathy | Travel Size Feet Massager for Relaxation

Good product, would buy again!
I took a couple of weeks to use this product before I reviewed it, mainly because I hate reading reviews from people who have yet to use the product or barely use it. Also as back story, I spend 60-80% of my work week on my feet wearing a lead apron in an OR at a level 1 Trauma center. I walk about 5 miles each day during work hours and have had plantar fasciitis for 8 months. (That bit was for context)That said, I have used my roller virtually every day after work since receiving it. Here are a couple of things to know.1. The purchase: Very easy, great price and fast shipping. The communication was also excellent, you definitely feel like a valued customer.2. The product: Sturdy and exactly as described/pictured. The feel of it on my foot is pleasant. The roller feels as though it will last a long time, (time, of course will tell).3. Using the roller: It does take a bit of practice with the single roller, I imagine that the more rollers present the easier it would be to use. I needed mine to fit into small bags for travel. You need to use it consistently for a few days to get the hang of how to move your leg/foot to get the result you want. Obviously that is an individual thing, some may need more or less time to figure it out. But take the time because it is worth it.4. Conclusion: The seller is great and I would definitely purchase from them again. The product works well, and I am totally happy with it! This product alone is likely not the only piece of the puzzle. I have plantar fasciitis (as I mentioned previously), for me I needed this combined with ice massage, anti inflammatories and some orthopedic shoes designed to help with PF. The full routine has helped so much, in the last 2 weeks my routine has paid off as I have much less pain.Side Note: If you get this product or a similar foot roller, use it on both feet even if you don’t have pain in one, it feels really good!

Seems effective at relaxing foot muscles but less pleasant for massage than a spiky ball
I find the roller useful to relax tense foot muscles, it seems well made, and it’s inexpensive. However, I don’t find the massage feeling to be as pleasant as a hard rubber spiky ball, but it seems to have more of a therapeutic effect since the roller is harder and the areas above the grooves are much larger than the spikes on a spiky ball. I find massaging my foot with my thumb is the most effective, but it’s hard work and I can’t do it very long.The construction appears decent and it seems like it will last for awhile unless you put your full bodyweight on it. The wood on the sides and roller are varnished and the wood on the two support bars seems unfinished but is smooth. There are two thick pads on the base that seem well affixed but slightly off-center so that they extend a fraction of a millimeter beyond the wood (which I don’t think is a problem).The anti-slip pads keep the roller from sliding on either hard floors or carpets. (Some reviews complained about the roller slipping. I can’t figure out how they did that unless they put very little downward pressure on the roller and pushed it very hard forward or backward.) My wife tipped the roller over occasionally when she tried it, but I think she went further forward and backward on her foot and applied less downward pressure than I did. I didn’t have that problem.The product description suggests, as an additional selling point, turning the roller over and using it as a hand-held massager for other parts of the body. I found this actually worked for my forearms, upper arm and hands, though my hands got sore from the pressure pretty quickly. I didn’t find it particularly useful for larger muscles like my legs because I couldn’t apply enough pressure—a foam roller is much better for that.I would be cautious about using the roller too much—more than a few minutes—especially at the beginning to avoid irritating the soft tissue or bones in your foot. I use it in conjunction with two spiky balls for 2-3 minutes when my feet feel like they need it. I don’t have any foot problems at the moment so can’t comment on how effective it is for treating them.

Feels great on my tired feet!
This works wonders on my feet, working the kinks out and relieving the pain. Use it every night!

First let me say, I was surprised this thing even worked.You use this product by moving your feet back and forth against it with steady downwards pressure.The first thing that surprised me was the stability. I expected this product to move around because the base looked so small. It did not move around at all (I am using this on shag carpet).The second thing that surprised me was the strength. I weigh 300lbs. The rollers takes my weight just fine, even when I press down as hard as a I can. For $10, this held up better than I thought it would.Positives aside, this product just didn’t work for me.This is a good idea on paper for “rolling your feet”.The main thing that holds it back from being 100% effective, is the non smooth design of the roller.As you press down and move your feet back and forth across the rollers, the bumps on the roller, cause your feet to “jitter/skip” across the roller unevenly.I don’t know if the bumps are meant to help the foot rolling process, but I’ve found that using a baseball bat on the floor is a better choice for me.It rolls smoother and allows me to “roll out” my feet like bread dough, without “jittering/skipping” during the back and forth motion.I really wish they would make a version with a smooth roller.

I wish I’d just invested in the larger one. I don’t feel like this does a whole lot and it’s hard to get all the different areas of my foot.