Amazon Basics High-Density Round Foam Roller

I've had this for a little under 24 hrs. Normally I don't review anything in the first month or so because of wear tests etc. But this product has already changed my life!! I'm a 24 yr old student with genetically 'short muscles' and the best study neck, anterior pelvic tilt and inflexibility you have seen. Osteopaths, physiotherapists and massage therapists LOVE me. I've had severe back issues for the better part of 10 years and recently I had a rib go out of alignment from tight muscles due to stress and study. After much more stretching and some osteopathic treatment, I decided that my fear of the "hurt so good" reviews and horror stories from my friends, I'd give a cheap foam roller a try. After a few pinterest deep-dives and youtube tutorials, I started easy but on my problem areas. I did my thoracic/upper back and started on a bed to give my a bit more 'give' until I knew I could handle the pain. I love the smoother texture, especially as a beginner, but I carefully rolled over my upper back and the release was almost immediate. Next I did my thighs (have to admit, touch more painful) and my calves, each individually due to the length. Lets give this a quick breakdown: PROs - simple and cheap for beginners - not textured but does the job (not going from 0 - 100) - foam does have a bit more give than the PVC hollow ones - small enough to isolate particular muscles/limbs so you can support yourself with the rest of your body. - releases muscle tension while providing support CONs - the length, in my view is a pro and con. I can do my entire shoulder area in one swoop, but instead I can focus on niche areas. Overall, I LOVE this roller. I've been studying/procrastinating all day and got up to my hip-flexors having a mild freak out (super tense). 2 minutes on the roller releasing my iliopsoas and thoracic muscles and I'm good to go! PSA - If you're considering a foam roller, I would definitely make sure you can hold your own body weight in a plank for 10-15 sec, even just on your knees. When doing leg work, you really do need your arm supporting your upper body. I have a high pain threshold, and I would put this as probably a 3-5/10. You can definitely feel it but you can adjust how much weight you're putting on there and therefore can reduce it if its too much. Hope this helps!

Excellent product helps to relax my back

Great product

Perfect for my back 10/10

Slightly misleading as this is Styrofoam, not foam as expected. Would hope this makes little difference to use, but we shall see.

I've purchased a few rollers off Amazon and eBay. The first one was too soft, the second had trigger points and was quite uncomfortable, but this one is rock solid and by far the best of the three. Some of the softer foam rollers don't allow you to get deep enough into the muscles to feel the 'pain' necessary to make changes. That certainly isn't the case with this high-density foam roller. With this one you WILL feel it, because there is very little give and so once your bodyweight is on it you'll know about it :) You can obviously push yourself away from the foam roller to lighten the feeling if you like, but it's good and important to have the ability to go deep if you need to. Quality-wise, there is no way this foam roller is going to lose its shape and price-wise I think it's well worth it. I've not purchased much from Amazon Basics before, but I have to say I'm impressed with just about everything.

Sturdy, inexpensive and does the job.

Good quality, light weight, long length. And the material is hard enough to massage (I prefer hard instead of cushion material that can not give enough support