RAD Helix – Compact High-Density Exercise Foam Roller – Deep Tissue Myofascial Release for Back, Quads, Hamstrings & More – Muscle Recovery Tool for Stretching & Mobility

I am beyond obsessed with this foam roller. I’ve tried just about every roller out there, and once I got the RAD Helix, I honestly never looked back. It’s compact, high-density, and incredibly effective. Despite being smaller and travel-friendly, this roller packs a serious punch. I even travel with it because it works so well and doesn’t take up much space. It’s great for targeted muscle work and really getting into tight areas. Personal thought: This roller can feel very strong — even painful — if you’re not using it correctly or if you’re extremely tight. That’s not a flaw, but something to be aware of. When used with intention and control, it’s powerful in the best way and delivers real relief. If you want a foam roller that’s small, durable, and actually effective, this one is worth it.

this is a quality roller which is brilliantly designed.. personally i would characterize this as an intermediate/advanced level of roller since it does require some know-how and experience to use for your body type beyond what you read in the provided guide. i also love that it has a hole/void in its design whereby it can be fitted onto a thin pole for use as a sort of manual roller or tiger tail my only gripes about it have to do with the size and weight, which were both quite a bit higher than i anticipated and thus not incredibly ideal for travel in my carry-on luggage (measures out at ~13.25oz/0.83lb in weight and ~12.25" in length). i get that a roller this size at just shy of a full pound is not exactly super hefty, but when it comes to minimalist traveling as my partner and i tend to do, every ounce counts

It’s overpriced but 100% worth it. They got the shape absolutely perfect and I saved money just buying this rather than trying to cheap out with other foam rollers. I’ve got a neck injury, back issues and a knee replacement and I’m a long distance hiker, bicyclist and weight lifter. This little guy takes away all the damage I do to my body and I wish I’d bought one sooner. Drop the cash.

Product is nice, but the presentation on Amazon is actually somewhat misleading in that it inferred the pile for rolling was part of the package. My fault for not being more diligent.

Helps a lot; feels a little too hard on areas and surfaces.

I am glad that I followed my chiropractor's advice and I ordered one of these for my upper back pain. Because of the gap in the center, the RAD roller offers more direct pressure along your spine without actually pressing down on your spine. Basically, it reaches your pressure points better than a foam roller. I have had upper back pain in between my shoulders for 2 years now and this is the only thing that has helped me relieve my own pain at home. It's definitely not meant for people who haven't foam rolled before. It can be very painful for some people, but for me it's the exact type of relief that I am looking for. It's great for the upper back in between your shoulder blades. It also provides relief on my lower back right above the hips. I am usually not as aggressive with it as I am with a foam roller. The RAD roller is made of hard rubber. I slowly creep over my pain spots and I even just hang out on it while I relax my neck and hands. I recommend this to everyone. I can't speak on how it works with the rod, but this one does not come with it.

Im a physical therapist and have long been a fan of RAD's duo rollers. But I don't recommend people use them (or foam rollers for that matter) on their low backs. In addition, a lot of my patients simply can't tolerate small balls or hard balls for the upper back either -- The Helix really fixes this issue with the way it avoids pressure right on the spine AND is soft enough and shaped in a way to spread out the force. It's really really key for upper back and neck and shoulder issues. I love it and can't recommend it highly enough! It's also a great replacement for a foam roller for travel, as it will fit in a carry on. I use it with the stick that RAD sells when I travel for longer than a weekend.

Very firm and super compact. I like that this will fit in a standard carry on bag. The tapered shape also adds tot he packability.

Excelente. Lo he probado varías veces y es mucho más preciso que cualquier otro rodillo de espuma tradicional. Yo lo uso para la parte alta de la espalda, el cuello, los cuádriceps y la zona lumbar. De verdad, merece cada euro. Tengo ya varios productos de la casa RAD y no puedo estar más contenta

Just right to help work out lower back tension.

I balked at the price but I'm glad I bought it, a world of difference from your regular roller.

I would 100% recommend this to anyone with lower and upper back tightness

great for back, if you are a fat or average person might not work on you (tested by 2 friends). im a slim person and for me its amazing besides it would be better if was softer.