Piriformis Massage Roller, Hard Density

I'm so glad I found this device! After eight PT sessions for an overly-tight piriformis muscle that was pressing against the sciatic nerve and causing leg pain, this wedge has proved to be an invaluable addition to my stretching exercises. It feels exactly like the trigger point therapy the physical therapist did. I use it every day. I do wish it was a bit wider, but it works! I bought the black one.

As a former massage therapist who is currently experiencing sciatic nerve pain in my leg and low back I can tell you this is an incredibly useful tool. It may seem a little on the expensive side for what it is, but I assure you if you need to target the piriformis muscle in the glutes a tool like this it will be well worth it. I recommend pairing it with a tennis ball or massage ball to warm up the glute/hip area first. Then you can use the glute blade to target very specific spots. It is important that once you find a trigger point that you hold it for 30-90 seconds to release it. This is a powerful tool. But it is for very specific targeting. I’m glad I purchased it. After two weeks of intense pain and seeing a very good massage therapist twice, this is what finally released the insane amount of tension I was experiencing.

Price point is my only complaint but, this thing digs deep and seems to be a great tool for my piriformis syndrome!

I really like the texture and the hardness/firmness of this device I just wish it was the size of the red tool to fit my hand and to be able to also use it for more than just scraping like qua sha tools. It's too short even for me to use it for psoas releasing as I had originally intended. I am 6' 4" tall and most of the self massage gadgets are made for people of average height or there about. I really like everything about this device and what I've read about the large red one makes it sound like the same thing as this black one except really slippery and I can't use that. So please make a larger one out of the same material as this black one and call it version "2.0 The Glute Brute?" Lol sorry I couldn't resist...

If you know how to release your own trigger points then you know you have some places that can't be reached with enough leverage to do what needs to be done. If you understand how to use your body weight on stationary objects for those situations, you know finding the right texture and density is a challenge. For me hockey pucks and lacrosse balls have worked best. Unfortunately they roll! I've looked at this wedge (the black one) for months before lower back pain forced me to give it a try. It's what I hoped it was. It's basically a triangular hockey puck. There's 3 different edges from sharp to round. I ended up standing it on its end to get the edge to wiggle it's way into my S/I joint. Ten seconds of pain gave way to penetrating relief. From there it was a quick adjustment from standing on end to laying flat and changing the edge and I was able to easily access the glute med. 5 minutes after opening the package I was standing free of the pains that had nagged me into trying this out. If you know what you are doing and understand what I'm talking about then you want to add this wedge to your bag. If you aren't experienced in treating your own triggers, then this is a sharp piece of hard rubber that will leave you in more pain than you started with.

I never do reviews, BUT I honestly tell everyone about this little miracle! SERIOUSLY best money spent! And I use it for everything! Went on a hike and sore today, just placed under my calves as I lay here and watch TV and the pain/tightness is just going away. My glutes were in so much pain, I had two deep tissue massages scheduled to help and she couldn’t make much progress. 20 min of laying on this glute blade and next day went back and she was amazed at the huge difference in my glutes! I also use on knots in my back. So much better than using my S bar! I’m telling you, you will not regret this little magical glute blade! Best money spent!

My sciatica condition has been improving during the last few weeks using a therapy device. Unfortunately I kept looking for something more, and ended up buying this "glute blade". Mistake!! This hurt me profoundly, thus wasting all previous gains!!

Best little wedge there is! This is a wonderful tool for any piriformis pain. Durable, easy to use, and perfect size to work trigger points and inflamed or uncomfortable body parts. I have used it consistently since purchased and amazed at how well it works. Also FSA/HSA eligible, at least when I bought it.

Just so nobody gets deceived like I did, this thing is extremely small… maybe 4 inches by 2. I don’t know how you could possibly stand it on its side and use it that way. What it looks like exactly is very small truck chalk. It could be useful, but is so small, not so much.