Gaiam Restore Ultimate Foot Massage Roller, Blue, Model:05-61356

The media could not be loaded. I have been having lots of pain on the soles of my feet upon standing lately. It almost felt like the bottom of my feet had been hit with a bat a bunch of times, like a bruised feeling. At 38 I was hobbling when I would get up for the first while. I researched and the best I could figure was that I have plantar faciitis. I looked into the socks and sleeve things but too expensive and I wasn't sure how much they'd help. I looked into foot rollers next and mostly got the rolling pin style in results. I saw this ball though, about half the price of the other style and I figured I could massage more areas of my feet than a roller bar would let me. It came in the other day and at first I was really disappointed, mostly in myself. Why did I just spend 5 bucks on a small rubber ball?! But then I used it. Instant relief of the sore muscles in my soles! Even better, I stood up a bit after and to my surprise NO PAIN!!! This was after one use, probably less than 2 minutes long. I just rolled it around under my feet, with some pressure. I did tiny back and forth type motions but it does have a link and info for more intentional exercises if you need themThe pain does come back if I sit for a long time, so I make sure that when I'm sitting there or feel the pain building in my heels, that I use the ball. I'm really, really happy with it! It's a hard, rubber feeling ball and it's smaller than you'd think. Seems solid not hollow but obviously don't stand on it! You could probably do the massage standing but it's not for putting your whole weight on. The nubs are raised enough to help massage but are not pointy or uncomfortable at all. Comes in a box, so you could wrap it if gifting. Very pleased with my purchase!

One of the best purchases I ever made. When I had plantar fasciitis I did all of the exercises for it except using a ball and I was still in a lot of pain. But in the span of a week I had my very painful plantar fasciitis cured. Once I started using this ball the pain scaled down to nothing and I feel as if I'm completely cured from plantar fasciitis after having it for years.

Love it! It helps relieve tension and pain in my feet. It works on other parts of your body, too. It feels really good on my hands, arms, and back. It's bigger than a golf ball but smaller than a tennis ball. It feels like solid rubber and has a bit of weight to it. It can withstand pressure with no problem. I try to put as much weight as I can onto it to help relieve foot pain. This little ball provides immediate, significant relief. I come home from work every day hobbling from the pain, and this is on brand new shoes with inserts. It has been so difficult finding relief. I am seriously impressed by this ball. It does the trick! I am planning on recommending this to my family and friends. I've already got my partner using it!

Good massage, easy to use

This is a great foot massage ball. I love tge feel as well as the durability. If you have issues with pain in your body you need to care for your feet. Great product!

This product feels good to use. I'd never used something similar. My feet are way more sensitive than I knew before, and it's been interesting rolling this thing around under my feet while doing other things on the computer. I lay down a towel on the floor beneath the computer desk. Set it on it. And then use it with socks on or bare foot. It feels great.I'm not sure what specific therapeutic benefit it has, but I can attest that it makes me way more aware of my feet, and the tactile sensitive nature of my feet than I was before.It exceeds my expectations for such a simple thing.This applies to the Gaiam foot hot/cold roller too. They both feel great to use interchangeably. They're both super sturdy and won't need replacement.My recommendation is to put a towel down between the rollers and a hard wood floor to make it easier to use, and to keep any possible marking of the floor to a minimum. The towel feels nice to the foot, and keeps the roller from slipping. This roller ball does have a tendency to roll away on hard wood. Don't forget about it after it rolls away, and then step on it in the dark. it could be dangerous. :)Highly recommended! It makes me feel more aware of the subtle intricate nature of my feet.Enjoy!

I have had plantar fasciitis for years, and this is the best ball I have ever bought—and my guess is I've bought at least 50 of them. I accidentally left my last one at a hotel, and I had to buy two more because I did not want to be without it again. There is a reason this ball is so highly rated; it works really well.