Muscle Relief
RAD Co-Founders Mike Mallory—a biomechanics expert—and Dan McIntosh—a professional triathlete—redesigned traditional body massage tools to be more effective.
Their ergonomic massagers are made to target muscles and soft tissues more easily. By slowly and steadily rolling them over or under different parts of your body, you can help free up movement and even clean out toxins.
With several tools to choose from, you can target any spot that needs attention with as much pressure as you like. The Roller is compact enough to take anywhere—it’s two conjoined rubber balls that work best if used on the floor or against a wall. The Helix adds an important indented design to the typical cylindrical roller, maneuvering around the spine and bones more easily. The Rod is a thin, coated roller that promotes myofascial release. You can even pair the Rod with the Helix to reach your entire back like a big, massaging rolling pin.
Whether you want to relieve everyday knots or tired muscles from exercise, RAD’s tools will help roll it all away.
Mike
Hello everyone! I'm proud to introduce RAD Roller to The Grommet. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have!
Kelly
1/20/2016 10:15 AMIs there a kit available which includes the "Muscle Flushing Kit and Roller Tool"?
Mike – Special Guest
1/20/2016 10:17 AM@Kelly Hi Kelly. They're only available separately right now, but they work great as a team!
Mike @ RAD Roller
Deborah
1/20/2016 11:25 AMI have an ongoing problem with a back rib getting displaced. Will this help?
Mike – Special Guest
1/20/2016 11:31 AM@Deborah Deborah, it can help to release the muscles around the spine, which can help loosen up cranky ribs and keep them in place. We have a lot of folks the use the RAD Roller for this. Keep in mind, I'm not a doctor, I just play one on the Internet, so make sure to consult your local health professional.
Thanks for your question!
Mike @ RAD Roller
Greg
1/20/2016 11:40 AMWould these tools be effective at breaking up trigger points in back muscles? Would one be more effective for that purpose than the other?
Mike – Special Guest
1/20/2016 11:43 AM@Greg absolutely!....we think of the RAD roller as a point release tool, where the helix and rod are better for 'muscle flushing'.....it will also help open up and normalize you posture which should help cool down the muscles and relax those trigger points.
Happy rolling!
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Doris
1/20/2016 12:06 PMDoes the rad roller compare with the density and hardness of a lacrosse ball or more like a tennis ball?
Kelly
1/20/2016 12:10 PMCurious of this same question....
Mike – Special Guest
1/20/2016 12:16 PM@Doris good question! It's softer than lacrosse ball, and harder than a tennis ball, which is what we feel is 'just right' for self myofascial therapy. Tennis balls can be too soft, and lacrosse balls can cause the muscles to tense up because they're so hard...
Mike @ RAD Roller
Stuart
1/20/2016 12:44 PMHey there, have any suggestions/solutions for working out leg cramps? hamstrings all the way to toes? Thanks!
Mike – Special Guest
1/20/2016 1:10 PM@Stuart Yes, the RAD Rod is great for that! Those muscles are very large in general, and needs the small surfacce area of the rod to help dig in!
Mike @ RAD Roller
Stuart
1/20/2016 1:25 PMThanks Mike,
Ordering it now!
Thanks for the prompt reply!
Stuart
Stuart
1/20/2016 1:32 PMNext question... just ordered the rod and would like to add the Helix massage tool to the order (vs. paying for shipping twice). Could you help me figure out how to do that please?
Mike – Special Guest
1/20/2016 1:59 PM@Stuart I've asked the friendly folks at the Grommet to get back to you on that Stuart.
Hope you like the combo!
Mike @ RAD Roller
Mike – Grommet Team
1/20/2016 2:03 PMHi Stuart, you can connect with our Customer Experience Team here and they can assist you. Or, you can cancel the order through your order confirmation email and start again!
olga
1/20/2016 12:55 PMHow does this compare to the MOBILITYWOD BATTLESTAR ?
Mike – Special Guest
1/20/2016 1:12 PM@olga Olga....Battlestar is built for a different application, but in general, smaller surface area = more pressure available. The ROD has a very thin profile than not only allows you to dig deep into muscles, but allows greater access to 'smaller' areas, like the back of the neck, just below the skull, where lots of folks tend to hold tension.
Mike @ RAD Roller
olga
1/20/2016 2:09 PM@Mike Thank you!