Trapezius Trigger Point Massager | LittleMum

My c6 disc is cooked leading to lots of neck/trap tightness and this funny little tool has been amazing for providing relief and temporary release that makes exercising and rehab way easierI anticipated that as far as sensations go it would feel like it was targeting my traps a bit more intensely - but the most intensity comes from the upper knobs kneading into your occipital muscles. I knew mine were tight, but had never been able to effectively massage them myself before and felt HOW tight until I felt them release. This thing ANNIHILATES tight occipitals, which is one of the reasons I think it is so effective. By eliminating so much of the tension coming from the base of my skull and upper neck, my efforts to stretch and release my lower neck and upper back have become way more productiveI still get some good pressure into the upper trap pressure points using strategy’s from the manual such as turning over your hands (externally rotating shoulders into the knobs), raising your hands, lifting your hips off the ground etc. A movement I found that I really like is a single arm reach going for lots of counter movement on the opposite sideUsing this more passively from a neutral position and just breathing will have a pretty low intensity outside of the upper knob, but I still end up getting really good cracks and release everywhere afterwardHighly recommend the product even if the physical sensation is not what I expected, it gives me the best results so far of anything else I’ve tried (theracane, lacrosse ball in a sock, massage gun)

I’m totally amazed at how quickly this helped my neck and shoulders. I’ve suffered for years with the dreaded menopausal frozen shoulder and awful neck pain as well. Have tried a ridiculous number of pillows that haven’t helped at all. Even have upgraded my mattress and got an adjustable bed frame. This thing?? Wow! After the first use, I could immediately tell a difference. Used it twice the first day, and slept with much less pain that night. I’m already impressed. It’s been so long since I’ve been able to turn my head without pain I can’t even remember when didn’t hurt. I’m not cured, but after two days I’m definitely feeling better. I’ll 100% say it’s made a much bigger difference than professional massage therapy or acupuncture ever has. Now the bad part…it hurts like a mother trucker!! I am positive it will get easier and less painful with use, but it’s most definitely uncomfortable. But with the immediate results I’ve already had I can say it’s absolutely worth it. It’s worth the pain, and the money. You know how sometimes you wish you could have somebody stretch that muscle right at the base of your skull? Yeah, it hits that perfectly! My husband tried it and didn’t like it at all, didn’t last a minute on it. He said it was too uncomfortable and he couldn’t see how something that caused pain could be worth it. I’ll just say after walking around with the chronic pain I’ve had for years I’m ready to try almost anything, and this thing has me feeling optimistic!So I give it five stars! It’s well made, very sturdy, stable and heavy. Just know that if you are already suffering with pain it’s definitely not going to be comfortable from the get go, but probably worth it in the long term. I’m confident it’s helping me anyway.Maybe I’ll update after a month.

Love it!!!It helps so much with the tension n my shoulders and neck are.

So my trapezius muscle tightness responds to massage temporarily, but unfortunately I can’t get a pro massage everyday, and my shoulder has been very painful causing neck pain, and occasional tingling in my arm.I tried this massager last night for about an hour, leaning into the couch (so not even a firm surface like the floor). I woke up pain free all day, even thru a stressful workday (which usually caused my shoulder to tighten up). I hope it’s a lasting effect, and I’ll continue to use it daily at the end of my evening. It may not work for everyone, but it’s the first (at home) treatment that has had any lasting value! Here’s to hoping it lasts!

I suffer from an assortment of issues (including occipital neuralgia) that cause great pain and tension in my shoulders, upper back and neck, and I have all sorts of tools and gizmos to help me help myself. I have found that most mechanical things wear out too quickly, especially considering the amount of pressure it requires to find relief sometimes, so this time I wanted something manual so I got to searching.I found this and thought it was a bit pricey so I looked at all the different versions and knockoffs available, paying close attention to specs and reading all of the reviews before deciding to buy this one. I knew from the reviews that it was possible I wouldn’t be shaped right for this to be properly suited for me but decided it was worth the risk. I pay this much for professional massages when I’m able to and there have been times I left the table unsatisfied, so I figured this was worth the money however it turned out.I am so thankful that I did because this thing is incredible! At first it was painful, but once I got the placement figured out it was a much better kind of painful, the kind that I was desperate to feel! I spent less than 10 minutes with it, as I know I need to work my way up, and I did move around on it a good bit and found some really good spots. After that I used my thera cane on some shoulder spots where it didn’t quite get and did some light stretching. That gave me SO MUCH RELIEF!!!! I can’t even believe it.

I don’t know what sorcery this is, but after weeks of suffering with pain in my upper trapezius, for which I tried stretching and mobility, different massage contraptions, tens unit, cupping, kinesio tape and ibuprofen around the clock this thingy was able to relieve my pain after just one use. Now I just lay on it for 5mins in the morning and can go about my day almost pain free! Highly recommend!

Once I got the points in the proper placement on my neck, shoulders, and spine the massage was perfect and did an amazing job. It hits all the right pressure points on the muscles. I was skeptical at first and couldn’t figure out the comfortable way to place my head and neck but once I got it right I could lift my arms and rotate my shoulders to allow the massage device to work on me. I even increased to my legs on a chair while I laid on the floor moving my arms around slowly. I felt the pain during this but after I was done with the exercise my neck, shoulder, and back muscles felt so much better. My shoulder, back and neck pain from years of playing ice hockey just melted away after using this.I can easily recommend this for anyone looking for an easy way to get blood flow to stiff and sore neck and shoulder muscles. It’s beyond simple to use.

This "lobster" looks insane, is a little pricey, and if kind of heavy, but it is 100% the best thing I have ever bought. I was in so much pain after a rhomboid muscle spasm that I bought everything I could find in an effort to get a little relief... This was the only thing that helped. I was un so much pain that i could not move without bringing tears to my eyes and my spouse had to drive me to the urgent care. It took some adjusting to get the lobster into the right position and it was a little uncomfortable at first, but trust the process. I used the photos and the included booklet as a guide for where the nodes were supposed to line up. Im pretty tall and have a long neck so it took some trial and error. The goal is to *completely* relax onto it for at least 15 minutes for it to actually work and release your muscles. This is what worked for me: I attached a gooseneck tablet holder to a table to hold my tablet above me so I could watch netflix, and I laid on my lobster for half an hour. I didn't use my arms or shoulders at all during that time to allow my muscles to fully release. After the first use, my pain went from intolerable to just annoying. After a few days of 1-2 30-minute sessions my pain was completely gone. I use the lobster routinely because I tend to hold a lot of tensions in my shoulders, nothing else even comes close to the amount of relief this provides. It also flexes a little so it's not too rigid, which I think helps a lot. The guide shows a few different ways this cam be used to help with different ailments, and I loved it so much I bought the little sciatica one little mum has to help with relieving tension in my glutes. 10/10 would recommend both of these products. Pro tip: keep out of reach of cats. Mine like to chew on the rubbery texture of this.

Like many others have said this thing is a miraculous game changer especially for folks like me that keep ALL their stress tension in their trap area! I also unfortunately was involved in a couple car accidents that made me a bit more susceptible to neck/trap/pinched nerve pain. This glorious rock lobster absolutely helped dissolve years of that!! I will admit it took at about a full week to fully be able to relax and not feel that initial new pressure pain but once you are set it is AMAZING!! It is not only great if you are stationary but it reallllllly is amazing once you are comfortable enough to add subtle movements that really iron out the knots (also works wonders as a multipronged head massage that is to die for)! I realize the cost can be daunting but I can’t recommend enough as a fantastic massager for those suffering!

Ok, this thing looks weird and hurts like hell when you first do it. I have made it part of my daily treatment. I had a pinched nerve in my neck which lead to stiff shoulder's. I use this for 20 minutes with the movements provided in the video then do 20 minutes of ice and then 20 minutes of heat. This has helped loosen the shoulder and back muscles and reduces the nerve pain going down my right arm. I am actually shocked it works. You do have to give it a shot, because at first it sucks(hurts.) it is now part of my daily routine. Full disclosure, I have previously started intermittent fasting and walking everyday to get moving and change my diet to increase protein intake and vegetables and removed sugar to reduce inflammation. This was a good start, lost weight and felt better, but my neck and shoulder were still in al lot of pain. If you have stiff shoulders or neck and shoulder pain you may want to add it to your routine. I was doing neck traction and now use this instead, since the nerve is no longer pinched, but the surrounding muscles were tight.

I give this a 4 star rating because the Trapezius Trigger Point Massage is to hard for my neck( I had surgery and my neck and shoulders are always very tight) so I find it difficult to useHowever the Back Trigger Point Massager is wonderful for me.Some mornings I crawl out of bed and I feel so much tightness and pain, I lay on it for a few minutes, then do my daily stretches and the rest of the day I feel wonderful.If I’ve had a “tough on my body day” I lay on it before bed and I can fall asleep easily since the tension has been eased.I was hesitant about the price, but Since it has a 15 year warranty I gave it a try.A couple trips to the Chiropractor and I will pay much more than this.Now I can find relief without the wait of an appointment.I recommend you give it a try, if you don’t like it, send it back. I’ve had mine for several months and I will be keeping it.

I have had this for two months now. I am a former aircraft mechanic turned desk job holder and do a lot of sitting and standing at computer screens. Lately I have been experiencing sharp pain between my shoulder blades, poor posture or old shoulder injuries who knows. It’s the type of pain that feels like someone is digging a knife into my back. I use to be able to stretch or pop things to get relief until one day it was just inescapable. I googled different things to try and stumbled upon this red lobster looking thing and I bought this product as a Hail Mary and have to say I am glad I have it. I use it for about 10 minutes once or twice a week and no longer have this knife sticking into my back. The first couple of times you use this thing is going to kick your butt as it gets the knots out. Alignment is key, takes a minute to get the bumps just right where you need them. Use the neck bumps to get you set up perfectly the instructions. I take deep breaths in and out to help it push in and relax the muscles. I even try the different leg positions and lifting my hips off the ground to really push it in there. After I’ve laid on it for about 10 minutes I roll off it to the side to give my back a minute to relax. Follow it up with some I upper back stretches and I’m usually good for a couple of days. I know it’s prolly due to stress and me subconsciously slouching, but this helps put things back where they need to be. Thanks again.

This is such an improvement for me, as I had purchased another brand that was more foam, and it wasn’t sturdy enough to give me the deeper pressure point release that this one does. I especially like the relief I feel on the neck and lower occipital area. I have lots of knots from years of hair dressing and this really does the job nicely. This was expensive yes, however, save your money and buy this one over the cheaper orange foam ones, and get this if you truly have deep muscle tightness and knots. Start slow, and lay on it to get used to it. Then start doing some arm movements and eventually you can work up to pushing your feet and raising your hips to get leverage to put more pressure on knots and specific areas. I recommend this for anyone who needs deep tissue/pressure points in your back and neck, it does the job.

100% stubborn, broken, horse girl approved!! I have been dealing with a pinched Nerve in my neck, shoulder, elbow, and left arm for 5 weeks now. Many chiro visits, horrendous pain. This thing arrived today and I am currently laying on it going I am SO glad I bought the expensive real one. This things like a lodge cast iron skillet level of quality. Don’t waste your time with the cheap one invest in this thing! It’s a game changer. Also go to a chiro regularly if you train horses professionally. We do it for the horses why the heck aren’t we doing it for ourselves! I did go to the Dr today and I totally over did it with my barn work before the 4th of July. I’m going to pay for it tomorrow and glad this thing is hitting all the pressure points. I read the reviews and I’m 5ft 2.5 inches and this is totally hitting my trigger points. I’m athletic build and 145-147 regularly. Push through the first 2 mins of pain with breathing exercises after that you’re golden. Legs straight not bent it adds more pressure when bent! Happy healing people!! Also start stretches I’m 40 in 16 days and this is not what I envisioned buying for my birthday lol

The listing for this product goes into depth about how theirs is the original and the cheaper "knock offs" aren't as good. I think if a product is shaped the same and the same density you will have the same experience regardless of cost or brand. The material is sort of a tacky rubber so it will pull long hair and slightly stick to clothes, but I think they are all that way. This one is quite heavy whereas the product listing for this says the knock-offs are lighter weight. I don't think it really matters.As for this one, I mostly find it useful enough for the price. It takes some trial and error to get placement just right and the guidance that comes with it was not optimal for me. In no configuration will it get my lower neck area, but it does get my tight traps and along the spine. I actually find that putting it sideways or upside down gets the best relief. For reference I am a 5'3 female of normal or slightly light weight with no major back issues but a lot of tension in my shoulders and neck from bad posture sitting and looking at my phone too much. I do not get any "A HA!" type of relief, but it feels good while I am using it and helps me wind down before bed. I have better luck if I put my feet up on a chair and wiggle on it to get a deep pressure point massage which isn't really possible just laying there.

I routinely get tension in my lower back which then makes its way up to my shoulders and neck. This thing hurts like a mfer the first time you lay on it when you have knots in your shoulder or neck but if you just endure for a few minutes you will experience the most curious sensation of having all your knotted muscles just relax and you'll sink into the trigger points in total bliss. Its like these knots are muscles that don't understand how to let go but when a constant pressure is exerted on them, they just say eff this and release.It's so important to stretch before and after you lay on this trigger point massager. I have found that if I don't stretch right after the muscles will knot up again. So right after everything releases I do some really nice long deep stretches, arm stretches, leg stretches, whole body stretches. Then lay on it again, and repeat. I do this like three or four times and I find the knots stay away.The key though to avoiding knots is just maintaining flexibility and staying active. I found this out the hard way.Anyway, this thing actually works and I googled it and you can't really injure yourself with this unless you're doing it completely wrong. Just follow the directions and know that the pain means its working. You'll know when everything releases because the pain instantly turns to pleasure.

Great product.

My husband and I absolutely love this Trigger Point Release tool from LittleMum. (We affectionately call it "the Lobster"!) It is extremely effective for releasing muscle tension and alleviating pain. It also gets more comfortable to use the more you use it.Don't listen to the negative reviews - this tool us worth the price! My husband especially uses it every day (along with another LittleMum peoduct for the glutes and low back) and is so happy we bought it!Yes, it is a bit hefty in weight, but it is solid, durable, and made of very high quality material. This is a case where you really do get what you pay for! Don't go for the cheaper (and lower quality) "dupe" products. Choose LittleMum!

Fantastic, superb, mind-blowing, invigorating, enlivening, TOTALLY WORTH THE PRICE!To try to describe why isn't easy, but it wakes things up and brings them on board, it allows me to put the most remarkable kind of shiatsu pressure on spots and at angles that are worth dozens of shiatsu sessions to be able to do myself, whenever I feel like it.I have lots of devices, they each do different things. I only need this to do what it does - which is something absolutely superb and wonderful.There seem to be knock-offs, I would order them to try but the time and energy to return them makes the experiment pointless. I just know that this thing is primo, non plus ultra, the level I call "most amazing". Better than going to a fancy restaurant including wine. Subjectively, this is a really, really fantastic experience. I'm surprised such things are available - I mean the experience - at this price.By the way, you'll have to experiment. And mileage may vary - this device is perfect for some things I was trying to do but couldn't figure out how to do at the right angle with the right pressure. I don't know where you're at or what your body is needing at this point.I've gotten a lot of these kinds of things just now. Kind of eenie-meenie-miney mo - some new ones arrived today. But out of the bunch, this is one of the keepers. Really, really helpful in ways I can't properly articulate here.Very worth getting. I think I just realized that it may be this thing that's allowing me to sleep so much more deeply and completely the last few days. This thing is actually magnificent.But they should call it "The Lobster" because of the way it looks. Ahh - you know what? Even if the knock-offs were as good, and I bet they aren't - the material this is made out of is PERRRRRFECT for what this thing does. Why fiddle with that? And it's kind of offensive that others just copied it that completely. I don't really trust a company that operates like that to do the right things where it matters.Pretty crazy how great this thing is, especially as you continue to use it and your body begins to crave it in particular ways. You can use your legs to lift your body so the pressure is applied to different areas in different ways, and in some spots practically stand your body up to put a lot of pressure on particular spots. But the exact consistency of this material is perfect, so I wouldn't really want to try a knock-off at this point.Yeah, very positive review on this thing.

This tool provides exceptional relief for neck and shoulder pain, easing tension with precision.

It works great for knots at certain points, but if I have back knots a little higher near the neck, the pressure point doesn't work well enough to release the tension. Overall, I would say it's a good product.

I ended up with the coated metal long back piece of equipment from the same company. I ran into the same problem with this as I did their coated metal shoulder piece of equipment. It didn’t line up with my body correctly for the length and height. It seems somewhere between my shoulders and my neck that I was too short for it or something in that area. I’m a female and I’m 5'8", but most of my length is in my femur. I realize I’m a bit short wasted and maybe I’m a little bit short in the shoulder too because I’ve noticed I have to take tops in sometimes that are like spaghetti straps and not adjustable that they fall if they are too long on me which they often are, so my shoulders don't come up as high as most manufactured clothing products are fitted for most people, so that’s saying something . This would probably accommodate most people, but it just didn’t fit me right or I didn’t fit it right. I think it could bring some real relief if one could use it correctly.