Ingrid and I stopped by REI last weekend looking for some deals and saw 20% off on a type of trigger point roller from TriggerPoint Performance that I had not tried yet - so we splurged. The roller is essentially a foam version of a roller used in a kitchen with grooves and ribs that "promote blood flow". What I don't like about this roller is that it has limited leverage uses, meaning it takes quite a bit of force to roll down your muscles. In the initial trial period, I did not observe any benefit when using this on my neck, back, or quads. However, despite the effort it takes to use, I have found this particular trigger point tool superior to any tool or method used to date on my lower legs and hamstrings. If these are your trouble areas, I recommend giving this tool a try.
