OPTP PRO-Roller Soft Density, Half Round Foam Roller 36 inch — Low Density Foam Roller for Physical Therapy, Massage and Exercise, 36” x 6” x 3”

This half roller is good and firm, but not hard. I lie on it for stretching, and do "sit ups", and it's very comfortable on my spine and pelvis.

It's been a gong show trying to find a proper 6" x 36" roll in a medium density firmness. I've tried several full-round rolls that all had great reviews, some even described the rolls as 'soft', but my experience was that they felt like concrete....literally. I'm not exactly dainty: 5'10"/195lbs and stocky/fit, but with degenerative disk challenges. Those other rolls were just painful and annoying. This is the first roll (half-roll) that actually lives up to its description! It's perfect for my needs. I like the concept of the half roll MUCH better, as it eliminates the balancing act and allows me to breathe deeply, relax, let my shoulders go completely, and just 'BE'...without muscles getting sore or crampy. There are also several other applications/exercises that use the half roll to cushion or prop that feel so much better than the concrete rolls. Highly recommend if you're looking for that 'just right' level of firm/soft :)))

I researched this product and watched several YouTube videos before purchase. The B..and..B and Sarah M..... videos are especially helpful. The roller is everything I expected. Very well made. I used it for 10 minutes daily for several days. My goal is to improve posture. Well I now have significant lower back pain which is not normal for me. Free returns, no problem? Un-uh. To return you must ship it in the original box, which in my case was recycled two days ago.I don't know why it did not work for me and it clearly has helped many others. It is a 5 star product just not helpful for me. So it wouldn't be fair to rate it low. However since it may not work for you either, I strongly advise that you save the box just in case you are unlucky like me.

I’ve bought two of these rollers. One of them was a gift. It’s wonderful when done with appropriate exercises.

Nice & soft.