ThrivalWave - Fully Adjustable Psoas Muscle Release Tool for QL, Hip Flexor, Back, Hamstring, Glute, Iliacus, and Neck Pain - Trigger Point and Myofascial Release Tool - Carbon Black

I have scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, vertebral compression, sciatica, and arthritis in my back, as well as hip flexor tightness that sometimes leads to constant, painful spasms.The Thrival system has been such an incredible find! It's been the first real source of relief, and complete compression release, in my low back in YEARS, even outshining the pain relief I get from my (very good) Rolfing (structural alignment) treatments and chiropractic adjustments. There are days when I wake up barely able to walk, and this can turn it around for me where stretching, yoga and NSAIDs can't. And those meat grinder heads on my hip flexors is divine.I definitely recommend getting the whole system, since different heads are needed to target different muscle groups and do all of the techniques in the quite-impressive user manual, with full color photos and well-written, complete instructions. And the Thrival's adjustable placement of the heads on the board is crucial - if you buy a non-adjustable tool, it's just not that likely to hit in the right spots for your body, especially if you want it to work on multiple areas like the Thrival does. Precision is important if you want a safe, effective release.The only bummer was that I assumed the Soft Covers were included (didn't read the description carefully enough), and Amazon doesn't sell them. They're necessary for some of the setups, and prevent adding pain to muscles and skin. You can get them from Thrival's website directly.This was well worth the price for me. It has increased my mobility and provided effective release tools for my whole body. It has reduced my pain, and frankly, it's empowering: I can do more, more comfortably. So grateful to have found this company's products.

I got this to relieve tension in my groin which has caused my hips to slightly twist; a side effect after pregnancy. It definitely helps, and the instructions guide is a must to review prior to, and during usage. It tells you where the pressure points are and what settings and pieces are best. With consistent usage you'll definitely see a difference. Some of those spots may be a bit tender and uncomfortable simply because they are so tight. But stick with it and things will get better.

*Edit- after 2 weeks of using this, I find it’s been very helpful. It’s useful for different hip & thigh muscles that are hard to reach, and very helpful for tense calves. Glad I went ahead and got this.Original review: I just got this yesterday and tried it last night. My hip has felt tight and has ached for a year or so. That’s my fault for not exercising and stretching as much, but once that problem happens, it’s not easy to address. This works to help release the iliacus muscle and seems to have a very positive effect on other muscles that are affected by it. I already feel much less tension and pain.This is easy to assemble, disassemble and pack when traveling.The meat grinder and other attachments are a super hard plastic . I didn’t know there were soft covers available, but there are. Since I didn’t purchase them, I doubled a blanket and draped it over the whole thing to soften the pressure. Even with that, it was a lot of pressure, and I feel bruised today. BUT we all know getting to tight muscles like this is going to involve discomfort, so that was no surprise. The takeaway for me is that it seems to help considerably with hip area tension- it’s similar to a deep tissue massage- it may hurt pr be uncomfortable at the time, but it help considerably, so I do it. I’ll continue using this . Curious to know if the soft covers make much difference.Also curious to know if the Aletha hip hook is any more comfortable. If so, I’d definitely consider trying it based on my experience w this…

This tool has truly changed my life. For so long, I struggled with hip pain, and traditional stretching never quite reached the spots I needed. This device is an absolute game-changer—it targets all the right pressure points with precision.Yes, it’s uncomfortable, but that’s exactly how it should be! It’s incredibly stable and doesn’t slide out from under you, making it easy to use for anyone. The muscle relief it provides is unbelievable. I highly recommend getting the rubber covers, as the firmness is quite intense, but it’s absolutely worth every penny.You can even use your HSA/FSA account to purchase it, which is a huge bonus. I would buy this 10 times over. Thank you for giving me a new lease on life—I’m walking with so much less stress and significantly more relief. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!

I have been suffering with on and off low left sided back pain for many years. After hurting my back a year ago at the gym I tried physical therapy, the chiropractor, stretching and nothing helped. I finally looked up on tik tok how to get rid of SI joint pain because it wasn’t really low back it was my SI joint and it would radiate to my hip never up or down my leg. I saw a video where a lady said you need to releases your iliacus muscle and to release your piriformis muscle and I came across this tool. This tool is adjustable so you can get in to different muscles by changing the hooks. After using this tool I finally have no low back pain and I recommend this tool. It seems a little pricey but to have pay $50 dollars each comes for the chiropractor with one days relief this tool is worth it!