Does it help breaking up the knots on muscles?
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That depends. I mean it's not a miracle worker. I wouldn't recommend using it on an injured muscle but as far loosening the muscles it will work. Imagine putting your vacuum hose on your skin that's what it sort of feels like. I hope this helps.
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It softens them to the point of going away by themselves or going away with gentle massage. After 5 years of excruciating deep tissue massage, and still not being to the point of maintenance, I wish I found these to begin with.
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I'm not sure. Breaking up the knots isn't my goal when using the cups. It might help, but in my opinion when it's combined with movement ,can help separate the skin layer from the soft tissue layers that lie underneath. More of a myofascial release effect perhaps.
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Yes, cupping can help break up knots. You should see a professional for cupping, because you can over cup and there are contraindications for cupping. So you always want to make sure you are having it done by someone that knows what they are doing.
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I have used it during boot camp, didn't really do what I needed. However, I found out I have a torn tendon, so I have a boot cast on which is helping. I figured when it heals I can go back to this for support.
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Dear MonaThis is not the primary use for these.However because it does lift fascia I suppose it might have an effect. On cellulite.
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To me it did help with growing more hair and strengthening it. Didn't notice the hair line part though.
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I have broad shoulders so for me it goes from about an inch out from each side of my spine out to just the inside if my shoulder blades. It does work wonders on the tough knots that get under the inner edge of my shoulder blades. It is not wide enough at least for me to get what I would call the back side of my shoulders out towards the joint if that is what you are asking.
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No, this is a hard foam roller. Allowing it to real break down tight muscles after a workout.
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I am not familiar with that method. I use it to relax the muscles in my back. When it is placed in mid-back and lie on the roller on the floor with arms extended outward. I do this for 4-5 minutes at a time and it works to soften trigger points.
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I'd be very skeptical about any claims about building muscle/tone. It is very good for strains and sprains and brings symptomatic relief.
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Definitely! It works great on the calves, neck, anywhere you have a muscle.
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If you get the right spot it may release in seconds. I've never paid much attention to the exact time, but I probably hold it for 10 to 30 seconds. You might get a full release of the knot, or maybe just a partial release and then you'd need to reposition it a bit because the best spot to get a release has changed a bit. And sometimes I move it back and forth over a tight spot after steady pressure has caused a partial relief. Some areas, such as along the shoulder blade, you may not be able to get it on the perfect spot, but moving it up & down along the edge of the tight muscle will help a lot. Good luck. If you get the right spot it may release in seconds. I've never paid much attention to the exact time, but I probably hold it for 10 to 30 seconds. You might get a full release of the knot, or maybe just a partial release and then you'd need to reposition it a bit because the best spot to get a release has changed a bit. And sometimes I move it back and forth over a tight spot after steady pressure has caused a partial relief. Some areas, such as along the shoulder blade, you may not be able to get it on the perfect spot, but moving it up & down along the edge of the tight muscle will help... » Read More If you get the right spot it may release in seconds. I've never paid much attention to the exact time, but I probably hold it for 10 to 30 seconds. You might get a full release of the knot, or maybe just a partial release and then you'd need to reposition it a bit because the best spot to get a release has changed a bit. And sometimes I move it back and forth over a tight spot after steady pressure has caused a partial relief. Some areas, such as along the shoulder blade, you may not be able to get it on the perfect spot, but moving it up & down along the edge of the tight muscle will help a lot. Good luck. « Show Less
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That helps mix the ingredients. If you put a protein powder in, shaking it will help break up the lumps.
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i used it for the back although it doesn't target specific points on the back, it does cover a large area and help with myofascial muscle release. Actually, it is designed so that it is better at hitting as much of the "knots" in the muscles--and I found it works really well! If you want to target trigger points that are very specific , then you may want the "massage ball" Hope that helps
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It would work fine for taking out the knots, no sure if it would do the job of keeping hair from absorbing chlorine & salt water. For that I use Malibu leave-in mist conditioner. It's free of sulfates, paragons, gluten, & sodium Chlorides too.
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Yes probably at a slower speed. I use it on my shoulders and neck and feel it helps work out tension
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Yes. Although it doesn't have directions so if you're not savvy with tying knots I would start brushing up
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No, it's a relaxer and your going to end up over processing your hair. This going to cause breakage. Try using a Brazilian blowout over it to strengthen your hair and loosen your curl.
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I have used it on my upper back and it has helped with back pain from time to time. Sometimes I get a pinched nerve right below my shoulder blades and rolling this up and down the length of my spine seems to help it. The nubs hurt while doing it, but the next day it feels a lot better.