I had plantar fasciitis for about 2 years before remembering hearing about mobility balls a few years earlier. When I looked up what they were the first time, I was put off by the price. But then when I reconsidered, I searched on here and this was the first one to show up with overall good reviews, so I got it. Man do I wish I'd gotten it earlier! Along with regular stretching and yoga, this ball is the only thing to really help me out. Frozen water bottles, being stuck in one of those boots for a full month, massages with my hands...all the stuff that the doctors recommended didn't help. Muscle Max's little wonder here did though, and I've since recommended it to over a dozen people, with every one of them thanking me profusely. Heck, pre-COVID I'd loan mine out to let them try it out first and they were sold within minutes.

I've mainly used it on my feet, but it works well on other areas too like your neck and back. For plantar fasciitis, I'd have it on the floor while I'm sitting down in a chair or on a couch, and just roll it around while pressing down a bit. You need some pressure in order to work it correctly. The pattern carved into the ball hits all sorts of spots as you roll it, and it really helps pinpoint where the pain is. It covered my entire foot, from the heel to the arch, sides of the arch, and balls of my foot. For the first couple of months, it hurt a lot for the first 10 minutes of use. But the more I used it, my feet started to feel better. I now ALWAYS have it with me in my bag when I'm at work. I may not need it as much now, but on days when my feet feel a little swollen or something, I bust this sucker out and go to town, feeling better in just minutes.

While the Muscle Max ball is amazing, and an absolute steal at this price compared to the first mobility ball I found that was nearly identical in design, some people do say that it doesn't help much. For the cost, it's worth a shot. Just keep in mind that you should be doing lots of stretches for your calves too, and hopefully you'll be on the road to recovery. I can't stop recommending this ball- the people I let try it out first had the same question as me: why don't doctors ever recommend this?

i have the red colour option. i was hesitant in purchasing because of the price, but for while i was in need for a better massage tool. After finally making the deicision, i was glad that i got it. The quality is very well built and the design is thought out. I used it to roll it on my upper back, up to my neck, as i lay down on a mat, and it was a major relief. Before the massage, i felt like there was a knot in my neck because of how i slept, but the massage ball fixed that after one session. I did feel the stiffness in my neck a little bit, but i felt it going away. I also used it for my knee because of my injury and it helps a lot before workouts as i creep towards the age of 30. I find myself usin this more over the foam roller i have because of more direct you can be with your massage with this one.
Overall, i would recommend this to anyone who wants a firm self massage. If you are thinking of it, and on edge because of the price, just go with this one and you won't be disappointed. 5/5

Good quality. Comfortable to use. Highly recommended.

I exercise alot and I like trying new fitness items. This ball was more of a treat or experiment for me than a necessity. I am not prone to muscle knots and when I do have pain or discomfort, I usually just walk it off til it feels better; massaging never really crossed my mind as an option for pain and tightness but I do see alot of people at the gym using balls like this one and rollers so when the opportunity to try this one came along, I was excited.

Even though the size was clearly explained on Amazon, I was surprised to see the ball when it arrived. It seemed smaller than I had imagined. But I was impressed with how hard it is. It really presses into whatever body part I try it on and the material it is made of has a good amount of friction with the wall or floor so even if I am not pushing against the ball very hard, it doesnt roll away, it stays put.

The packaging is attractive. The little carrying bag seems durable and lightweight enough, so I can see this being good for people who like to bring their own items to the gym with them. I do wish it came with more instruction and ideas for use. Like I said, using this was my first time using a massage ball or anything like it, so I could see on the little card it came with, that I could put it between my shoulder and the floor, between my glute and the floor, between my back and the wall but then I didn't know what I should really do after that or what I should expect it to feel like, or how long I should do it for optimal results, etc. I found a short video with a couple using the ball and smiling but it didn't help me any more than the little card the ball came with. So, I guess it has been trial and error, figuring out what feels good and how I think I should use this.

I've found I like adding the ball into other stretches or exercises. Like if I am doing wall sits, massage my back with the ball or if I am going to do hip thrusters, roll my feet on the ball. Ive only had it for a week, Im sure Ill come up with more ideas.

While I am using the ball, it isn't a sensation I really enjoy but I do notice I like the way I feel on the muscles I used it on later in the day. Also, oddly enough, when I sneeze, especially if I have been training my back that day, my back tenses up so much that it hurts but since I have been using the muscle max on my back, it hasn't been tensing up as much when I sneeze. That was an unexpected but welcomed result.

I cant honestly say if this product seems like a good value for the money because I haven't ever bought any similar product or gone to a human massager, so that's why I left that unrated.

I used to use a bigger version of this at CrossFit but this one works just fine for home use.
10/10 no complaints