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Since my labral tear diagnosis a year ago, I have had to really commit to self-massage, in the form of a lot of foam rolling and utilizing other tools. And let me tell you, I have tried a lot of tools. I have an entire box of self-massage tools. I had heard others raving about the Addaday Pro massage roller, so when I got the chance to try it out, I was absolutely in. After all, what could it hurt?
Okay, well as anyone who has done self-massage knows, it does hurt, but in the good way.
Though the strength work I’ve been doing on my hips and legs has done wonders to help balance the effects of my labral tear, the muscles in my left leg generally have to work a bit harder than those in my right leg, simply because not only are they working to make me run or bike or swim, but they’re also doing extra work to keep my hip in place. That means that I often end up with tightness in my quad. The foam roller is great for working out that tightness, but it’s not really all that portable, nor is it easy to use.
Since getting the Addaday Pro massage roller, I’ve been taking it to work almost every day and periodically rolling out my legs for a few minutes, occasionally while on a conference call. It’s so easy to use, and don’t let those cute little massage balls fool you, they can get in there and hit those sore spots.

The Addaday Pro has three types of rollers on it – two firmer rollers, two softer rollers, and one pinpoint roller, which is amazing on my shin. Personally, I use the firmest rollers the most, but I’ve also spent over a year doing self-massage, getting regular Graston work, and generally torturing my leg into behaving. Many people will likely prefer the softer rollers.
Where I think this roller rises above some other products that I have tried is the fact that you can do more pinpoint work with the massage balls. Many rolling products (including my beloved foam roller) are flat, and while those certainly have a place, the Addaday Pro really lets you get into those knots and work them out. I have a spot near my knee that always tightens up and this tool lets me really get in there and work out the knot. It’s not the most enjoyable experience, but it works. It’s great on your IT band too. And you’re controlling the pressure, so you can go as firm or as gentle as you want.
(I let my coworker try the roller and the response was “This is terrible. But it feels so good!”)
Given the portability and ease of use, I think this roller is moving to the top of my list of self-massage tools. Thanks to weather, I had to cancel my last PT appointment, so I’m overdue for Graston and dry needling in my leg, and yet I’m not noticing any crazy stiffness, and I think that I owe that to all the time I’ve spent with the Addaday Pro. No, it’s not going to replace my physical therapist, but it’s certainly a good addition to my arsenal.
This one goes into my “Absolutely Recommended” column. If you don’t do some form of self-massage, you’re really missing out on a key element of recovery, and this tool is worth checking out.
I think it’s pretty good although I have not used this type of massage roller.
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