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Designed Around the Problem
- We designed a compact silicone structure that sits beneath the back of the neck, supports the head and neck position, and creates contact on both sides of the upper neck. Its rounded profile allows small rocking movements, helping you adjust where and how the pressure is applied.
- The same contours can also be repositioned for localized pressure across the shoulders, back, and other muscular areas.
How to Use
- Begin against a wall or supportive chair, where you can easily reduce the pressure by moving your body away from the tool.
- Once you understand how the rounded profile moves, you may progress to a bed or padded surface. Lying on the product transfers more body weight into a smaller area and can feel considerably stronger.
- For use around the back of the neck, begin carefully and keep the contact on muscular tissue rather than directly on the cervical vertebrae or the prominent edge of the skull.
The Right Material for the Job
A small massage tool still needs enough structure to remain useful under pressure.
- The product is formed from firm, food-grade silicone rather than lightweight hollow plastic or soft foam.
- Its material provides surface grip, controlled flexibility, and shape recovery while giving the tool enough weight to feel stable against a wall or chair.
- The result is compact enough to carry, but substantial enough to deliver deliberate body-weight pressure.
What to Expect
I was so excited when I bought this and then was so annoyed because it “didn’t work” and “didn’t line up with my neck size” so I kept trying but stopped. I finally took the time and effort to get adjusted at the chiropractor and realized after years my jaw, neck, and spine were so slightly misaligned that I had NO IDEA I was tilted to the right causing 4 years of extreme tmj/jaw pain. I tried this little orange guy afterwards, and it works like a literal charm. now that i’m aligned it hits the trigger points perfectly (especially at the base of my skull where all my migraines start) and it’s now my go-to tool when i’m in pain, and believe me i’ve tried everything. it perfectly aligns and you can rock it back and forth to get the tension out. amazing 10/10 I hope someone sees this and buys it so they can use it for a bad headache or after a night of sleeping in the wrong position. definitely worth the money! getting rid of pain is priceless.
I keep trying, but I can’t seem to position this orange massage tool on my various body parts that need massaging and get much relief.It is a hefty piece of silicone that feels great in my hands. Because it is so cute, I find myself holding it and looking at the smile (reminding myself to smile and be happy) and then turning it over and fidgeting with the holes in the back.I will keep trying to use as intended because I want it to get rid of my trigger points.
This is a very rigid, solid piece. It has a bit of heft so it won't accidentally move from where you intend to use it. Not quite what I was expecting, though. I thought it might be a little softer. While the points are well rounded, I find them just a bit too hard. It has its uses but I do find it a bit on the pricier side.
This is a well thought out massage tool. It’s functional, and you can leave it on display. It becomes a cute sitting figure, complete with a smiling face. Not many massage tools that you’re content to leave sitting on coffee table.It’s composed of good quality silicone, with a comforting tactile aspect. Examination of the tool found no defects or flaws in construction.In a clever design move, the four limbs of the figure act as pressure points to target trigger points. Combined with the slightly rounded back, you can adjust and vary the acupressure application.By the way, the measurements given in the product description section are obviously incorrect. The massage/figure measures approximately 6 inches tall and 4 inches wide. (see attached photos for real world images, with a ruler for size reference).The current price of $40 does seem a bit steep. However, I think the design with quality materials and construction does make this worthy of serious consideration. I happen to enjoy the whimsy of the shape and the smiling face, and appreciate the adept acupressure/trigger points massage application. Thus, it garners a 4 star rating.
Not effective. The bottom is round, which means instead of supporting your head and neck in a static position it just rolls around underneath your head so you can never dig in to the muscles in a satisfying way. Awful design.
As someone with very frequent tension headaches that often turn into migraines, this has been so helpful! It is especially convenient when traveling given its small size. It hits the trigger points of my traps, rhomboids, and posterior neck very well! I also position it on my mid- and lower back to hit those trigger points. Highly recommend for travel, alongside the larger red lobster !!
This works so nice on the back or the neck. I have had issues with the base of my neck for so long, I really love this product. Has many uses, really durable quality material. So yourself a favor and buy this product. Other products are similar but a junky in quality and design. This will be here for the long haul and makes a great addition to my library of self care accessories.
Quality item. I buy everything I can to help lessen pain in hip flexors, stiff neck, tight IT bands, and general discomfort due to stress and side sleeping. I have this orange guy and the lobster. They are intense and definitely hit the spots. I have to find the right position but when I do it brings relief.
Better than any other trigger point massager I have had. You can’t get a little ball to do with this guy can do
Great for frozen shoulder. Be careful with placement (check instructions or website). If it is used right it’s amazing results.
Truly life changing!! My husband has horrible TMJ pain and trapezius muscle tension, he has been using this nearly daily and it has greatly improved his range of motion and has decreased the amount of pain he feels daily. It is super versatile and can be used in so many ways, it also very accurately mimics the sensation of deep pressure massage…..love this company and would absolutely buy another myofacial release device from them. This little massager has the bonus of being small enough to take on trips so he can use it after long periods of sitting/traveling. Couldn’t recommend this product more! If you are wondering…..this is your sign that this could change your life! I can’t tell you how impressed and surprised I am with this purchase
Appears to be solid construction and a clever design, but it was too big to be used on my thin neck. I wish they had a smaller size!
Great material and this little guy comes with me in the car and I lay on him every night. Great in my lower neck shoulder area
This is perfect for home or when you’re on the go but still want something that will work on tight muscle groups. It’s versatile!
Finally a way to dig into tense muscles that only my chiropractor could treat for me. This is perfect for putting pressure on the knots you can't reach and also relax at the same time. Best of all my little buddy travels with me, so I don't I don't have to live with pain on long trips.
I have had neck issues due to stress and lifting weights.Since I have been using this product I no longer have neck issues.This product is a bit more expensive than the similar products due to the high quality material that they chose to use in their manufacturing.You get what you pay for.
So I own another item by Little Mum, and although I found their items a little bit expensive because I’m on disability and low income, they’re worth the investment. I like the first item that I bought that looks like a misshaped pretzel and so I also decided to buy this item because I needed something that was smaller and easier to quickly quickly toss in a bag for travel. I just recently returned from taking care of a friend of mine in hospital and sleeping next to his bedside and hospital chairs for a week is not recommended when you have chronic pain. But this little doll was in my bag and it turned out to be a real lifesaver because well, of course it didn’t completely kill my pain. It was small and manageable enough for me to work out knots and sore and hard muscles and all of that sort of thing a little bit here and a little bit there. It is heavier than I thought it would be, which would be the only thing about it I don’t like. Also bonus points for being able to just wipe it down with a disinfectant and rinse off after being in hospital environment. I plan to order several more of this company items and while expensive as I said, I do recommend and feel the quality is there. I’m considering ordering a second one of these so that I have one for each side of my body when I want to work on it at the same time. When I can find it a little bit cheaper in the Amazon return section I will do that.
Having purchased two trigger point massagers from Little Mum including "The Lobster", both items items have lived up to the stated promise. Very good quality materials, excellent service, and product performance. Highly recommended. There are similar items out there but not, in my opinion, of this quality and strength. These will last a long time and give be pain relief.
I have a couple of this company’s tools, and surprisingly, this one is my favorite. While it’s not as firm as some, it has enough firmness to get deep into my mid-back, which is quite difficult for many other tools to get to. It’s so portable that I can take it all over and even use it unobtrusively, including in the car. I’ve even been able to use it in the trunk of our minivan to stretch my upper back.The neck traction part hasn’t been as effective for me since it’s hard to get the right position, but I have other tools for that, so it’s not a big deal. I was hoping this would work for deep pressure along my spine, and I took the low risk of a free return. Definitely keeping this one, as it exceeded my expectations!
I love this little device and have found a use for it (mid back) but for my neck, it doesn’t work. My neck sits right between the “feet”. I would like to see additional sizes offered to accommodate different sized people.
My husband and I both enjoy this product and find it funny at the same time. It is challenging to position it in a position that benefits your tight neck muscles. But, sure enough, it did. It is a strange product, but we are pleased that I bought it and tried it out. It has helped relax our tense muscles right at the base of our skull. I would recommend trying it wherever your muscles may be tense and placing this product there and apply pressure, whether you're laying on it, spouse applies pressure, etc.
it is nice a heavy well made material and it's simple to use i use place it under the back of my neck and try to find the perfect spot and my head just falls into place. love it!
I used it to focus on muscles on the back of my head, shoulders and lower back muscles. The 4 knobs form massage patterns to rid of tight muscle groups. I do not just lie flat on top of it. I use it almost like a foam roller, roll on it against different muscle groups while using my legs and elbows to support my body.
This product was much bigger and heavier than I expected. I would have loved for it to work for me. However, the little arms are too far apart. My neck is just cradled in it and they don't even touch any pressure points.
Back in August, we were involved in a rear end collision on the interstate. The driver slammed into us at full speed and I suffered whiplash and a concussion. The knots in my upper neck at the base of my skull were like boulders for months. My Neuro-muscular massage therapist worked and worked on them week after week. However, the day I got this little device I felt my first bit of relief in months.
I love the Little Mum products because they actually seem to be of good quality. My favorite is the one that looks like an orange pretzel, and I can’t go anywhere without it. I have EDS. and need something to help relieve my over tight muscles when they spasm from holding my unstable joints. My husband got this little guy for me for Christmas to help with my craniocervical instability headaches, and he is not only cute, but top quality. The only problem is that I have a slender neck, and therefore it fits perfectly between the notches meant to hit my trigger points. It doesn’t fit. It’s too big! I wanted to cry! They really need two sizing options for this little guy because I REALLY need him when my headaches start up and I can’t get out of bed. He is useful for my legs, back and such, but I have the pretzel thing for that. I really wanted to love this little guy. Maybe Little Mum will read this and make a smaller version for us ladies with slender necks! Fingers crossed!