Chirp Wheel- anyone using them?

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So we have some extra FSA money we need to burn by the end of the year. So we decided to get these. I drive all day and still do some manual labor as well so my back gets tight and sore. I've used foam rollers and different neck stretching gizmos. Why not try something a little different.

Well, it's different alright. Can't really explain it but my back seems to pop more, but more subtle, than with the foam roller. Like it's forcing things back in the correct position. It does have a dip for your spine so there is more pressure to the sides than directly on your spine. But after 2 days my upper back and neck feels great. Just need to work on the low back, right hip area. We have the 4" and 6" right now with a 10" on the way. Should have gone all out and got the set but my wife did not want too, until she started using them. lol


Amazon product ASIN B09M5XC923
 
Haven't ever seen or heard of these, but am interested... Back pain has been a long term issue.

I've had some improvement going on a more animal-based/less inflammatory diet, but still need to stay ahead of low back pain and muscle spasms due to sitting too much for work.
 
Man I've really been wanting one for a few years. They just look like they would work well. I believe they even have a mat you can use that has a grove.
 
DurhamDad said:
Thanks for the inspiration... I happen to be dealing with a flare up at the moment.

I decided to go with this version... A good bit cheaper and slightly better reviews:

Amazon product ASIN B0BJLDSHF4
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The knobby ones can be pretty intense. I’ve got a foam roller like that and it can be brutal if you are sore. Ymmv.
 
DurhamDad said:
still need to stay ahead of low back pain and muscle spasms due to sitting too much for work.
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Been dealing with this and spasms for around 6 months now, some days to the point of having to use a blame staff or cane to walk. Mostly on my right side but more recently has moved to the left. I believe issues with the gluteus medias based on referred pain and trigger points. Ordered a QL Claw which seems to help hit the trigger points but only provides temporary relief as well as stretching. Going to look into these rollers to see if they may assist some with those issues, from my reading the GM muscle can cause all kinds of lumbar issues as well. IDR if it was lumbar curvature or lumbar flattening it causes. My back hasn't been able to pop in years.

I'm too young to feel this damn old. :mad:
 
hp468 said:
Been dealing with this and spasms for around 6 months now, some days to the point of having to use a blame staff or cane to walk. Mostly on my right side but more recently has moved to the left. I believe issues with the gluteus medias based on referred pain and trigger points. Ordered a QL Claw which seems to help hit the trigger points but only provides temporary relief as well as stretching. Going to look into these rollers to see if they may assist some with those issues, from my reading the GM muscle can cause all kinds of lumbar issues as well. IDR if it was lumbar curvature or lumbar flattening it causes. My back hasn't been able to pop in years.

I'm too young to feel this damn old. :mad:
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Look for exercises to strengthen them too. Stretching is also temporary. Getting stronger is the fix. Posture might be an issue too.
 
Coworker has one. I believe it’s the 10-inch. As a general review I’m wary of these body weight devices. Feels very vulnerable. The Chirp is no different. It’ll get a few small pops out of my back and generally feels like it’s doing something. I think the 12-inch may be a little better in terms of not being as intense.

As someone else mentioned about the knobby ones: I don’t know that I’d like the knobs. If you hit a tender spot with one, it’ll be hard to quickly get off of it.

Coworker also had one of these sitting around.
https://a.co/d/hk0QjbV

Yes, they look ridiculous, but what back device doesn’t?! I was joking the other day while trying the bigger one: it’s a 72-in-1 wonder stick! Massage your own back. Change a battleship barrel. Fight off terrorists using the latest Steven Segal moves. Do a 1920’s era jig dance. The list goes on!

But seriously…these stick things can really find the spot. And since you’re in control you can dial it right in. Much less vulnerable feeling than doing a death-defying balance of your body weight over a wheel.
 
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9outof10mms said:
Coworker has one. I believe it’s the 10-inch. As a general review I’m wary of these body weight devices. Feels very vulnerable. The Chirp is no different. It’ll get a few small pops out of my back and generally feels like it’s doing something. I think the 12-inch may be a little better in terms of not being as intense.

As someone else mentioned about the knobby ones: I don’t know that I’d like the knobs. If you hit a tender spot with one, it’ll be hard to quickly get off of it.

Coworker also had one of these sitting around.
https://a.co/d/hk0QjbV

Yes, they look ridiculous, but what back device doesn’t?! I was joking the other day while trying the bigger one: it’s a 72-in-1 wonder stick! Massage your own back. Change a battleship barrel. Fight off terrorists using the latest Steven Segal moves. Do a 1920’s era jig dance. The list goes on!

But seriously…these stick things can really find the spot. And since you’re in control you can dial it right in. Much less vulnerable feeling than doing a death-defying balance of your body weight over a wheel.
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The smaller the more intense they are. The 4" puts a lot of pressure on the erectors on each side of the spine.

Any version of that Theracane hook things can work well. Especially if you have a "spot" that is giving you problems. They get less effective for general back soreness or pain.

Lacrosse balls can work great as well. I like them for my shoulders or hips. I can get a lot of pressure on a small spot and move them around there.

They are like tools. Each one can do a different task.
 
chiefjason said:
The smaller the more intense they are. The 4" puts a lot of pressure on the erectors on each side of the spine.

Any version of that Theracane hook things can work well. Especially if you have a "spot" that is giving you problems. They get less effective for general back soreness or pain.

Lacrosse balls can work great as well. I like them for my shoulders or hips. I can get a lot of pressure on a small spot and move them around there.

They are like tools. Each one can do a different task.
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When I need to hit a certain spot but don't want to risk putting all my weight on it, I'll roll the ball against a wall... That really let's you control how much pressure you put on it.

I might start that way with the knobby wheels that I'm now a bit scared of 😂
 
Has anyone with herniated disc's used these? My middle son was hit by a drunk driver at work and is having all manner of problems with his back. Sucks because he is only 29 and already has issues. I saw this and thought it may help him. He cannot even bend down and tie his shoes.
 
My friend who is a chiropractor has one at his house, so I assume he likes it. I’ve never tried it but am intrigued.
 
We have a set of them. I agree and feel like they give more flexion and stretch than a foam roller. Even if my back doesn't pop with them, the actual stretching seems to help a whole lot. I know there are some people that caution about the hyperflexion. But seems to work pretty well for me and stops my fingers from going numb every couple of weeks.

I don't think I would enjoy the knobby versions of them. I tend to spend a couple of minutes staying stretched. It's how I know I'm a sadist and not a masochist.

I seem to get the best results if my back is really tight by working a foam roller for a little while and then finishing on these
 
Variable said:
Has anyone with herniated disc's used these? My middle son was hit by a drunk driver at work and is having all manner of problems with his back. Sucks because he is only 29 and already has issues. I saw this and thought it may help him. He cannot even bend down and tie his shoes.
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I have 2 bulging and one herniated in my neck. I use them up on my neck. Keep in mind the gap should keep some of the pressure off the actual spine. If he had issues in the neck these are good too.


 
@Variable these things help the symptoms but not root causes. It might help. Truth is disclosure, they may make things worse.

I have used one, a co-workers, a couple times, my back does feel a lot better after.
 
My son has a theracane, works really well for spot treatment.
Haven't seen these chirpwheels or variants. Thanks for posting them.
 
Just got the 10" version in. I'm 6'1" and it works great. My wife is shorter and can only use it on her mid to upper back. A little harder to balance on the lower back but it's a nice stretch. I am starting with the 10" then dropping down to 6" and 4". Lots of cracking going on. Best explanation is my back just feels looser overall.
 
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