Aletha Hip Flexor Release Ball

I have the lacrosse style pain relief balls and they are helpful in many areas. However, I do have very tight hip flexors from sitting all day working from home and doing daily jogs. The combination recently has brought out some issues in my lower back. I know the pain is not necessarily originating from where I feel the discomfort because I can stretch my quads and hamstrings and feel relief. Recently I have bought some different trigger point tools and balls to help with the issue and they all have been good in there own way. I am overall pleased with my arsenal. However, I also know my hip flexors have issues and that I have not been hitting them well with what I have. So eventually I came across this ball. Overall, I feel that the ball helps me a lot. I think the bigger size does in fact get deeper into the problem areas around the hip flexors. I also feel that it helps find those areas too since it compresses a little and has a bit wider footprint. I can also use it to help with other areas, despite it not being too hard, but I think this still applies a good amount of overall pressure. I am not a small guy, so this ball does compress a bit when I use it, but it still helps the area I am working on. I like also using it to roll my upper gluts over and really help find the trouble areas quickly. If I was going away on vacation and could take only one ball, I would take this one. It is lighter than the lacrosse balls that I have (this one about 64 grams on my scale and one of my lacrosse style balls is 144 grams), but it does take more space due to the increased size. My main issue is the price. I think this reminds me of those Shark Tank products where you find out how little it costs to get from overseas and they sell it for a crazy amount of more money. For what this product really is when you hold it, you are pretty sure that you overpaid..... a lot. With that said, it is helping me at the moment and if it lasts for a long time I might be able to forgive the price. I don't know if there are any other similar-sized products out there for a cheaper price, but I do know this one seems to help as it claims and I am overall very happy with it.

I was expecting more when I saw it. I have a few lacrosse balls I use already but I needed something slightly bigger to get into the deep grove behind my knees. Worked great. Worked even better on my lower back!

My chiropractor told me to get a lacrosse ball and work it into my hip joint a couple times a week. I found this is about twice as large as a lacrosse ball and feels better since it is not as hard. The overall design is really good quality and provides a good amount of pressure without triggering pain. Follow the included instructions and you’ll be fine. Not sure yet how durable it is, but it seems to be a good value.

Honestly Incredible! I have a very painful Piriformis Syndrome from working in healthcare and walking over 12k steps a day on concrete. This ball has been an absolute game changer for relaxing the muscle. A tennis ball was too soft and a lacrosse ball was too hard and targeted. This gets into the deep muscle without being too intense. For lack of better terms it gets into the “nooks and crannies” and I can really pinpoint where I need relief in a way I couldn’t get with a foam roller. I highly recommend!

Out of a thousand Amazon purchases this was my favorite! Diagnosed with DD that is causing my daily sciatica pain. Realizing that yes I some disc issues my main issue was a weak psoas from modern day sitting and tightness for inside the hips especially the right side going to my toes. This is a type of false sciatica. This ball hitting my trigger points went from painful to blissful. For all of you in there late 50s and 60s this your new friend. Yes you are rubbing your front hip and ass with it on the floor or a wall along with a good therapy routine on YouTube and have hope again I promise. Most doctors will write you off. Do the work and it pay off I’m living proof. Cheers

Perfect tool for the areas specified. A must have for your recovery collection of tools.

I really like the ball but I can see other customers saying a tennis ball works just as well. This ball is the perfect size, has the correct resistance, and is good for releasing tight muscles. However, I think detailed and specific instructions are needed to justify the cost and to ensure the customer knows where to position the ball so the muscle/s will actually release. Without this information, they may feel scammed. I know I would have felt this way and returned the item. Also, including a link to a YouTube video demonstrating its proper use is another easy way to help customers justify the cost.

I stumbled across Christine Koth on Instagram and was drawn in by the fact that she discussed so many pain issues that I experience every single day. Pain behind my tailbone, lower back pain, groin pain, plantar fasciitis, bunions...the list goes on. I’ve always known my hips were “off” but I didn’t realize this was the cause for my pain in so many other areas. Stretching my hip flexors had always been my go-to, but it never gave me the relief I was looking for. I’ve seen numerous chiropractors and massage therapists, which always only gave me short-term relief. Then after reading more of what Christine had to say I decided I had nothing to lose and bought both her book and the hip roller ball. It was cheaper than a single visit to a chiropractor or massage therapist, and I wanted to understand what was going on in there so I could hopefully find a lasting solution. I can honestly say it has been life changing!! So much useful information in the book and the quiz was eye opening. I have probably had a tight iliacus for most of my life and just never knew it was even there. Using the hip ball was quite painful the first time, but gets easier and easier as the muscles begin to soften. I always thought that pain was just because my hip bones are there and tender to the touch. Nope, that’s just because the muscles around them are so tight it hurts! I get the most pain in my lower back, and when that flares up I just use the ball to release my hips (front and back) and I instantly feel sooo much better! I definitely plan to get her hip hook when it’s available to get even deeper into those muscles. It is amazing how much relief it gives me all over my body! I am so thankful to have found her and given it a try. I finally understand the source of my pain and have something I can do from home for immediate relief!

I wasn't sure about this but as the pain in my hip had been driving me insane I thought I would give it a try. It works. It's expensive but it has saved me many physio sessions and can use it whenever the pain starts again. Great tool!

For something as simple as this..it really works. No doubt about it. I followed YouTube video instructions and the videos helped a lot. It hurts at 1st but after 2 to 5 mins per sides, I can feel instant release and relief..I didn't had any sciatica pain for weeks ..miracle..many years of pain gone in just 15 to 20 mins . Dont need chiropractor anymore.

Save your money, cheaply made. Wish I could return it

Less painful than lacrosse ball. Great for rolling the glutes too.