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curved edges |
no hard edges to dig into you as you apply your body weight. no poky corners, no bruising. fits into smaller spaces than a ball or foam roller. (bridge of nose, below kneecap for patellar tendon work, between ribs for gentle intercostal work) |
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rectangular shaped = short side & long side |
makes them ultra-versatile to use - flat |
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orientable |
- across the muscle length (perpendicular), |
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two sizes: large and mini |
for different body shapes & body parts smaller one is perfect for travel when space and weight is at a premium |
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stackable |
the flat sides make them stackable for maximum versatility |
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shape |
access to hard to reach places and muscles - at least 3 ways to target psoas - no need for single-use psoas gadgets |
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easy to combine in pairs or multiples |
time-efficient to treat more than one part at a time use two to balance left and right or up and down use three or more to balance left, right, and down at the same time. for anyone like me with low back issues, this protects your back against rotation or flexion/extension |
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nervous system-friendly |
stable, letting your body know it is safe to let go of tension. soft texture, mimics the touch of soothing skin-on-skin contact. wide, flat sides give more contact with your body for just-enough pressure. our nervous system likes sustained pressure (hugs, weighted blankets), as do our fibroblasts in the fascia. you’re in control of your experience and amount of pressure. nothing is being done to you. easier to use pain-free, with only enough sensation to provide pressure without cringing or your body fighting back. |
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wide, flat sides |
stable, making it easier to: - maintain position without wobbling on a ball or foam roller. means offers more contact with your body to create the mechanical pressure required to “melt” densified hyaluronic acid, freeing layers of stuck fascia to restore movement and decrease pain offers more contact so it feels more like 1:1 bodywork techniques, which feels more natural to your body and may calm your nervous system - large (un)block is like two palms side by side you can still get pressure on your body using it on soft surfaces (in bed, on the couch, on a cushioned chair) - a ball doesn’t work on a couch, it sinks in and gets lost |
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more results, no pain |
using multiples can decrease the sensation vs doing only one spot at once while increasing the number of places receiving treatment just like when you were a kid and you pinched a finger, if someone stomped on your foot you’d notice the pain less in your finger. |
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foam |
ultra-lightweight and easy to clean |
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hypoallergenic |
foam is rubber-latex free (lacrosse balls are made of rubber, an allergen) |
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Goldilocks density |
not too hard, not too soft: just the right amount of give can always make it softer by wrapping it in a towel or using on a pillow, bed or couch lacrosse balls are just hard and intense, period. |
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slightly grippy texture |
just enough grip to anchor the tissues to create shear by twisting, torquing, toggling with pain-free micro-movements just enough grip to do active release movements with the tissue anchored. use it on a wall without it sliding up and down while applying pressure |
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not sticky |
soft to the touch, it won’t gather lint or hair in your bag or pull your skin or body hair like a lacrosse ball can |
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grey |
neutral colour fits in with any decor at home or the office if you want to leave them out unisex if you’re buying them as a gift for someone else |
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modern-looking |
don’t look like a therapy tool so you can leave them out for easy access without ruining the vibe |
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no logos |
clean aesthetic no toxic inks or dyes no marks or stains on your skin or clothes |
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presentable |
the set of four stacks nicely in several configurations. |
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lightweight |
easy to take with you, packs light - the large is just over 3oz, mini is under 2oz. easy to take more than one at a time - a set of four weighs less than a pound (a standard lacrosse ball is 5oz, other massage balls can be bigger & heavier) |
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compact |
easy to pack: fits in any tote, gym bag or carry-on the block shape works well with packing cubes |
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portable |
lightweight and compact means they easily go where you go |
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smooth |
no weird dents or indents left on your skin feels more like skin contact |
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made in USA & Canada |
support other onshore small, family owned manufacturing businesses. no tariffs. |
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hypermobile friendly |
stretching is destabilizing for hypermobile people (hEDS). using the (un)block properly restores mobility without stretching (by decompressing fascia) |
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pairs with a luggage strap |
for a hands-free upper shoulder tension tamer. no more asking your partner for a shoulder rub. you can do it when you want, for as long as you want. click here for a how-to video link |
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used by professionals in USA & Canada |
with only word of mouth, we have massage therapists, an athletic trainer, physical therapist, and a functional movement therapist using the (un)blocks with their clients. a junior hockey team in Canada travels with them as a part of their recovery protocol. |