mini (un)Block™ – on-demand relief for muscle tension

same targeted relief. none of the cringe.
The mini (un)Block delivers release for the spots that stay tight no matter what you do - neck, shoulders, arches, jaw - with sustained, stable pressure that works with your biology instead of against it. Your body actually lets go because it isn't bracing.

stop fighting your own anatomy.
When you force a lacrosse ball into tight muscles or scrape your fascia with a metal edge, your body perceives it as a threat. You cannot force tissue to heal while it is actively defending itself against pain.

Key Biomechanical Features

• precision geometry - it's not a yoga block: Standard yoga blocks are furniture for support. They're too large with sharp corners that dig into tissue, causing pain and bruising. The (un)Block is specifically made for on-demand recovery, featuring broad, smoothed contours and materials that mimic the soothing pressure of a clinical therapist's forearm.
• load modulation - controlled weight: The dose makes the poison. Because the (un)Block sits flat and won't roll away, you have 100% control over how much body weight you apply. You can anchor the tissue deeply and firmly without ever forcing the body into a "cringe" state. 
• thixotropic melting - applied biomechanics: We don't use squishy foam. The (un)Block is constructed from firm, high-density material designed to anchor the fascia. This sustained, stable compression changes sticky, glue-like hyaluronic acid in the tissues back into a lubricating fluid.
• relieves tension - applied neurobiology: By allowing you to bypass the pain of traditional tools, the (un)Block promotes a parasympathetic shift. It signals to your nervous system that you are safe, downregulating stress hormones and actively boosting your HRV. This actively supports thixotropy, while pain puts body back in defense mode and densification.
• travels in a carry-on. works in a hotel bed.
• Best for: upper shoulders (traps) and neck, jaw, IT band, between the shoulder blades (rhomboids), arches (Plantar fascia).
• Material: Hypoallergenic, high-density foam designed for structural anchoring, not squish.
• Integration: Start with free classes at unwind body works. Just add to cart to create your free account.

Specs: 6.5” L x 3” W x 3” H (16.5 x 7.6 x 7.6cm) -  1.8oz (52g)

Care instructions: clean with a non-toxic wipe (ideally chemical-free, skin-safe products) or warm soapy water. Air dry.