I recently started getting myofascial release and as you describe, it's super painful and I'm even sore the next day, but it really does help. I have really painful trigger points in my piriformis muscles and butt, and it provides relief for close to a week. The longer you do it the longer the relief is supposed to last.

LindaHuntley keep at it. Yes it hurts, but it gets better with regular use. For me it is almost a sweet pain, I can't explain that but I feel better the next day, and the pain stops as soon as you take the pressure off.

My PT uses a metal blade (not sharp) in a method called Graston Technique for myofacial dysfunction. Hurts like a bear and I haven't really noticed a ton of difference.

Oh yes! When I went to a Chiropractor for pain in my back and hips, he had me use the roller but it was sooo painful I just couldn't do it. I got one for home too but never use it.

Yes! Good!!