CostoBlock Pro - Extra Firm- HSA/FSA Eligible - Non-Slip Thoracic Pod for Costochondritis and Tietze Syndrome - Helps Relieve Chest & Upper Back Pain

I was skeptical at first. I cannot lay on the floor to use it, but I found a way to make it work by putting it in my hoodie and slithering it down just into the right position while sitting in my recliner!!! and then I stretched backward lifting my arms up over my head !!and I was amazed it popped everything back in place. It saved me from having to spend $40 for a chiropractic visit co-pay and it was more effective than a chiropractic visit it’s worth the money!

I needed something to stretch my back after sitting at the computer. You can feel the stretch and the opening of the muscles in the chest.

This stretching item comes in a plain brown cardboard box. Inside, the pod is in a taped-shut clear plastic bag. A brief illustrated instruction sheet is included. The pod is made of "dense natural rubber". It is similar to the pricier competing product "Backpod". It can help with flare-ups, but it's so extremely firm that it's tough to tolerate more than occasional use.

Costochrondritis is a condition I'm certainly familiar with, having suffered from it at various times. Luckily, it is not a chronic condition for me. The costoblock pro certainly caught my attention, and I've ordered a couple of Lumia products in the past and liked them.While I understand and support the "no pain, no gain" mantra to some extent as it applies to exercise, I don't really put medical devices or stretchers in the same category as exercise. From an exercise perspective, the acceptable "pain" is more of tiredness, fatigue, and sore muscles after the fact from pushing yourself hard. Unacceptable pain would be running on a sprained or broken ankle, for example, or continuing to traverse a climbing wall while experience chest pains. I don't know of anyone who would advocate that.For me, the pain from this device starts when you first use it, with the promise that it gets better over time and that you're not hurting anything, you're just hurting. (One of the images in the listing has the tag line "The good kind of pain".) Maybe, maybe not. I understand the theory of chiropractics; however, I would not choose to go to a practitioner who would knowingly and consciously cause me pain for several sessions with the expectation that I would be better off one day with no further damage.Anyway, I can see the logic behind the CostoBlock Pro; it's just not for me.

This thoracic pod is super helpful and useful. So wonderful for chronic rib cage and upper back pain. Pain relieving for sure. It opens up the rib cage for more comfort. Fabulous to use after an upper body workout too. It really provides deep muscle relaxation. Super relaxing and meditative. Many uses besides the upper back and chest area. Super high quality. Heavy duty. Strong and durable. Super firm and stays in place well. Made from a high quality natural rubber. Easy to clean with a damp cloth. So much relief after first use. Would definitely highly recommend this super awesome and relaxing device. Overall, we’re giving the high quality design and pain relief ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

The media could not be loaded. I think this product is ok, but it didn’t fit me properly perhaps. Caused pain on my spine. I don’t usually write negative reviews, and I think if this were a bit softer or had padding it may work better for me. I’m 5’7” female medium build

I find it more comfortable to use in the bed, rather than the floor. It does a very good job of releasing tension in stiff muscles when used according to the instructions. It takes about a week to 10 days to start noticing the difference. I like that it is compact and easy to store in the nightstand next to my bed.

The spine needs a more gentle support to encourage alignment or movement...did not work for me.