As an athlete, I love the Black Swan Core Nexus. It targets deep muscles that foam rollers don't, especially in the hips and core. The rotating design makes it easy to control pressure, it feels high quality, and it's perfect for pre- or post-workout recovery. I've noticed less tightness and better mobility since using it. Definitely worth it.
This small piece of equipment is quite versatile in ways to use it to work out a variety of muscle knots and relieve tension. I've been dealing with a sudden TMJ-like issue with related tension through the neck, shoulders, and head. Pain, headaches, and nagging tension, along with jaw and mouth pain. I started using the Black Swan to stretch my neck and work out some of the tension and it works pretty good. It took a little bit of experimenting to get the right spots and motions that work for me and my issue, but after a few days of playing with it it became a great daily tool. I use it often during the work day between my head and the office chair to take a stretch break. Also get on the ground and use it sometimes, too. It's made a difference in relieving the amount of pain and tension/headaches since I can address it at the first sign of discomfort (or ideally, even before it hits if I remember). This thing is tough! I can't imagine breaking it with any reasonable amount of pressure that you'd use for muscle work. I also have used it for hand pain and back pain, too, with similar results. Look forward to using it for years to come to help manage all the little aches and pains of life, especially as I get older.
This is an affordable device that eliminated shooting pain radiating from base of neck to behind ear.
I have a great pillow, so it's just gotta be how I sleep, but I constantly wake up with a stiff neck and tight shoulders. I started keeping the Black Swan right on my nightstand, and it has become part of my morning routine. Instead of starting my day feeling locked up, I spend about 5 minutes using this before I even get out of bed. It's perfect for those deep spots at the base of the skull that are hard to reach with just your hands. It applies just the right amount of pressure to loosen everything up so I can turn my head freely again. If you're prone to 'sleeping wrong,' this little tool makes a huge difference.
I have been using this product for a couple weeks now and have really enjoyed it. I have used it to recover from my intense lifting sessions and it has helped greatly. It is easy to use and store. It is also easy to travel with!
