I have lower back pain from being a stomach-sleeper all my life. These little balls really have helped with the pain. And I like using them on other parts of my body just because it feels so good (they really help elicit the relaxation response). My only complaint is that I wish there was a DVD that came with them instead of a tedious little book. It can be hard to hold the book in one hand and read the instructions while trying to position the ball under you with the other.

I am disappointed with this product. Most of the exercises are basic stretches, which do not require the balls. The balls do feel good while using them, but do not provide relief beyond that. In fact, I'm not so sure that they don't make painful areas worse. The smell of the balls is horrendous. I have no idea why everyone has written so many good reviews. I've had several of my friends try them out also and they think that they're just a waste of time. I would certainly not purchase again.

I'm a massage therapist and this product helped me to take care of my patients (most of them have been through a car accident), with excellent results, when it is too painful to receive deep tissue massage. It has the advantage of targeting muscles and fascia (connective tissue) deep into the hips and thorax, so it helps me to give a very complete treatment. Just a note, I ordered some of the used method, to have one set at every office I worked at, and the books came without the miracle balls.

I broke my left shoulder and had to go to physical therapy. My therapist would do trigger release to loosen up the tight muscles. Additionally, she gave me some stretches and exercises to help rehab the muscles. Although I am not 100% range of motion, she was impressed how close I am to being 100% in about 90 days. I told her about the miracles balls and it made sense to her. I was able to mimic the trigger releases, and the therapist even recommended lying on my side and placing the ball under my armpit to loosen the rotator cuff. I do 4-5 miracle ball stretches every morning before I do the stretches and exerices from the therapist.

I broke my left shoulder and had to go to physical therapy. My therapist would do trigger release to loosen up the tight muscles. Additionally, she gave me some stretches and exercises to help rehab the muscles. Although I am not 100% range of motion, she was impressed how close I am to being 100% in about 90 days. I told her about the miracles balls and it made sense to her. I was able to mimic the trigger releases, and the therapist even recommended lying on my side and placing the ball under my armpit to loosen the rotator cuff. I do 4-5 miracle ball stretches every morning before I do the stretches and exerices from the therapist.

Excellent packaging as well book and exercise balls.
The small size book allows me to put it into my pocket and read it at anyplace (airplane, bus, park, etc). Miracle small balls are excellent for my daily practice and can carry them in my briefcase.
So far all my exercises have been very productive since book lessons are clear, succint and motivating. Key results of the exercises: Great reduction on stress, overall body stiffness and lower backpain.
Thank you Elaine.
Joseph

I first came across the Miracle Ball at my son's home when he was using it. I looked at the packaging, and decided to try it. I am very happy. I think that they are worth every penny paid, and then some. I even use mine in a way that is not described in the book. Because they are so gentle, and afford so much control, I can crack my own back without outside help (without a chiropracter or my husband's assistance), and I can feel every movement as various parts of my body become more flexible and better adjusted. I even sleep with mine. They are great for putting in spots that take or need more pressure (in the arch of an aching back, or between the knees while lying on one's side). I highly recommend them to everybody. I use mine every day.

I was so energized to receive my package that I started using it immediately and used it multple times over the weekend. By Monday, I was worse off, having overworked new muscles. This scared me off a bit, but I plan to try again, following the instructions for frequency of use this time.

I have suffered with frozen shoulder for over 4 years in my right shoulder and now even my left shoulder is bothering me. I've done lots of physical therapy and at home stretches. It does help some but not completely. When I saw this Miracle Ball Method I decided that for the price it was worth a try. I tried some of the positions in the book and devised some of my own. I have really noticed a difference after just a couple weeks. It has even done wonders for my lower back. I just tune into my favorite TV program and relax. Very much worth it.

I have suffered with frozen shoulder for over 4 years in my right shoulder and now even my left shoulder is bothering me. I've done lots of physical therapy and at home stretches. It does help some but not completely. When I saw this Miracle Ball Method I decided that for the price it was worth a try. I tried some of the positions in the book and devised some of my own. I have really noticed a difference after just a couple weeks. It has even done wonders for my lower back. I just tune into my favorite TV program and relax. Very much worth it.

This is a great, effective and easy to use kit. The miracle balls are indeed a miracle. Elaine has suggested simple and effective placements for the balls which allow this to work for you. Ease into your own body with this simple to use method. Thank you Elaine.

This is a great, effective and easy to use kit. The miracle balls are indeed a miracle. Elaine has suggested simple and effective placements for the balls which allow this to work for you. Ease into your own body with this simple to use method. Thank you Elaine.

I used the"head on the ball" exercise from your book, The Miracle Ball Method, and have now spent hundreds of dollars on chiropractic, accupuncture and massage. In retrospect, I probably stayed in the position too long,but it was comfortable and I never imagined that I would end up with so much pain in my neck, chest shoulder and even into my jaw. I was as the author suggests, "simply breathing and unwinding."

I had no pain while using the ball, but the very next morning I had pain that has lasted for over two weeks.
My chiropractor has called your "miracle" balls" a money maker for chiropractors.
I have never used a physical prop supposedly for the purpose of relieving pain, cause me such incredible, and long lasting pain.
I am still trying to heal, almost now three weeks later.
There needs to be a very clear warning on the box about "overuse" of the ball. I would never suggest anyone buy these and I am writing into every magazine that advertises these balls about the injury that they caused me. I am a healthy, active 50 year old woman with no previous neck problems except for stiffness due to computer work.
This product is dangerous.

I just got them and they really are wonderful. I'm a full on, stress tension breath holder - these address all of those issues and more. I can't imagine that they would do much actual re-shaping, but they will afford you some great muscle relaxation so that you can do other, more intense exercise, without injuring yourself. I really love them! I travel a lot for work and always wind up 1200 miles from home with a bad case of "airplane neck", so I also bought the travel ball/book.

I have tried too many methods to relieve back pain...can be very costly after a few years! The Miracle Ball Method is the closest and less costly item that I found really works. After spending 10 - 15 minutes using this product, I feel like I've had an hour massage at 1/4 of the price without having to leave the house. Would highly recommend!

I was a little skeptical. I couldn't for the life of me figure out why a little ball would help my tight lower back. I do yoga, which helps a great deal, but this ball is something that you really have to try to believe. I need to get air put in it because I use it every day for about 20 minutes, longer if I can. It has helped tremendously and I don't take as many OTC meds anymore. Please at least try it, you won't be sorry.

I'm a student and started getting lower back pain due to sitting at a chair studying and using my computer. I went on to amazon.com to find some alternative ways to handle my back pain because it was getting almost unbearable just simply to sit and concentrate! Having seen the numerous reviews for this simple product made me curious but still mindful.

After having used this for more than a week, my pain has been alleviated tremendously! I definitely recommend this product for anyone suffering from low back pain.

As a caveat, I would recommend too that you gradually work on the most knotty or "ouch-y" portions of your body. I find the knotty portions on my back hurt so much to use the balls but also that it felt so good afterwards that I ended up basically being tremendously sore for a good 4 days. (Just as painful as having the back pain in itself) So lay off on the hard portions and knead them out gradually. Also, I think that using a body foam roller for your shoulders and arms is better, I can reach my shoulder bladers better with the foam roller because it's bigger and bulkier. Also, make sure too that you find the time to use these balls. And as some more helpful hints for anybody who is sitting at a desk too much and has back pain, I prefer these balls for my hip joints, the foam roller for my shoulder and arms, plus some exercises on my back to be really help subside my pain.

I've been going to chiropractors for years with virtually no relief. My daughter uses the Miracle Ball and talked me into giving it a try. With one treatment, I had relief. I use it nightly. I'm a true believer.

My friend and neighbor loaned me her miracle ball one day when I was having excruciating sciatica pains. Using the ball provided substantial relief in a very short time and I now keep the ball with me wherever I go.

My friend and neighbor loaned me her miracle ball one day when I was having excruciating sciatica pains. Using the ball provided substantial relief in a very short time and I now keep the ball with me wherever I go.

This is a good product and I like it. It does take some will power and effort to use, only because it ~feels~ like I'm not getting as much done as I would be with something more active. But it's amazing how much concentration and effort it takes to relax, when I really follow the suggestions in the accompanying booklet. And the benefits are worth the effort. I'm never disappointed by the results when I put in real time and energy (BREATHING and CONSCIOUSLY relaxing)...I just need to do it.

The Fibro pressure points along my lower back and hips are particularly sensitive, so the idea of using a "squishy" ball that you "sink into" sounded very promising. To me the balls felt like a soft grapefruit -- not exactly what I consider squishy -- and were really too painful for me to use for any length of time.

Although I couldn't really give the balls a fair test I did give it two stars for the book's breathing and relaxation techniques, which I found very helpful.

I have some knots and general tightness in my back and was looking for something that might be helpful. I considered some of the back alignment products but hesitated because of the price. Since it costs a fifth of the price of a single massage I decided to try this product. I've only used it a short time, but feel that it has made a small positive difference.

My Asian Body Therapist recommended the Miracle Balls to me. I have been suffering from severe muscle spasms in my back recently. She had me use the balls while she was working on me and I received enough pain relief that I felt it warranted purchasing them and using them at home. I've also found that they are great for relieving the tightness and stress that I carry in my neck and down my back between my shoulders. I feel I've only begun to discover their many possibilities for use. I think they are great.

I have some knots and general tightness in my back and was looking for something that might be helpful. I considered some of the back alignment products but hesitated because of the price. Since it costs a fifth of the price of a single massage I decided to try this product. I've only used it a short time, but feel that it has made a small positive difference.

My Asian Body Therapist recommended the Miracle Balls to me. I have been suffering from severe muscle spasms in my back recently. She had me use the balls while she was working on me and I received enough pain relief that I felt it warranted purchasing them and using them at home. I've also found that they are great for relieving the tightness and stress that I carry in my neck and down my back between my shoulders. I feel I've only begun to discover their many possibilities for use. I think they are great.

Skeptical at first I quickly became a believer! After a lifetime of pain and years of drug therapy, water therapy, accupuncture, and chiropractic visits for fibromyalgia pain I characterized as one point less than "unbearable" on the pain scale I was introduced to the Elaine Petrone method,two small cushy balls and a tiny instructional book! The first time I tried the system I was rewarded with immediate pain relief. Investing 30 minutes a day initially I positioned the balls as instructed and "relaxed" into them. That is all that is required! Three months into my program I became aquainted with other Petrone Method aficionados, and am practicing additional "poses". No more chiropractor! No more pills! My muscles are being retrained, my body resculpted, posture improved. I look forwad to the relaxing reformation of my body. No sweat, no strain on aging joints. I highly recommend the Elaine Petrone Miracle Ball Method.

I like to use the ball everyday and it is a nice 30 minute stretch-and-relax product. If you get it, you need to use it regularly.

Skeptical at first I quickly became a believer! After a lifetime of pain and years of drug therapy, water therapy, accupuncture, and chiropractic visits for fibromyalgia pain I characterized as one point less than "unbearable" on the pain scale I was introduced to the Elaine Petrone method,two small cushy balls and a tiny instructional book! The first time I tried the system I was rewarded with immediate pain relief. Investing 30 minutes a day initially I positioned the balls as instructed and "relaxed" into them. That is all that is required! Three months into my program I became aquainted with other Petrone Method aficionados, and am practicing additional "poses". No more chiropractor! No more pills! My muscles are being retrained, my body resculpted, posture improved. I look forwad to the relaxing reformation of my body. No sweat, no strain on aging joints. I highly recommend the Elaine Petrone Miracle Ball Method.

I like to use the ball everyday and it is a nice 30 minute stretch-and-relax product. If you get it, you need to use it regularly.

These are probably great if you have time for them. They come with a big book of exercises that you can practice with these, but i just dont feel like looking through the book. If it came with a video to follow i would be much more pleased with this product.

These are probably great if you have time for them. They come with a big book of exercises that you can practice with these, but i just dont feel like looking through the book. If it came with a video to follow i would be much more pleased with this product.

I like these balls, but as someone elses review states it takes time for the balls to work. The balls DO work, but you have got to sit on the balls for a while and let "gravity" set in for the balls to truly do their job. If you can set aside I would say at least about an hour per day to lie on the balls then it would be worth it, if not then you may need to find another method.

I have bought this fro my mom and friends because they are absolutely amazing...trust me it's worth it

I have bought this fro my mom and friends because they are absolutely amazing...trust me it's worth it

The concept of this ball helped me alot, not because of the balls themselves. I used these balls for one day and one third of the air escaped already and I only weigh 133. I emailed the author and publisher on how to inflate the balls and what recommendation they would give for pumping the balls. For all I know, it could break or injure the ball if I use something I do not have experience with. I have not gotten a response from either of them, in spite of the author claiming to email her anytime. The book was poorly written and most of the exercises are without the ball. If I wanted to learn how to exercise without the ball, I would have ordered another item. I am strongly disappointed with the quality of the balls and the book. I have tried using the tennis balls and those are absolutely excellent for those with severe pain. These balls are too simple and too soft to really do anything worth while. The only plus I see here is the color of the ball and for some unknown reason, the balls smell like chocolate and banana which I thought was kind of neat. The smell seems to stay but I wish the air would have. I would not buy anything from this author unless she can give what she promises, which is an answer to an email and can learn to write. The book material must have been a spoof or an accidental print because it was really bad.

I give the bonus star for the nice smell of the balls, but I didn't buy this purchase for good smells.

The concept of this ball helped me alot, not because of the balls themselves. I used these balls for one day and one third of the air escaped already and I only weigh 133. I emailed the author and publisher on how to inflate the balls and what recommendation they would give for pumping the balls. For all I know, it could break or injure the ball if I use something I do not have experience with. I have not gotten a response from either of them, in spite of the author claiming to email her anytime. The book was poorly written and most of the exercises are without the ball. If I wanted to learn how to exercise without the ball, I would have ordered another item. I am strongly disappointed with the quality of the balls and the book. I have tried using the tennis balls and those are absolutely excellent for those with severe pain. These balls are too simple and too soft to really do anything worth while. The only plus I see here is the color of the ball and for some unknown reason, the balls smell like chocolate and banana which I thought was kind of neat. The smell seems to stay but I wish the air would have. I would not buy anything from this author unless she can give what she promises, which is an answer to an email and can learn to write. The book material must have been a spoof or an accidental print because it was really bad.

I give the bonus star for the nice smell of the balls, but I didn't buy this purchase for good smells.

I am extremely pleased with the Miracle Balls. They are easy to use, require no special clothing or location and they really do work for relieving pain and stiffness. I ride a motorcycle and take long trips, sometimes riding 7 or 8 hours at a time. I take the balls with me and use them in the evening to eliminate tight, sore muscles.

I've been using the miracle balls for years and they are great. I have fibromyalgia and nerve damage and they definitely have helped relieve the pain as well as relax my muscles. I'm a little lazy and there is a book with the breathing method you are supposed to do but a lot of times when I am just sitting around watching tv or reading a book I'll put one of the balls in a place thats tight or painful and let the ball do its majic. This method has helped in so many ways- there's even a position to put the ball in that helps insomnia and believe me it works. I recommend this to anyone- healthy or sick. It's wonderful!

I bought these about three weeks ago and the balls are really miracle. I have been had low back pain and had a surgery a year ago. the pain had been with me all the time. just two days after I lied on it couple times a day, the pain was improved. Now almost don't feel any pain any more. I recommended this to one of my friends who is having low back pain also. She just placed an order and I look forward to her result.

Besides lying on the ball, I also put it against my back when I sit.

Cannot thank more to the product!

I bought these about three weeks ago and the balls are really miracle. I have been had low back pain and had a surgery a year ago. the pain had been with me all the time. just two days after I lied on it couple times a day, the pain was improved. Now almost don't feel any pain any more. I recommended this to one of my friends who is having low back pain also. She just placed an order and I look forward to her result.

Besides lying on the ball, I also put it against my back when I sit.

Cannot thank more to the product!

As a senior with arthritis, I have pain in neck, back and hips. It is amazing the relief I get after only a few minutes relaxing on the balls. I have given them as gifts to friends with similar issues.

Use these small balls to give you a little boost under your lower back or bottom while doing Pilates, yoga or just stretching. It will TOTALLY take the pressure off your lower back and allow you to reach and stretch further. Of course you can also use the accompanying booklet and follow the recommended exercises but I've also incorporated the ball into my other exercise regiment. No more using your hands to lift and raise your hips- the little ball does the trick! It's especially good for any exercise that requires laying on the floor and having your legs straight up in the air (place ball under your lower back) or forward seated stretches (place ball under your sacrum bone).

I thought I was ordering pilates exercise balls, but these are mainly used for back pain relief. They are virtually useless to me.

This product was recommended by a person who was very pleased with it.
Decided to give it a try. Found it not available at stores locations suggested so tried Amazon.com. It was available and also 5.00 cheaper.
Had never heard of this concept before. For the price it was worth the money but as far as really helping with sciatic for someone over 63 I think the instruction book was way too detailed and the exercises seemed to be not doable on a regular basis. The balls do seem to make the bottom of feet feel nice when rollilng the foot over the ball from a sitting position. But as far all the other performance exercises directed were a little more than a sr. or someone less able would be inclined to do for a sustained period of time. Perhaps someone who is agile and driven to exercising would find the whole concept very doable and probably quite helpful. If I had read the book before hand I would not have purchased this item for my use. That is not to say they are not a good quality product for the money.

I was somewhat disappointed with the book that accompanies the Miracle Balls. It is hard to follow the directions to perform some the techniques. Overall, I believe this product serves its purpose, however it could be better.

These two little balls can give big relief for tight back and hip muscles. I use them in the morning to get the kinks out, and they are great before my pilates class.

Mere words can't describe how well these balls work to dramatically reduce pain. If I were to use a word, it would be "miraculous"! In one week using these balls as prescribed, I was able to eliminate more pain than with the previous 18 months of good chiropractic care. By the way, just as these are good for getting rid of immediate pain, Pete Egoscue's "Pain Free" method is phenominal for re-alignment which produces long-term healing. Pain Free: A Revolutionary Method for Stopping Chronic Pain

I highly recommend these for anyone suffering from chronic pain!!!

I had a spasm in my lower back that lingered despite spending over $3000 in one year for pain relief with a chiropractor, an acupuncturist, and an M.D. I would get temporary relief only to have the spasm creep back in after a few days. My acupuncturist discovered The Miracle Ball Method and recommended it to me as she had been successful with it herself.

I can't praise it enough. After a few days the spasm began to ease and with regular use went away completely. It may not work for everyone, but no course of treatment works for everyone. It's certainly worth spending about $20 to give it a try. It has already saved me big money on pain relief; perhaps it will do the same for you.

OK, to date I have only written two reviews in my life because they have truly been worthy. This is now my third review and possibly the most important of all. Here is my quick story. In college I suffered from a major herniated disc issue which left me hospitalized for over a month. Then later in my 20's I was involved in three separate rear end collisions that gave me major whiplash issues. Then, in my early 30's I suffered a horrible fall that required 5 surgeries on my left knee - throwing my alignment even further out of whack. My career is a very tense occupation, dealing with death threats, etc. Needless to say - UPPER BACK TENSION, INSOMNIA, MIGRAINES and LOWER DISC ISSUES have abounded!!! I have spent THOUSANDS of dollars on physical therapy, chiropractors, massage...well everything you could think of. I've bought just about every product out there! I have just gotten used to this as my life. Tense and broken. In May 2008, I aggravated my lower disc again which has recently left me walking with a cane and at home for three weeks straight. The doc has written me a new script for physical therapy and I'm going next week for an MRI. OK, here's the unbelievable truth... Last week in desparation....DESPARATION... I purchased these Miracle Balls online because of the many positive Amazon reviews. $12 and 24 hours later, I had more relief than in the last 20 years of my life!!! I'm off the pain killers completely in two days. I'm sleeping like a baby - and that in itself is a miracle! These silly little balls are WONDERFUL and so easy! I'm giving these to EVERYONE for Christmas. If you have back issues - GET THESE. If you have tension in your kneck - GET THESE! If you have migraines - GET THESE! USE THEM MORNING & NIGHT. BE AMAZED.