OPTPOPTP Original Kaltenborn Concept Wedge – Durable Mobilization Physical Therapy Wedges – Spine Align Wedge for Extremity Mobilization, Manual Therapy Positioning Tool

I'm a physical therapy student at USAHS, and we require this specific wedge tool. The wedge has some weight to it and is very sturdy. I was expecting it to be fairly smaller but it's actually perfect in size for a lot of uses. The only thing I do not like about this is the price for what it is. I guess I can't complain since I will be using it for future clinical used, but that's my 2 cents on it

Using this is quite intense, but the rubber it's made out of keeps it from bruising you if you're careful. I've got a chronic ache in the vertebrae behind my sternum, and this tool has worked very well to help ameliorate and improve that. Search YouTube for a number of videos on how to use it. Kelly Starrett and the Manu Kalia ones are probably the best.I also bought the red OPTP wedge, but much prefer this one because it's a bit larger and an inch taller, which makes it easier to work with for me. It's easier to position and less likely to slip or stick to my back (I use it against bare skin) when I move it up my spine to other vertebra, and provides a slightly greater range of mobilization.

Bought this because my physical therapist suggested that I get this to align my spine and I can tell that it’s very good quality and actually works.

I am a military veteran and I have numerous spinal damage. I have seen many doctors, chiropractors and many MRIs and will always have to for the rest of my life. My most recent PT introduced me to this, gave me safety instructions on how, when, and where to use it around my spine. I would suggest you speak with your doctor before using this. This helps my spine and muscle tension, but once again always be cautious and speak to your doctor before introducing tools around your spine, muscle and nerves.

I use this in conjunction with a neck wedge to help align and maintain my thoracic and cervical spine. This spinal wedge does the job. I question whether it needs to be quite so firm. Frankly, it's uncomfortable at first. But after a couple of minutes I pretty much forget it's there. I recommend it with the caveat that you may feel like you're lying on a rock. But it does the job. "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." 😁

This was recommended to me by my PT to work on thoracic vertebrae at home. I wish that the edges weren't so sharp, it's painful and it seems like it would still put pressure around the vertebrae if the edges were rounded. Because of this I don't use it as much as I should and don't get much benefit from it. The Theracane works better at massaging around the spine.

Okay, so it's a hunk of rubber for the most part so it's durable ... and reasonably able to flex to make it comfortable. It's pretty much identical to what my Physical Therapist has which is what I was looking for. It can serve multiple purposes as per product description (and maybe even as a door stop). It weighs about 2 pounds making it reasonably light enough to maneuver but it's certainly not as light as styrofoam or something. It arrived promptly and haven't had any problems... and can now do at home some of the things that the therapist does during a PT session. Too, I've found it a helpful way to get a quick kink out between adjustments ... though I would not recommend that without consulting a doctor first!

I ordered 2; they have been very beneficial for my massage therapy clients and have helped me re-align my own pelvis after child birth.The notches are a great width/ depth for all but my adolescent clients- but if the littles need propping, usually a beanie baby is my preferred "tool". They stay in place even when used inside a pillow case and are firm but not uncomfortable. They easily wipe clean and stack nicely when not in use.(I will also use them in my yoga practice for propping when a traditional yoga block feels too big.)