About StretchBall
StretchBall is a handheld ball that can be used soft, hard or medium density and gives you the Stretch of a Massage and the Relaxation of Yoga in just 5 minutes. It molds to your body and allows your tight muscles and aches to Melt Away.
StretchBall
Durable, flexible vinyl ball designed to support deep stretching and gentle body release.
Pump
Easy-to-use pump that allows quick inflation so your StretchBall is ready in minutes. let’s change the title to The Pump. the pump comes with a neat hide-away needle for safe keeping and traveling. Since you can deflate the StretchBall and take it with you everywhere you go, you’ll need a handy pump. And you might choose to use your StretchBall softer, you can simply use the needle to release some air.
Directions Manual
Simple step-by-step guide to help you get started and explore safe, effective stretches. The Directions manual comes with your StretchBall. Follow the directions precisely or find your own tangents, tracing muscles and bone.
How to Use StretchBall?
Simply sit or lay on the StretchBall and start to breathe. You’ll feel a natural inclination to move or roll slowly as you continue to exhale. When you find a tight spot, stop and exhale three times — the StretchBall will help your tightness begin to melt away.
Follow the directions we provide or create your own.
Roll for 5 minutes in the morning to get energized.
Roll for 5 minutes before bed to calm down and unwind. Use longer exhales — the chest stretches especially help you fall asleep deeper and faster.
You can roll for an entire hour or 75 minutes once weekly, and you’ll feel like you’ve had a massage or the best stretch of your life.
If you sit on the StretchBall, it will stretch you.
You can also use the StretchBall behind you at your desk, while driving, or on your upper body while standing. It’s incredibly versatile — create your own StretchBall uses and tell us!
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POSITION 1 – Back
Take your time on this first pass up the back (5–15 minutes). When you feel a tight spot, hold for a few deep breaths. Pull your belly in, relax your shoulders and apply pressure onto the ball as you continue walking your feet away from you, rolling the ball up your spine.
POSITION 2 – Back
Take your time on this first pass up the back (5–15 minutes). When you feel a tight spot, hold for a few deep breaths. Pull your belly in, relax your shoulders and apply pressure onto the ball as you continue walking your feet away from you, rolling the ball up your spine.
POSITION 3 – Back
When you get to your upper back, hold a few breaths. Experiment with hips in the air and on the ground, legs bent and straight. Spread your shoulder blades around the ball as wide as possible. Experiment with your arms in the air, at your sides and by your head.
POSITION 4 – Neck
Eventually roll to the point where your head and neck meet and tuck chin to chest. Hold and press up, as if you were trying to push your head off your neck, allowing the neck to stretch. Lift and tilt your head to the right and repeat. Lift and tilt your head to the left and repeat.
POSITION 5 – Chest
Start with the ball directly on your sternum (where your ribs meet). Point your toes and reach through your legs as to suck in your stomach. Sink into the ball so it goes deep into the muscles under your sternum. Hold for 3 breaths, then stretch your head and neck away from you, and lay your chest over the ball.
POSITION 6 – Chest
Keep the breathing deep as you relax into the ball. Take your time rolling straight up your chest, to your throat. Press your chest and chin into the ball for 3 breaths. Roll higher, lift and lengthen your head and neck, then lay it over the ball (pressing into your throat). Lift up, turn right and repeat. Lift up, turn left and repeat.
POSITION 7 – Ribs
Start on the sternum. Reach your right arm straight in front of you and turn to your left as the ball rolls between two of your right ribs, all the way to your spine. Stop. Start one inch above sternum and repeat. Start 2 inches above sternum, etc. Repeat 2 more times, until you roll through your chest muscles. Repeat on the left.
POSITION 8 – Shoulders
Start on the sternum, roll up to your breast bone. Reach your right arm to the right side and turn to your left as the ball rolls deep into the pectoral muscles, where they insert into the armpit. Hold 3 breaths. Place the right arm behind your back and roll to the left, as the ball is directly on your right shoulder.
POSITION 9 – Hamstrings
Sit up tall with your tailbone on the ball. Move to the right until the ball is on your right sit bone. Roll in a circle around the bone, keeping contact with the ball and bone; circle 3–4 times. Hold when the ball is directly between the bone and hamstring. Flex your leg and move left and right, sinking into the hamstring attachments to the bone. Hold.
POSITION 10 – Hips
Start on your right sit bone. Roll the ball straight toward your right side (keep the ball as close to the bone as you can), until you find the groove below the hip bone, between the quadricep and hamstring. Hold and breathe. Start on the sit bone again. Repeat, rolling 2 inches higher (through your butt muscles). Hold 3 breaths. Roll straight down the side of your leg until you reach your knee.
POSITION 11 – Waist
Start with the ball on your right hip flexor (the crease above your thigh). Gently roll left and right. Hold in the center, curl your toes under and press your heel away from you. Arch your back and pull your belly in as you press into the ball. Roll the ball up your body staying inside the hip bone, until you reach your psoas muscle (2 inches to the right of your belly button). Hold and breathe.
POSITION 12 – Quadriceps
Gently roll back down your hip flexor. Rest your forearms on the ground, keep your back flat. Roll straight down over your leg until you reach the knee. Roll back up to the top of hip flexor (this time rolling one inch to the right of the previous pass). Repeat position 11 and 12 on the left leg.
The use of a Ball in your Fitness Regime
Using a ball to exercise increases stability and trains the muscles and the nervous system. Studies have shown that athletes and weekend warriors who use exercise balls are faster, stronger, more agile and have increased athletic performance.
The Use of a Stretchball in your Fitness Regime:
With the StretchBall, you stretch first and relax the tension in the musculoskeletal system, which provides increased benefits from the exercises performed. Will lengthen the muscle, which allows a greater surface area to be strengthened. This provides exponential results to your body. To accomplish this in such a short period of time is something we haven’t seen in the fitness world to date.
StretchBall workouts:
- Reduce pain
- Rehab the back and spine
- Increase strength
- Increase stability and agility
- Increase flexibility
- Improve cardio fitness
- Enhance performance
- Work muscles while calming the nervous system
- Can be done anytime, anywhere
- Great for kids and adults
Specs:
- 6 inch ball. Easily deflates and inflates
- Comes with travel pump, directions with words and photos
- Videos available online
- Easy to use
StretchBall instantly reduces:
- Sciatica
- Neck Pain
- Nerve pain
- Tight Hamstrings & IT Band
- Constipation
- Fibromyalgia pain
Specs:
- 6 inch ball. Easily deflates and inflates
- Comes with travel pump, directions with words and photos.
- Videos available online
Features:
- Instant Pain Relief
- Similar to how a foam roller works, but better, more versatile
- Can be used on 100% of the body, including achy neck, throat, sciatica, IT band, performs, hips, shoulders, thighs, or any sore muscles
- Instantly releases tight muscles and nerve pain. Literally in just moments.
- Can modify the density of the ball for harder or softer massage and relaxation.
- Use on your bed, couch, airplane seat, against the wall or on the floor.
- Deflates in seconds, fits in purse for easy travel!
- Used by professional athletes, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, those with aches, pains & inflammation. Used pre and post surgery, especially knee and hip patients. Great for Adults and Kids alike!
- Fibromyalgia and arthritis sufferers feel instant relief.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a StretchBall?
StretchBall is a small 6-inch ball designed to give you the best stretch of your life in as little as 5 minutes using gentle pressure and breathing.
How long should I use the StretchBall?
You can roll for just 5 minutes to feel energized or relaxed, or enjoy a longer 60–75 minute session once a week for deep release and full-body relaxation.
Is StretchBall safe for beginners?
Yes. StretchBall works with your body’s natural movement and breath, making it gentle, safe, and easy to use for all levels.
Where can I use the StretchBall?
You can use StretchBall while sitting, lying down, standing, at your desk, or even while driving — it easily fits into everyday life.
What comes with my StretchBall purchase?
Your purchase includes a StretchBall (mostly vinyl), an easy-to-use pump, and a directions manual to help you get started confidently.
What Our Client's Says About Us
“I look forward to using this –I always feel better instantly” Jackie Leavitt, MS, PT
“It works great. I’ve been using it a lot!”
Dr Mike Clark
The roller just hurts. Aside from being painful – it doesn’t do anything to relieve this pain – its just more painful! StretchBall feels like heaven every time. I can finally reach my top cabinet pain-free”
Jill. age 65, with arm and neck pain
“I thought I’ve tried everything, and nothing worked, not even medication, so I had nothing to lose. Julie was correct! In just 3 minutes I did feel better. After just 3 uses my pain would be gone for hours. After 2 weeks, I am telling you my arthritis symptoms in my hips and hands were almost gone
Diana, suffers from Rheumatoid Arthritis
“Wall squats are usually so painful! When I use the StretchBall on my hip and then do a wall squat and it is easier. I feel the results more immediately and I get more out of the squat! I’m hooked!”