Originally Posted by chroma

Many of us have those newish melt rollers that have some give to them (in contrast to the classic foam rollers which are hard as rock). You know, the ones that Ando recommends for laying on top of to push elevated ribs in.

While poking around Amazon, I saw that there is a new book on using them to relieve chronic pain:

"The MELT Method" by Sue Hitzmann
http://www.amazon.com/The-MELT-Metho...dp/0062065351/

The reviews are pretty good. I have ordered it just today. I still get rib pain all the time. My most frequent complaint now.

Anyway, if you try it, please post your experiences in this thread.

Originally Posted by parbie

I have a MELT roller and just purchased the book but since I am having surgery soon will probably have to wait on making full use of it. I was wondering if any of you who see Ando can describe the way he told you to use it for your ribs? I have a lot of rib pain and soreness and my 5th rib is elevated. Thanks!

Originally Posted by jkl626

you simply lay on it starting under your breastbone ,take 3 deep breaths (sometimes I do it longer) and relax into the roll. Then work your way up and repeat in 3 or 4 spots including on your breasts, until you are at your chin. Repeat on your sides and then 1/2 way between face down and side (45 degrees) . It shows something similar in the book but in the book you are on your back,but its the same concept. If you are really hurting you can wrap a towel around it and dont stay as long.

Originally Posted by parbie

Thanks Jkl you are awesome! I tried it today and my ribs felt better and less sore instantly! I wish I had the money and time to travel to see Ando just one time to learn some exercises, I wish I had been doing this all along....at least I can use it after surgery and until then.