This roller is really nice in concept and is attractive and sturdy. Moreover, it does give a nice massage. However, the one I received suffered from two flaws. (1) Since there was no rubber track and the wood was smooth, it slipped very easily. (2) The other edge had a slightly greater diameter than the inner edge, so instead of rolling straight down my spine, it would roll in an arc. Both of these requiring me to contort my arms to continually adjust the roller, which I ultimately returned. I ended up purchasing theBody Back Company Back Rollerinstead, which I've been pretty happy with.