OK, I'll be the first to admit it, it looks weird! When I saw this the first time I couldn't imagine how well it would work. While it looks like you'd have to be some yoga expert to use it, it's simply not true! Recommended for self massage by my rhuematologist, to help alleviate fibromyalgia pain, this little tool works wonders!! It's especially great for someone like me, since I live alone, and can't afford to go to a masseuse just to get the pain relief I crave. It's super easy to use, and you can spend hours finding new ways to use it!