These Cane Massagers Are the Quirkiest — And Super Effective — Way to Get Rid of Knots (2024)

This lengthy S-shaped cane massager works every angle in your body.

It has a larger curve that extends around your shoulder and neck, and a more narrow curve on the bottom that offers great leverage to get into your quads, hamstrings, and glutes.

You can also use the two plastic balls along the length of the large curve to roll out your feet.

It’s made from firm acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, which won’t bend much, so you can apply full strength to your most difficult muscles.

Users love the added benefit of portability. One reviewer notes that “The Liba acupressure cane is amazing, it has two halves that connect very securely and can be put in a backpack or suitcase for travel.”

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This is a great simple hook-shaped massager that won’t break the bank. It has three ball-shaped massaging points, including a larger knob on the curved end that’s great for reaching around the shoulder to access knots in the back.

Its made from sturdy black plastic that offers plenty of leverage for working deep into the body without assistance.

Reviewers appreciate that this cane massager is straightforward and easy to use. As one user writes, it’s “great for fixing tech neck or rubbing back of shoulders and shoulder blades.”

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This plastic massager has a slightly different design from other cane massaging tools. It has a gentle curve that’s specifically designed to offer access to the muscles along the back of your neck with a slightly pointed drop-tip massager.

On the bottom, two blunter balls are great for working into your hips, feet, and calves. You can also use this massager against a wall to work down the length of your spine.

This massager is beloved for its versatility. According to one happy customer, “This was a game changer for my husband, who lifts almost daily in addition to very physical work. It easily allows him to hit his trigger points himself.”

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The 11 massage points on this cane massager make it one of the most versatile we found. It also has an exaggerated S shape that offers extra leverage to access harder-to-reach muscle groups.

Two knobs protrude from the device, which can act as helpful handles to apply even more leverage to your muscles. The larger S shape also helps you reach around your shoulder and hips to access further down your back or into your glutes while standing.

It’s made from an extremely sturdy blend of polypropylene and fiberglass fibers that won’t bend in your hands.

This is an especially highly rated product, with one reviewer raving that “what would take a massage person a half an hour took this little gem about 2 minutes!”

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If you’re focused on back relief, you may prefer this U-shaped massaging tool to the more traditional S-shaped cane massagers.

It has a long curve that can extend far down your lower back, as well as two protrusions that work along your spine or at the back of your neck alongside your vertebrae.

The massager is made from sturdy plastic reinforced with fiberglass and comes in a bright, can’t-be-missed yellow.

Users of this U-shaped massager appreciate that it does the work of a pricy masseuse. As one reviewer puts it, “It does just as good a job, if not better, than a massage therapist in getting those stubborn knots out along my thoracic spine. And I don't have to call for or pay for an appointment!”

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This teal-colored massager is small, compact, and great for travel. It has four massaging knobs, including two placed side by side to fit snugly against the joints in your neck or over your shoulder.

This hook-shaped cane massager is the right size and shape to fit into a carry-on, so you can work out any post-flight knots.

This small cane massager lets users access hard-to-reach areas by themselves. According to one satisfied customer, “I hold my stress in a way that makes me get knots under my scapulas — in those hard-to-reach places. This has made things so much easier than asking someone else to try and find them.”

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This large cane massager travels well without sacrificing leverage, thanks to a handy detachable design. The hook and handle come apart for easy packing.

When you set it up, the device is a lengthy 25 inches, which offers plenty of extension to work into your back from over your shoulder or around your waist. The cane is made from very sturdy plastic that won’t bend or warp.

Though it comes in two pieces, the massager is easy to put together, according to users. One reviewer writes, “Assembly was simple. If you can tighten a screw you'll have no problems assembling this thing. The cane is very stiff and rugged and can be used to apply substantial force without it fear of flexing or breaking.”

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