For back, hip and neck pain
Deep tissue release, anywhere you need it. No appointment, no therapist, no guesswork.
For back, hip, and neck pain
Deep tissue release, anywhere you need it. No appointment, no therapist, no guesswork.
Thrival Muscle Recovery
A targeted deep tissue release tool for your back, hips and neck. Lay on the curved Wave tips, let your bodyweight apply the pressure, and feel chronic tension release in 60 to 90 seconds. No hands required.
At Dick's Sporting Goods
In selected stores & online · Also at thrival.com
What's in the box
The Wave Attachment ×2
Curved tips for targeted deep tissue release
The Base Board
Foldable, multiple height settings, compact for home or travel
How to use it
You don't need a therapist or a tutorial. Your body will guide you once you're in position.
Sound familiar?
"It's not a weakness problem. It's a tension problem, and stretching alone doesn't fix it."
Whether it's a dull ache in your low back, stiffness in your hips after sitting, or tension creeping up into your neck, the root cause is almost always the same: muscle tissue that has been loaded, overworked, or held in one position too long, and never properly released.
Stretching gets to the surface. Massage guns vibrate but don't hold pressure. Foam rollers don't have the precision to target what's actually tight. What muscles actually respond to is sustained, concentrated pressure held in one spot long enough for the tissue to let go.
That's exactly what The Wave is designed to do. Your bodyweight becomes the tool.
Where it helps
Low back pain
The Wave releases the deep muscles alongside your lumbar spine, the ones that clench when you sit too long, lift something awkward, or carry tension from tight hips. Most low back pain isn't a back problem. It's a hip flexor and glute problem that travels upward.
Hip tightness
The psoas and iliacus, your deep hip flexors, shorten every time you sit. They're the most chronically tight muscles in the body and almost impossible to properly stretch. The Wave reaches them with sustained pressure in a way no other tool can.
Neck and upper back tension
Tension headaches, stiff shoulders, and upper back tightness often trace back to the muscles running alongside your thoracic spine. The Wave's curved tips follow the natural contour of your back, applying bilateral pressure that decompresses and releases with each breath.
Know your anatomy
Where they live
The psoas runs from your lower spine through your pelvis to your femur. The iliacus lines the inside of your hip bone. Together they are the deepest hip flexors, buried beneath layers of tissue that foam rollers, lacrosse balls and massage guns simply don't reach.
Why they get so tight
Sitting shortens the psoas. Every hour at a desk, in a car, or on a couch keeps it in a contracted state. Over time that becomes a resting position, pulling your pelvis forward, compressing your lumbar spine, and contributing to the back and hip pain that becomes your daily normal.
How The Wave releases them
Sustained pressure on a tight muscle triggers a neurological response called myofascial release. The muscle gradually lets go. This requires 60 to 120 seconds of concentrated, still pressure. The Wave uses your own bodyweight to deliver exactly that, hands free, at home, any time.
How it compares
Foam rollers, massage guns, heating pads. They can help at the surface. None of them reach the deep tissue the way sustained targeted pressure does.
| Feature | The Wave | Foam Roller |
|---|---|---|
| Reaches psoas | ✓ | ✕ |
| Reaches iliacus | ✓ | ✕ |
| Adjustable settings to fit everyBODY | ✓ | ✕ |
| Effective in releasing multiple muscles | ✓ | Surface only |
| Hands-free use | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sustained targeted pressure | ✓ | ✕ |
| Feature | The Wave | Foam Roller | Massage Gun | Lacrosse Ball |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reaches psoas | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Reaches iliacus | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Adjustable settings to fit everyBODY | ✓ | ✕ | Limited | ✕ |
| Effective in releasing multiple muscles | ✓ | Surface only | ✓ | Limited |
| Hands-free use | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Sustained targeted pressure | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | Partial |
What people are saying
★★★★★
"I have horrible, aching, nagging hip and sciatic pain. Figured I would try this but did not give it much weight. I did the psoas and iliacus positions and instantly had relief. I could actually walk up the stairs with 90% less pain and tightness after just one stretch session. I cannot wait to try all the other positions."
★★★★★
"The most effective stress and pain relief for my lower back that I have experienced. After years of sports and weightlifting I have always struggled with lower back pain. There’s nothing else quite like it that relieves my pain like the thrival wave."
★★★★★
"The Thrival Wave is impressive. I have always had a hard time getting into the psoas area of the hip and after using it for two days, the stiffness was alleviated by at least 50%, and that was after two days. I look forward to using this regularly."
Available now
The Wave is stocked at Dick's Sporting Goods, in selected stores and online.
Also at thrival.com and Amazon · Made in the USA
Common questions
Deep tissue release involves discomfort, similar to a firm sports massage. There's a clear difference between productive pressure and sharp pain. You control how much bodyweight you apply, so start lightly and ease in. Most people describe it as a "good hurt" that quickly becomes relief.
Many people feel a noticeable difference after their very first session. Chronic tightness built up over months or years takes consistent use to fully resolve, but the release you feel during a session is immediate. Most people report significant improvement in daily pain levels within one to two weeks of regular use.
Daily use gives the best results for chronic pain. Even 10 minutes before bed or after waking up makes a significant difference over time. For acute tightness, once or twice a day is ideal. The more consistently you use it, the longer the relief lasts between sessions.
The package includes the Thrival release board and the Wave attachment ×2. The board folds flat for compact storage. Additional attachments including the Arch, Bullseye and Ballhead are available on thrival.com to expand what you can target.
If you have a diagnosed spinal condition, herniated disc, or are recovering from injury or surgery, consult your doctor or physiotherapist before use. For general muscle tightness, soreness and everyday tension, The Wave is safe for most adults. Start very gently and listen to your body.
Start feeling better today.
Shop The Wave at Dick's Sporting Goods →Thrival has a 30-day return policy from the date of delivery by carrier (typically UPS or USPS) to purchaser.
Eligible returns must:
Thrival
115 Grey Owl Lane
Somers, MT 59932
Once the return is received and checked for damage, the full refund will be initiated within 1-2 days, and it may take 5-7 additional days for the refund to show-up on the card used for the purchase.
Please note that Thrival does not provide Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) numbers.
Warranty
Thrival commits to a lifetime warranty for all its current products. Thrival products are primarily made with ABS plastic which is very durable, strong and long-lasting. The likelihood of a Thrival product breaking is very low. If one should break, please take pictures and email them along with your contact information to customer.service@Thrival.com.
Made in the USA
Since 2023, Thrival products have been 100% Made in the USA. When we initially started shipping some of our products in early 2021, our initial batch of products were injection molded in Taiwan or China but assembled in the USA. By 2023, all our products were manufactured and assembled in the USA. Our products have always been designed in the USA.
If you have any questions regarding the origin of our products please feel free to contact the owners at customer.service@Thrival.com or by using https://thrival.com/contact/.
