The main aim of the trigger point massage ball is to assist in managing minor aches and pains of the muscle by applying pressure to general areas it is great for the neck shoulders back chest piriformis calves or anywhere that you have minor aches and pains to use you have to apply pressure with the ball by using the floor wall or any hard surface to stabilise movement of the ball to get deep into the muscle the ball has to remain still with an ample amount pressure for 5 to 7 seconds