Echo Muscle Scraper

Our most-loved muscle scraper, designed to relieve muscle tension and chronic pain.

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Recommended by 60+ physical therapists

D. Lauzurique
D. Lauzurique
PT, DPT
C. Ceely
C. Ceely
PT, DPT, PCS
T. Leiby
T. Leiby
PT, DPT
R. Matulle
R. Matulle
PT, DPT
B. Hafft
B. Hafft
PT, DPT
C. Muren
C. Muren
PT, DPT
M. Houle
M. Houle
DC, CCSP
H.P. Russell
H.P. Russell
DC
E. Kappler
E. Kappler
PT, DPT
P. ODonnell
P. ODonnell
PT, DPT
G. Baker
G. Baker
PT, DPT
K. Frady
K. Frady
PTA, LMT, CSCS
F. Kumi
F. Kumi
MPT
J. Rodriguez
J. Rodriguez
PT, DPT
M. Adams
M. Adams
DPT
A. Kinach
A. Kinach
PT, DPT
B. Guzman
B. Guzman
MPT
V. Karuthalackal
V. Karuthalackal
PT, DPT
P. Hill
P. Hill
PT, DPT
J. Desramaux
J. Desramaux
PT
E. Bishop
E. Bishop
PT, DPT
All reviews are independently written with no payment for endorsement.

Why you'll love it

  • Pain relief in 5 minutes a day
  • Releases deep muscle tension foam rolling & stretching can't reach
  • Breaks up tight fascia & reaches trigger points
  • Includes PT-designed instructions for 50+ injuries, with step-by-step videos
  • Comes with all-natural gel, a protector case, and a towel

Clinically proven results

Sidekick is clinically proven as an at-home pain relief tool. In a clinical study, results showed:

of users felt less pain after 3 days of using Sidekick

of users returned to their activity after 5 days of using Sidekick

  • How it works
    • Without blood flow, nothing heals. Sidekick’s dual-beveled edge boosts blood circulation by up to 400%.
    • Promotes tissue restoration for faster recovery.
    • Relieves pain and alleviates tightness in just minutes.
  • What it helps with

    Lower Body Injuries & Tightness

    Foot Pain
    Knee Pain
    Achilles Pain
    IT Band Pain
    Shin Pain
    Calf Strain
    Groin Strain
    Hamstring Strain

    Upper Body Injuries & Tightness

    Hip Pain
    Post-Surgery Scar Tissue Management
    Neck Pain
    Shoulder Pain
    Elbow Pain
    Back Pain
    Muscle Tightness
  • Loved by over 250K+ customers
  • Reviews (591)

    Saving me money

    The sidekick has been a game changing to self care and recovery. Ive been able to reduce my visits to the doctor and experience immediate relief right after using it.

    Don’t need PT anymore

    I got this for my shin splints, as well as neck tension and general muscle recovery. It’s all I need and now the whole family uses it too.

    I can run again!

    My knee has stopped popping constantly and I’m not feeling the tension in my calves that prevents me from picking up the pace. It’s only been a few weeks but I’m a believer!
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Men's Health
Ultra Running Magazine
New York Mag
Well + Good
Outside Magazine
Men's Health
Ultra Running Magazine
New York Mag
Well + Good
Outside Magazine
Men's Health
Ultra Running Magazine
New York Mag
Well + Good
Outside Magazine
Men's Health
Ultra Running Magazine
New York Mag
Well + Good
Outside Magazine
Men's Health
Ultra Running Magazine
New York Mag
Well + Good

Treat your injury at home. See exactly how with Echo

3 easy pain-relieving steps to get you back to what you love.

Quality you can feel in every stroke

Medical-grade stainless steel. No rust or toxic chemicals.

Extra length. At 8” (20cm), you can treat your full body easily.

Perfected edge. Scientifically designed for soft tissue release.

Beginner-friendly. Safe, easy to control, with email guidance.

Weighted tool. Delivers deep pressure effortlessly.

Expert guidance, built in

Every Sidekick tool comes with a printed, PT-developed instruction manual covering 50+ muscle and joint issues. You’ll get clear routines, visual maps, and step-by-step video demos - so you always know exactly what to do.

  • PT-designed techniques for treating common injuries
  • Visual maps show exactly where and how to scrape
  • Video demos for every body area
  • Easy to follow - even if you’re brand new
  • Built to relieve pain, prevent re-injury, and speed up healing

Targeted pain relief

Our scientifically engineered edge digs deep into your fascia, delivering fast pain relief precisely where you need it.

Works anywhere on the body

Sidekick’s contoured design easily targets hard-to-reach areas that foam rollers and massage balls can’t, like the arms, calves, feet, Achilles, shins, and more.

How to use

Method 1: Injury-Focused Routine

  1. Find your specific injury in the manual.
  2. Apply the included emollient, then follow the illustrated instructions using the recommended techniques.
  3. Watch the linked videos to see each technique in action and follow along with confidence.
  4. Finish with the recommended aftercare to support recovery and reduce soreness.

Not sure which tool is right for you?

The Curve The Echo The Eclipse The Bow
Price $135 $119 $170
Use Case Full body Full body Feet, elbows, shins Legs, hips, back
Length 7"
17.5 cm
8"
20 cm
5.5"
14 cm
19"
48 cm
Anti-Fatigue Grip Not Available Available Available Available
Material Bian Stone Medical-Grade Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
Designed For Gentle, soft pressure A premium tool to last a lifetime More control with a handle grip Treating big muscles
Edge Intensity 40 out of 100 80 out of 100 80 out of 100 80 out of 100
  • 5 stars: 508 (86%)
  • 4 stars: 55 (9%)
  • 3 stars: 16 (3%)
  • 2 stars: 5 (1%)
  • 1 star: 7 (1%)
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Anonymous
I think it works really well.

I think it works really well.

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Robert E Williamson
I have chronic ankle instability and impingement

I have chronic ankle instability and impingement from partially torn ankle ligaments. I purchased the Echo Muscle Scraper after watching a U Tube video. I use the Echo Muscle Scraper daily and find it excellent for the dual task of targeting the small areas around the ATFL ligament and for broad scraping of the peroneal muscles and ligaments. I especially like the weight and shape of the instrument. The shape and heavy steel construction are optimally designed. I highly recommend this product for anyone with tendinitis or impingement pain.

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Anonymous
Easy to use

Easy to use. Effective. Works well!

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Anonymous
This and the Axis Board have really helped me

Using this alongside the Axis Board really helped start to fix my ankle, and I’m hopeful that continuing to use both will get me back to normal and beyond!

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Dave Ferris
Knee replacements, De Quarvain's Tenosynovitus and arthritic neck pain.

II'm just about 73 and a long time runner of 45 years. The Echo seems to be working well on my second knee replacement and the surrounding areas. I had the R knee replacement a year ago. The L knee was done 3 years 7 months ago. I'm doing 30 miles a week walk/run and 50 miles a week cycling now. Also I'm using it on my thumb condition of De Quarvain's Tenosynovitus. I showed the enclosed exercises in the book to my PT therapist he said, those are all the right areas to scrape. I'm a long time pro pianist so hoping I can avoid any surgery on my hands. To pile on from looking down at the piano for 60 years for hundreds of thousands of hours I have arthritis in my neck. So I've been using it there too. I just received the Echo a few days back but I've been using it lightly everyday on all those areas and it does help.

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Anonymous
Super helpful tool that is easy to use

The scraper is easy to use. I really appreciate the book that comes with it which guides you on how to use the scraper for a variety of ailments. I bought it for plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis but I can tell it will be helpful for neck muscles, shoulder tension, etc.

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Anonymous
User Error?

Recently my plantar fasciitis has gotten really bad and I figured what the heck I would give muscle scraping a go. I went back and forth on which tool to get and landed on the echo-in case I ever need or want to scrape anything besides my feet. I got the arctic blue tool; the tool has some heft to it and came in a nice carrying bag. I have tried it a couple of times and the premise seems easy enough but I’m not getting as much relief as I expected. I’m thinking user error. Although I appreciate the included instruction manual, I really wish that there was one video (instead of 5 mini videos) that walked you through how to muscle scrape for plantar fasciitis that beginners could follow along with. But I cannot deny that the tool itself is high quality.

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Anonymous
I love the Echo muscle scraper!

I have been having ankle pain for the last few months. The pain is especially bad in the morning when I wake up and put my feet down. I need to stretch a lot before I take my dogs for a walk in the morning. I used the muscle scraper on my ankle and calf for a few minutes last night and I woke up without any pain today!! The morning walk with my dogs was so much more enjoyable!

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Lindsay J.
It's really helped with my plantar fasciitis! I

It's really helped with my plantar fasciitis! I recommend it to anyone!

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Mae S.
game changer!

this has been a game changer! I've used it a few times for my carpal tunnel that's been flaring up lately and it feels so good! I also started using it on my calves because they are tight from sitting so much throughout the day, and it's gets deeper than a regular massage would. so happy I got the bigger size to accommodate the whole body!

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Anonymous
Game changer

Out of all the muscle scrapers that I used in my practice, this I would say is the best one. It has a good weight on it that I do not need too much pressure when I use it on my patients or myself. And it is also budget friendly that won't put a hole in your pocket.

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Nana Yu

Very good tool

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UCSDsoccer
Quality from start to finish

This is an awesome muscle scraper that is heavy in the hand and well crafted. Quality made, as is the case that it comes in. Perfect tool for flushing out toxins.

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Alicia Dhanraj
One Star

The item appears used... scratches/scuffs along the entire tool.

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aHeroForEternity
Poor finish/quality control

I am a Physical Therapist and purchased the Curve for my own personal use. It's one of the better scraping tools I've used. I decided to purchase the Echo for professional use in my clinic. I was disappointed in the finish of the tool I received. I don't know how this passed QC. And at this price is expect a case. The less expensive Curve tool came with one.

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ncpt007
Awesome tool!

Awesome tool! My thumbs are feeling so much better these days! My patients (I am a physical therapist) are getting better quicker and the other therapists are taking notice. I have given the link to this tool to other therapists and patients alike.

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Hervey Derizaire
Therapeutic Tool

The SIDEKICK Echo muscle scraper is such a great tool! As a massage therepist this allows my hands to rest. My clients report how good they feel after i use it on them and report better mobility. Nothing beats a client's satisfaction. It is heavy duty and feels good in the hands. It also helps that it is stainless steel so cleaning it is super easy. 10/10 would recommend!

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Joel
skip the amazon knockoffs

skip the amazon knockoffs. the edge on this really helps me dig deep into my calf muscles and it never irritates the fascia like cheap brands do. excited to take this into my next marathon build to work towards 2:30!

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Ben Livesey
High quality tool and versatile use

An excellent addition to stretching and recovery. Tool is a quality item, with smooth surfaces and good grip. Used with the oil it provides a rapid method to address stiff muscles. Longer design of the tool also makes it versatile for different niggles, so a good choice, though the full width scraper for ITB would be a great development which I'll plan to get too because of it's ease for full leg treatment.

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Nana Yu
Very good tool

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Hervey Derizaire
Therapeutic Tool

The SIDEKICK Echo muscle scraper is such a great tool! As a massage therepist this allows my hands to rest. My clients report how good they feel after i use it on them and report better mobility. Nothing beats a client's satisfaction. It is heavy duty and feels good in the hands. It also helps that it is stainless steel so cleaning it is super easy. 10/10 would recommend!

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Barbara Wildey

Are there any video’s on how you use the Sidekuck Echo on your IT band?

Sidekick

Hi there! The user manual included with your purchase has instructions on how to scrape for your IT band. There are QR codes that link to videos that demonstrate how to use the tool for your specific injury.

Additionally, we recommend downloading our app (available on the ios/android app stores) which will give you videos on how to use your tool for your injury.

Let us know if you have further questions!

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carol dickinson

Can you tell me if the ECHO muscle scraper is used for I.T BAND recovery?

Sidekick

Hi, absolutely! While most prefer the Bow for the IT band due to the fact that it's bigger, the Echo will work as well.

Questions? We got you.

  • How do I know if Sidekick will work for me?

    If you're dealing with a chronic injury, muscle pain, or tightness, Sidekick is a great option for you. In fact, a clinical study showed that 94% of injured users feel pain relief, so there's a good chance you will too! If the tool doesn't meet your expectations, we have a 60-day money-back guarantee.

  • Isn't this just Gua Sha?

    Exactly! The techniques we promote with our tools are based on 2000-year-old Chinese practices. We took that technique and built the world's best tools to apply it.

    The technique of muscle scraping (also known as Gua Sha or IASTM) is one that is backed by science and peer-reviewed clinical research.

  • Will it make my injury worse?

    Using a muscle scraping tool correctly generally won't worsen an injury. As you are in control of the treatment, you have full control of the pressure. Sidekick's edge and weight is specifically designed to safely treat injuries, unlike cheaper tools and butter knives that can do more harm than good.

  • Why is Sidekick better than a butter knife?

    Effectiveness, safety, and comfort. Sidekick is designed for therapeutic use. Unlike a butter knife, which has a flat, blunt edge that may cause more damage or skin irritation, Sidekick has a dual-beveled edge that targets tissues effectively without damaging your skin or muscles. The tool's weight and specific curvatures also allows for much better control compared to using a butter knife.

  • Is it painful?

    No. Sidekick is designed to feel good on the body and you are totally in control of the pressure. Unlike cheaper alternatives, the edge is not too sharp that it will cause pain. When working through areas that are particularly tight, many describe it as a 'good pain' that feels like it's effectively addressing the problem area.

  • What kind of benefits can I expect?
    • Speeding up injury recovery, particularly when in conjunction with strengthening program. In a clinical study with plantar fasciitis sufferers, 94% of users felt less pain after using Sidekick for 3 days.
    • Reduced muscle pain
    • Increased blood circulation
    • Injury prevention
    • Enhanced athletic performance
  • How do I use it?

    For detailed instructions, check out our Learn Lab. Sidekick is a beginner-friendly tool, so it's really easy to use without hurting yourself. After applying emollient to your skin, use your Sidekick tool to apply moderate pressure to the targeted area. Use a mix of long strokes and short strokes, in any direction, to massage the muscle effectively. Repeat on all the surrounding muscles.