UPDATE.
To see how to use this invention, check the VIDEOS on the official Zealous Vitality Inc. blog.
The Stick – official website
Thanks Ken Zelez.
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Chris recommends this product.
The Stick is a revolutionary medical device to treat muscle pain and trigger points that is made of a space-age plastic that will allow necessary flexibility of the tool, providing maximum compression of the muscles.
Benefits/Uses:
Improves flexibility, recovery, performance, injury prevention,injury therapy
Eliminates muscle soreness & pain
Can be used in the workplace to manage production fatigue and prevent repetitive strain injuries.Features:
The center rod is surrounded by spindles which roll over the muscle and has “memory” which allows the rod to return to its original position.
Handles provide maximum comfort in the grip
Available in three sizes 17″ Travel STick, 24″ Original Stick and 23″ Stiff Stick
We actually have one in my gym. But I haven’t used it myself.
Chris, in a detailed comment on an Achilles tendon injury post, likes The Stick and/or a tennis ball for stretching out tight calf muscles. And preventing injury.
Leave a comment on this post if you agree. Or disagree that massage can help increase flexibility day-to-day, and, potentially, reduce injury.
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