This small 8 spindle model has a compact 17" length. It has recently been popularized by the USA Cycling team for use on the lower limbs.
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The Stick is an innovative device used by runners and other athletes to segmentally compress and stretch muscle, and is highly effective in the treatment of muscle pain and trigger points, as well as for preventative purposes. This small model is a compact 17-inches in length, with eight therapeutic spindles to address most muscle groups with ease, and has recently been popularized by the USA Cycling Team for use on lower limbs.
The Stick provides the following benefits:
Prevent and predict muscle injuries
Dramatically improve strength, flexibility, and endurance
Rapidly prepare muscles for physical activity
Disperse the effects of lactic acid following activity
Accelerate muscle recovery
What is The Stick made of, and how long will it last? The Stick products are made of a space-age plastic that allows necessary flexibility of the tool and provides maximum compression of muscles. The center rod of The Stick is surrounded by spindles which roll independently over the muscle, while the handles provide maximum comfort in the grip. The Stick comes with a 90-day satisfaction guarantee, and a one-year manufacturer's warranty against defects. With proper use, The Stick should last a lifetime.
This red handled, The Stick is compact for travel. Excellent for lower limbs
17" long with 8 therapeutic spindles to address muscle groups with ease
Reduces Muscle Soreness, Stiffness & Pain
Accelerate muscle recovery and disperse the effects of lactic acid following activity
Dramatically improve strength, flexibility and endurance
This review is from: The Stick Travel Stick (Misc.)
As a runner, I'm always sore. This stick does a good job of smoothing out the achy and stiff areas and seems to help me recover quicker. The size is great (I haul it in my backpack to work). My only criticism (as others have pointed out) is the handle smell. I've tried cleaning it, airing it out, nothing works. The smell gets on your hands when you use it so I always have to wash after. Makes my wife nauseous.
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This review is from: The Stick Travel Stick (Misc.)
I've been having terrible calf strain from running and other various activities. I got the stick for Christmas and it has been amazing! The best time to use it is directly after exercising to get the lactic acid moving to help prevent sore muscles. I also take it into the shower with me and use it after I've been in about 10-15 minutes (or warm up my muscles with a heating pad prior to rolling). I wouldn't use this on "cold" muscles. All-in-all it is a great product. I also have a foam roller I got from the sports store which works great on tight IT Bands and sore hamstrings.
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This review is from: The Stick Travel Stick (Misc.)
I have seen booths where they were hawking these and stayed away. After pulling my calf muscle during a run my niece had me try her Marathon stick. It worked fantastic. I picked up the travel stick and use it after every bike ride. I brought it in to work and a couple co-workers liked it so much they also bought it.(she uses it on her daughter for growing pains) Seems strange to pay $30 for a plastic stick but hey, it works!
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