The Stick 17.5" Self Massage Tool

Great For Runners - E. Goncy on Nov 30, 2010 I Like

This product is great for dealing with sore muscles related to running. Takes away soreness and is easy to use on yourself! Comes with a great picture guide and the service from the company was quick and efficient.

"Travel Stick" Convenient Size And Good Results - barbt on Aug 22, 2011 I Like

I purchased "The Stick" (Travel Stick model) after previously purchasing the Marathon Stick model, which is slightly longer. I loved the Marathon Stick, and wanted a smaller model to fit in my gym bag for use right before and after workouts. Both of these massage sticks work great... easy to use do-it-yourself massage, can be used on almost any muscle group, and works well for loosening up tight muscles and tendons. My physical therapist recommended a massage stick for my tight calves, Achilles tendon, and IT band... really happy with both sticks! Before you buy, you might want to check out The Stick website to see all 15 or so Stick models so that you can choose the right one for your needs.

Fantstic Pre And Post Workout Tool For Runners And All Athletes Alike - Kristine on Mar 10, 2011 I Like

I purchased The Stick from my local running store for a little over $30. I had been a huge fan of foam rollers, but found that a self-myofascial release stick would be more compact to take along races. Also, foam rollers tend to get more "squished" over time with use, even the high density ones. They also tend to get gross and dirty from sweat. My first impression of the stick was that it wasn't sturdy enough to handle a deep tissue massage. I noticed that it was quite flexible and was worried that it would break under pressure. I learned quickly that the flexibility was not an issue, and the stick was in fact strong enough to sustain heavy daily use.

Prior to a run, I massage my legs for about 10 minutes to roll out the kinks. This is a fantastic tool to get the legs nice and warmed up before a workout. When I started running, I would feel shin splints coming on so I'd gently use the stick to massage my shins (additional icing, too). For my big calves, my husband would work through the muscle while focusing on the little bumps and knots. Before the stick, I was a long time sufferer of tight calves that no amount of stretching could alleviate. The Stick is a great recovery and warm up tool that leaves me fresh for my next workout.

Plantar Fascitis - B. Purcell on Jun 23, 2011 I Like

first of all i want to say that i ordered this yesterday, and by the time i got out of work today it was on my doorstep! From nj to ohio in one day tells me a lot about this seller, so immediately i was impressed. Now on to the meat and potatoes. I suffer from a severe case of plantar fascitis in both feet....its so bad that from feb to may of this year i was on crutches and im still experiencing quite a bit of pain. Needless to say my recovery is very slow. Part of the reason for me still having problems is the fact that all the doctors that i have seen just want to feed me pills and tell me to rest. Later after a lot of reading i discovered that the majority of the pain in my foot is actually coming from my calves and shins. The remedy? Myofascial relief of trigger points. So far i have been making good use of a foam roller and a tennis ball, and i made very good strides almost immediately. After a bit though i was having difficulty getting deep enough of a massage for it to work as well. And that is when i decided to purchase The Stick.
So here is my initial reaction to The Stick:

Quality: very simple design, all plastic, but feels very sturdy. Has a really nice solid feel to it with a little bit of weight.

Effectiveness: definitely as advertizes for my calves and thighs. It is much easier to use The Stick on my lower body than a foam roller or a tennis ball. As for upper body, i think its more practical to use a tennis ball and a wall, you get a deeper massage and can pin point a trigger point much better.

Overall a very solid product. I would definitely reccomend The Stick for anyone suffering from something similar to what i am going through, or for just about any active person who takes their recover seriously.

Amazing For Plantar Fasciitis - Henry Crider on Nov 22, 2011 I Like

I normally don't write reviews, but am hoping this one can help someone. I got this product to work out cramping I have had on my calfs. I have had a pretty bad case of plantar fasciitis over the last 6 months as well. I had to actually use a cane to get around some. Embarassing for a 45 yeard old I would say. My leg cramps in the middle of the night were really bad. To make a long story short, I got this in the mail the other day, used it for about 15 minutes while watching tv. (made my 13 year old go get it from the UPS guy at the front door.) I was amazed. I just sat there and rolled it up and down on the painful areas. I got instant relief. I was able to put pressure on my heal without much pain right away. I have been doing it for the last server days and continue to find new knots that I am working out. I still have some tightness in my calfs but that is slowly going away. Too cool. The plantar fasciitis seems to be going away quickly too. I am blown away that it could be that simple. This product does seem to hold up well. Good luck.

Just What I Needed! - anothertexan on Aug 5, 2011 I Like

I am a runner with IT Band and knee issues. I have been using a foam roller which is great, but difficult to travel with. I ordered The Stick because it would fit easily in my suitcase.

It works as well OR better than the foam roller. I can get to more specific pain areas with The Stick. I recently went hiking in Colorado and experienced some serious pain afterward. I can't begin to say enough about the difference The Stick made. We went on to hike 4 out of 7 days of our vacation, and while I had some pain, using The Stick made a huge difference.

I highly recommend it.

It Works Well. - J. Petersen "Kangaro on Aug 17, 2009 I Like

It is good and does work. But you it takes one day after you use it for the knots or pain to go away. It looks good and is worth the money. I do not regret my purchase. It is better than other massaging tools i have used.

Every Day Massage - Penny Scheff on Jul 14, 2011 I Like

The Stick is great for everyday massage...who can afford a massage, especially every day. I lost the one I had bought at the local running store and they have stopped selling them, so I ordered from Amazon. The rollers seem to be spaced a little farther apart than the one I remember, but it still is good for everyday massage after running, biking or just when my muscles cramp up. Penny Sue Scheff

Great Recovery And Warmup Tool! - Andrew Michael on Jun 29, 2011 I Like

Not too much to say that hasn't been said, but this thing is great. I actually purchased from a local running shop rather than Amazon but nonetheless.

The Stick is extremely well constructed and its sturdiness actually surprised me; it is clearly built to last. I have been using a roller for a little over a year to loosen my muscles after runs and bike workouts. I actually don't have a foam roller but just use a PVC which has been coated in athletic tape. I think the Stick will replace that practice. It performs the same function in a device about half the size. While I haven't used the larger sizes, I can only imagine needing them if you plan to use it on your upper body. I focus on my legs and the travel size is more than sufficient for that, plus it fits in my gym bag or suitcase.

Get the Stick, it rocks.

Buy It! Runner Tested; Runner Approved - M. Hagedorn on Nov 2, 2011 I Like

This is my second stick. My first stick was appropriated by my teenage daughter, three time cross country state championship runner-up. She logged 50-60 miles a week and used the stick every night to "roll-out" muscle tension before stretching. I'm older and I run far fewer miles but I use the stick daily; it is compact enough to fit in a gym bag and durable enough for vigorous daily use. The results are amazing when used in conjunction with proper stretching; it's like a localized mini-massage. Buy one (buy two) because someone else will "borrow" the first one.

Forget The Foam Roller And Expensive Massages! - cass on Aug 27, 2011 I Like

The Stick is a fantastic product, I highly suggest giving it a try!
You control the pressure, less work than getting on the floor with your foam roller.
I have the 17.5" stick and think it's the perfect size, however haven't tried the others.

Great Product - Marie on Jul 11, 2011 I Like

I reached the point where stretching just wasn't enough. I use the 17.5" Stick before and after exercise to loosen tight leg and hip muscles. After using "The Stick" for just a short period of time I noticed I had better mobility. Wow! What a surprise to discover that my lack of mobility was due in large part to tight, stiff muscles. Now that my leg & hip muscles are looser, walking is easier. As an added bonus it has helped relieve some of my lower back issues too. Using it regularly offers real pain relief. The Stick is light weight and easy to use on yourself. Purchased on the recommendation of my chiropracter, this incredible, inexpensive tool is money well spent!

Great Self-massager! - meyb33 on Jul 7, 2011 I Like

I received this product promptly after ordering it through Amazon. It does a great job assisting in self massaging to relieve painful workout muscle aches. The price was not bad either. I use it regularly and am very satisfied. Would definitely recommend this product.

Nice To Have - Tim on Jun 29, 2011 I Like

Have run multiple marathons and this massage stick helps me workout the "kinks" in some of my tendons which get a little tight. Limiting factor is hard for a person to push hard enough themselves for the purpose above. A well known runner in Austin actually used this product on me when I started having problems which prompted me to buy - he knew the pressure point and how to hit it which actually almost brought me to my knees (couldn't believe I was that tight). I do use this along side my roller to stay injury free.

Awesome Massage Stick - R. Haughey "haugheyf on Jan 1, 2011 I Like

This stick is awesome. It works perfectly to massage almost any area of the body. You can massage your lower body by yourself and have another person use it to massage your upper body. Definitely a product worth buying.

Stick Review - HRqueen on Jul 4, 2010 I Like

The product is as promised & husband enjoys after long bike rides. Although I was charged for insufficient postage and did attempt to contact seller to resolve to no avail. Disappointed I was charged for their error.

Works Like A Charm - kweaveroh on Jan 8, 2012 I Like

works as it should, timely shipment, good product. Was a Christmas gift and recipient is very happy with this item.

Awesome! - S. Norwood on Jan 3, 2012 I Like

Just as good if not better than foam rolling, easy to carry around and easy to reach places you probably couldn't with a foam roller. Must have for runners!

Stick Roller - hhimom on Jan 3, 2012 I Like

Perfect for my collegiate cross country running son. He uses after each run to massage muscles in calves and thighs. Perfect price and good quality item. No issues with purchase.

Massaging With Cramping - Robert L. Hudson "Hu on Dec 29, 2011 I Like

Good tool for the whole family. It's used quite a bit before workouts to warm the muscles up and after to reduce lactic acid build up in the muscles. I think I will step up to longer stick for deeper myofascial release.

Good Product With Caveat - Allan Clarke on Dec 22, 2011 I Like

Greetings! I have had this product only a few days. It came in quite handy as I found myself with very sore legs after making an infrequent appearance on a tennis court. I used this on one leg and nothing on the other. I can say that using this definitely helped reduce soreness and stiffness compared to the non-treated leg. The bar is fairly flexible, but you can get a stiffer ride by using it closer to the handle; the most flex is when you use the center of the bar.

I do have one caveat that someone else complained about - the smell. This is due to a design flaw. This is made of simple plastic and if you push harder/longer, the rubbing plastic rollers against the axle cause heat and the smell. I think I got around this by spraying some Pyroil Silicone Lubricant Spray - 10 oz. on the axle through the wheels and then wiping off the excess that dripped. DO NOT USE WD40 or other oil-based lubricant - I don't think these go well with most plastics (it might corrode it over time).

Overall I like this, though I think they are overpriced given their fairly cheap construction. Having said that, if it lasts me a couple of years, I'll consider it worth the money.

Great For Skaters - Silke on Dec 6, 2011 I Like

Great tool to take along to the rink to iron out muscles before and after a skate. Helps you identify knots you didn't even know were there.

100% Love This Item!! - Murph's Mom on Nov 28, 2011 I Like

I first saw this item at my gym and was pleasantly surprised to find it on Amazon. 100% satisfied : )

A Runner's Dream - John on Nov 27, 2011 I Like

I use this stick a lot to roll my calf muscles and quads and I can definitely feel the difference. I highly recommend this product for athletes who are looking for a convenient, travel size stick to roll some abused muscles and tendons!

Great For Travel And In The Gym Bag - Jacky Cheong on Oct 31, 2011 I Like

As a tournament tennis player, after a long match (or a lot of running), it very important to stretch and massage properly for maximum flexibility. Normally if I am home or have the space, I rather use this foam roller [...]
Otherwise, if you are on the road or just starting to feel a cramp *horrible feeling* - this might help a bit on the changeovers if you have a few mins to roll the area (calves)...it can be a real life-saver!

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Great Tool! - Susan Devine on Oct 16, 2011 I Like

This is a great massage tool. I purchased it for my daughter by the recommendation of her physical therapist. I ordered the smaller version so she could easily pack it to her athletic events. I appreciate the really prompt shipping!

Feels Therapeutic- **functional Part Is Only 8 Inches: With Handles Its 17.5"** - Zia Alger on Oct 8, 2011 I Like

Its a little more supple then I'd prefer which means I have to push harder to get desired effect), and I wish it were a pinch longer (rolling part is about 8 inches) , but it does a great job on sore muscles, in particular quads and Im also using it to straighten out some scar tissue in my shin splints. Definitely a step up from my normal massage and a lot less work for me. Im pleased.

The Stick - avalon "avalon" on Oct 1, 2011 I Like

i am a cross country runner... i just ordered this... i have used some of my friends "stick" on the team and after i use it i feel amazing! its worth the money!!!

The Stick Rules - A. Esquivel "AFE" on Jun 19, 2008 I Like

This message device came in handy during a week long ride. Helped to keep my quads and lower back loose

Works - sticks on Sep 13, 2011 I Like

this smaller stick works well, but is a bit short. I know the length is clearly detailed in the description, but somehow it is just a bit too short to work perfectly. hence minus one star.

Gift Recipient Happy - C. Mathis on Aug 3, 2010 I Like

Bought this as a gift and he is happy with it. Delivery was quick and so far, he's happy with it.

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