General Tips for Use

• Keep muscles relaxed during rollout
• Use on skin or through light clothing.
• The Stick is waterproof and designed to bend without fear of breaking.
• It is not necessary to hurt the muscle in order to help the muscle.
• Most effective when used before, during and after periods of activity.
• For pin-point rollout, slide hands onto spindles.
• Excessive use may cause muscle soreness.

General Instructions

• A typical warm-up for healthy muscle tissue is about 20 progressively deeper passes over each muscle group (about 30 seconds per area).
• Discomfort or pain is experienced when the spindles locate a bump or tender knot in the muscle – this is known as a trigger point.
• Muscles containing trigger points are often weak, stiff and sore. They are frequently tight, easily tire and often hurt.
• Muscles containing chronic trigger points need 20 additional passes over the involved area, and may require attention several times daily.

Instructions

• Neck
• Shoulders
• Upper Back
• Lower Back
• Legs

The following videos demonstrate the use of the Stick and provide general instruction for various muscle groups.

How it Works

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Calfs

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Hamstrings

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Mid-Back

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Shin Splints

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Other

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What is The Stick?

The Stick is a revolutionary device used to segmentally compress and stretch muscle. It is highly effective in the treatment of muscle pain and trigger points.

The Stick provides many benefits. Here are a few of the fitness and health benefits associated with The Stick:

• Prevent & 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

Statement approved by the US Olympic Committee | Sports Medicine Division – July 2004

“The Stick is used as a training tool by athletes at the US Olympic Training Centers in Colorado Springs CO, Lake Placid NY, Marquette MI and Chula Vista CA.”

Phil Jackson, Head Coach – LA Lakers

“I would recommend The Stick to all athletes.”

Bob Anderson, Author of Bestseller…Stretching

“The Stick is the only body tool I have ever recommended for use on the calf of an elite athlete.”

Loren Seagrave, Sprint and Hurdle Events
IAAF Level II World Coaching – Education Program

“Our athletes use The Stick to get the most out of their training, prevent injury and optimize their performance. You should too.”

Norm Miller, Strength coach – Olympic Bobsled Team

“This simple Stick concept will change the future of sports by allowing the athlete to train harder and more frequently.”

Where can you buy The Stick? Visit The Stick store here for more info and pricing.