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Gsal posted 42 weeks ago.
i like it because unlike other rollers there are alot of independently rolling beads that somewhat conform to your legs. During xc season these (along with compression socks and ice baths) are a lifesaver. They massage out sore/strained/tight muscles really well without having to pay for the expensive costs of a physical therapist everyday. They arent AS good as a physical therapist, but for the price (i think 20-30 bucks) they're worth it.
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kylie posted 42 weeks ago.
Some comments on self-massage tools recently can be found here.
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CadenceGuy posted 42 weeks ago.
I bought a wooden rolling pin and it has worked an absolute wonder on my legs. I wouldnt spend the money on the high dollar stuff if you can get away with using that successfully.
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beads1985 posted 42 weeks ago.
Have one for several years and it is awesome.
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bradaellis posted 42 weeks ago.
I use it daily, in the morning when I wake up and after workouts. I recommend it highly! If you don't want to spend the money on that then buy a rolling pin at Walmart or some kitchen place (a much cheaper option and you can still use it in the kitchen...lol). Happy rolling.
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StephenPDennis posted 42 weeks ago.
I highly recommend the stick. I'm mainly a runner and after making many noob mistakes and suffering an ITBS flare up that both ruined a marathon and a took a few weeks from my season last year I've learned to love The Stick.
I know that there are possibly cheaper options but considering it can be picked up an expo for about $30, I still think it's one of the cheapest ways to protect a strong season. I also picked up one of those foam rollers, about 3 ft long and 6" in diameter to roll out the sides of my legs. Between the two of those and an increased respect for what my body can do, I haven't had a single problem. I highly recommend it.
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wannakona posted 42 weeks ago.
I got the stiff one with red handles, it can really get into your muscles but i ask someone else to do the places that really hurt. My brother likes to torture me with it.
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burnman posted 42 weeks ago.
I don't own one, but I'm all for buying one if you don't care about the $$ - a pretty modest price when you consider many of the other fad alternatives. What I found worked well was one of those mini rubber footballs, slightly deflated. Throw it down on the floor and (using your body weight) roll over top of it to work the kinks out. A warning to those with body hair, rubber + bare skin + hair = a bad day (keep it covered).
Be it the stick, or one of your kids toys, I strongly advise anyone on a regular training plan to implement some type of massage regimen as a form of preventative maintenance - comparable to stretching, ice baths, and compression gear.
I was checking out The Stick for massaging oneself. It was recommened to me by a sports med guy when i had a slight quad injury (some sort of strain of the tendons near the knee on the outside of the quad). He said The Stick would be a great tool for me. I was wondering if people had used it and liked it...or disliked it.
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