The Stick
How to use The Stick:
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.
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 the following benefits:
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
What is the Stick Made of, how long will it last?
Stick products are made of a space-age plastic that allow necessary flexibility of the tool and provide maximum compression of the muscles (the Stick contains no rubber or wood). The center rod of the Stick is surrounded by spindles which roll independently over the muscle. The handles provide maximum comfort in the grip. The Stick comes with a 90-day satisfaction guarantee, and a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty against defects. With proper use, The Stick should last a lifetime.
Medical Talk:
The Stick converts non-compliant muscle to compliant muscle by performing what Dr. Travell calls stripping massage. In fact, this noted medical physician relates that, “deep stripping massage of the tender spot in the muscle was generally the treatment of choice for muscular rheumatism (myofascial trigger points) long before the turn of this century, and for fibrositis afterwards.” The Stick allows people to self-perform general as well as segmental therapeutic procedures with a high degree of precision. These procedures remove the barriers to peak physical performance. It is the unassisted rolling, stretching, twisting and compressing of the muscle that diffuses barrier trigger points and converts non-compliant muscle to compliant muscle.
Who Uses the Stick?
Health Care Professionals, Athletes, Companies, Individuals…
Anyone can benefit from the Stick!
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Clinical/Health Care The Stick is widely used in hospitals and by all members of the healing arts, including physicians, chiropractors, massage therapists and other practitioners. Some Stick benefits include:
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Sports Athletes in all sports and at all levels can benefit from the Stick. Many thousands of high school, college, university and Olympic athletes follow the lead of numerous professionals including: New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres…. Some Stick benefits include:
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| Occupational/Industry From corporate on-site massage to planned industrial wellness, The Stick is an effective modality for overworked and overstressed muscles. Companies “On The Stick” include: Miller Brewing, 3M Companies, Tenneco, Toshiba, Genuine Parts, Anheuser Busch, Web Marketing Associates and many others. Some Stick benefits include:
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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.”
