How did I not know about massage sticks before?

[rjamz]

I have super tight calves that cause all sorts of issues in my ankles and feet. I stretch, foam roll, and go to PT (mainly for the ankle issues - peroneal tendinitis). My PT mentioned I may want to consider getting a massage stick to work on my calves after he spent a good chunk of our session massaging them.

I got one today after I was super stiff from a 4 mile run. I feel so loosey goosey! I used it all over my legs - quads, hamstrings, and obviously my calves. This thing is amazing. If I weren't already married, I would consider proposing to it.

[labbie]

That sounds awesome!

[jchokie79]

I just got one and I love it too!

[runaways]

I love my stick so much. Easier than a foam roller for traveling too.

[rjamz]

Mar 11, 2014 23:03:47 GMT -5 peachy said:

Mar 11, 2014 17:05:07 GMT -5 rjamz said:

I have super tight calves that cause all sorts of issues in my ankles and feet. I stretch, foam roll, and go to PT (mainly for the ankle issues - peroneal tendinitis). My PT mentioned I may want to consider getting a massage stick to work on my calves after he spent a good chunk of our session massaging them.

I got one today after I was super stiff from a 4 mile run. I feel so loosey goosey! I used it all over my legs - quads, hamstrings, and obviously my calves. This thing is amazing. If I weren't already married, I would consider proposing to it.

Which one do you have? I have problems with really tight calves also.

I got The Stick brand - the travel size. My PT says most brands are good

[boston340]

Okay, you sold me - I think I need this in my life. Links to the ones you guys have purchased?

[emjacobs]

Heh some of the Amazon results aren't exactly the massage stick I was looking for I might pick one of these up for my calves and hamstrings.

[emilyinchile]

I got the Travel Stick a few months ago too primarily because it's more suitcase-friendly than a big foam roller. I like it, but I think I like the foam roller at CF more. I hadn't realized they'd feel so different, but now I just need a roller too...and a personal masseuse

[secretlyevil]

The stick is the bomb, literally awesome. I may have to add the travel size to my life.

[Deleted]

I have a normal one at home, travel one at work, and my trainer's almost daily at the gym. I'm addicted!

[boston340]

I just ordered a stick - thanks for posting about it!

[libbygrl109]

I love mine. Just when I think I've gotten everything loosened up with the foam roller, I use mine and wow!

[cinco]

I feel like the stick is far less work than the foam roller, and I don't have to get out of bed to use it. I also think it is amusing that I am too lazy to foam roll.