The Stick Little Stick - 14 Inches - Standard Flexibility With Green Handles - Therapeutic Body Massage Stick - Potentially Improves Flexibility - Aids Muscle Recovery And Muscle Pain - Provides Myofascial Release

I was introduced to this product through a physical therapists office, but they had the full size 24 inch one. I figured that a stiffer, smaller one would be better for personal use, and I think that assumption was correct. A 24 inch stick might be a bit difficult to maneuver using it on yourself, but a stick 5 inches shorter works really well on the legs. The stiffer core makes up for the leverage you lose from it being shorter.This company offers a wide variety of similar products, so I'm sure you can find something to fit your specific needs, but this seems to be the best self-use product in my opinion.

I am a cyclist and have used this quite a few times post-ride. I was torn between a 4-star and a 5-star rating but after considering everything about this product over and over again in my head, I decided a 4.5 star rating was best and, as such, rounding up to 5 stars was natural.The only issue I have with this massage stick is how it can be difficult, impractical and/or tiresome to use on yourself. That's not the stick's fault, however, and these problems can be overcome. The best way to use this remains to have someone use it on you instead of you using it yourself. That said, I will reaffirm one more time that it's still very useable by yourself and effective, too. I just believe it's best when someone else uses it on you, similar to a massage being given to you in general, stick or no stick.The stick is extremely effective at working out stiffness, soreness and tenderness in muscles. I found this stick to be very firm and just what I was looking for! It's a bit on the small side when trying to use it on anything other than legs and arms, and full-body effectiveness is best left to someone using this stick on you or upgrading to one of their body sticks. The manufacturer points out as much so this should be no surprise.I believe this type of massaging device should be owned by all athletes, especially endurance athletes (runners, bikers and swimmers, for example) but can definitely be used by all, even non-athletes to be quite honest.Very happy with my purchase and would recommend to everyone. I enjoy using this much more than a foam roller!

Works as well as all “The Stick” product models. Each one has a different give and compliance when pressing it against your muscle groups. This one has the least give of all the models but is not any more or less painful when used. If anything, the stiffness allows for it to be used one handed against arms and shoulder muscle groups. The design of this product, in my opinion, is better than others and works as advertised. It will work out knots I’m your muscles and it also alleviates soreness from tense or overworked muscles. The most important thing to remember when using The Stick is to relax the muscle you’re rolling and press against it as much as necessary for you to feel some minor pain as you roll out the stiffness but not so much as to cause too much discomfort. When rolling muscles before exercise or after, only apply slight pressure to basically just massage the group and roll back and forth just a few times. After workouts, this will minimize the chance for sore muscles after and before workouts it’ll minimize the chance of a pulled or injured muscle. In a way, it’s like stretching but better for those uses. The real benefit of the product however is dealing with sore and tense/knotted muscle groups. That’s really the original intent of The Stick and what it was designed to address.

Massive understatement. I have been contemplating this stick for a year plus. I run. I bike. I'm a mom. Aches and pains are a way of life. Long days, short nights, miles on my body. But I can make due with a rolling pin, right? A tennis ball will do, right?Wrong. Look, this is cheap therapy. It doesn't need an appointment made. It doesn't make you listen to Josh Groban and smelly incense. Or cost you more than $40 once. It is there when I need it and doesn't complain when I don't. The dog doesn't try to fetch it. The kids don't fight you for it to roll out their play dough cookies.Why is it good? Well, the individual sections move independently and follow your muscle contours. The bar flexes slightly to follow your body curves. The handles keep hands safe and happy. And the compact size is perfect for most body parts and travel. Gentle pressure gives you light message, firmer gives you deep tissue happiness!

I purchased this stick for mainly for my calf muscles. In physical therapy they have a much larger stick that I use when I go there. I was worried that the little stick would be too small, it being the smallest size offered, but after reading that it was great for calves on their website I decided to buy it. I am very satisfied with the little stick. I find it much easier to control than the larger stick that I tried, it is the perfect size for calves and shins! I also found that you can use it on your upper legs too, it might not fit across your whole thigh but it still does the job. I am glad that I did not spend a lot more money on much larger stick. I even used it a little on my arms and neck. It feels so good that I want to use it everywhere! I would highly recommend!

Finally... relief for my lower back and legs. After months of lower back and hip flexor pain and gong through chiropractors, acupuncture, physical therapy, I finally decided to purchase the stick (which should be renamed the magic wand). I went for the 19inch Sprinter as it was small enough to travel with me but was firm enough to work my glutes, hip flexors and lower back. Since I purchased the Stick and using multiple times a day before and after a run and before going to bed my pain has all gone and I'm running and playing soccer back at levels of a couple of years ago.Pros:Small enough to travel withReally works muscles and hits trigger pointsWell madeCons:Not quite long enough for shouldersVery highly recommend for anyone with back or upper leg muscles pain.

Saw this item on the cycle show last year and looked at there website for details of the various sticks.After emailing the company to find out the right stick for cycling they said this would be the best one for all over body.They were very helpfull with advice of which type of sport you do and they recomend which one will be best for youIts a quick fix if you cant get a sports massage

I love this little stick for little leg massages

I tried this out at a conference and then bought one as I was so impressed - it gets into all of the right places and really enables a deep massage - highly recommended.

This official version is worth the money. Rolls well, doesn't catch hair and has a good amount of flex.Build quality is great. I've been using one of them for about 12 years.

For some reason the product picture here is showing a Thule roof rack. Anyway, "The Stick" is awesome and was recommended to me by someone how had experienced a calf injury from running. I mentioned this to my physio therapist who also recommended this product for calf injury so I bought it, am using it and love it!

Nice and easy to use

Ich mache eine Ausbildung zum Tanzpädaogen, und gerade als Tänzer ist eine gewisse beweglichkeit erforderlich. Deshalb ist der Stick super, er löst verklebte Muskel und beugt Muskelate vor.Ich bin einfach begeistert, mich bringt er im Tarining auf jeden Fall weiter.

too small for most adults to make a difference

I use this on my legs after cycling - it's fairly odd when you start and quite painful, especially on the calves - but it certainly does a jobI've noticed after several weeks fairly regular use that my legs are starting to lose some of that muscular stiffness, it's definitely helpingthe packaging desribes the product as a "toothbrush for the muscles" - I think that's an apt description - highly recommended

Really like this.

Arrived quickly for Christmas My Son in Law says "it's great"

Worked very well. Good size. Shipped on time.

Great size and lightweight for my backpack hiking and cycling touring trips.

Great message stick. You really feel the release.

Awesome. Love it!