Written by Ken Zelez
In this section you will find general and specific information on how to use The Stick to treat muscles in the various parts of your body.
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.
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.
Here is a great video about using The Stick
Here is a video we created on some tips to roll out your legs
Here is a video we created for working on your shoulders and upper back
Weight Training Instructions:
Use The Stick as a warm-up tool to increase circulation and prepare the muscle for loading.
Use The Stick in between sets.
Use The Stick after you have excersised that body paart to promote recovery.
Please visit this link to Health Club Techniques and pictures of excersises .
*****Here is a link to downloadable Specific Techniques *****
Click below to see the instructions and diagrams on how to use The Stick that are wrapped around a Stick when you purchase one.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 08 October 2009 )