Your use of it may make your partner jealous - The Stick

THE STICK! Review

4/5 – Great massaging tool if you don’t mind shelling out the cash and don’t have a partner with strong fingers. Remember, your bike does not qualify as a legit partner (well, maybe it could)

http://www.thestick.com/
The stick is a popular massaging tool amongst runners and (apparently) Olympians. Good marketing? Yes. Does it work? Yes! My IT band and calves were screaming after a long run and even though the price for the The Stick is steep (around $50), it’s worth it. I paid $37 because of a sale.

Where to find it?

Usually The Stick is only at local running shops and not major sports store conglomerates (Dicks, Galyans, Finish Line). Use the site below to find (and support) local running stores:

http://www.runnersworld.com/store/search/1,,s6-240-417-0-0-0-0-0-0,00.html

Dos/Do Nots

• Do use it all over the body, not just on the legs. Press firmly when holding the stick with bold hands, massaging up and down on the calves, the IT band. It feels great on the neck where I seem to hold a lot of tension.
• Do use it frequently

Do not

• Push too hard. The Stick is durable pushing too hard may damage or bruise the muscle.
• Spend more time with the stick than your partner
• Do not be afraid to take The Stick with you on a first date

Below is another review on The Stick:

http://www.runcolo.com/Product-Reviews/The-Stick-Review.html