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[[File:CalfStick.JPG|right|thumb|300px|Using The Stick for calf [[Massage|massage]].]]The stick is a simple device for [[Massage|massaging ]] muscles; just a stick with rollers to reduce friction. It's cheap, costing just over $30 - [http://go.fellrnr.com?id=35454X937677&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FThe-Stick-6628-Marathon%2Fdp%2FB000P7NWLM The Stick at Amazon.com]. I use the stick for three reasons:
# After each workout, using the stick over all the muscles in the legs seems to help improve recovery.
# If I have overdone things, the stick will help with healing. It can be used on a [[Muscle|muscle ]] knot to help relax the area and improve healing.
# The best thing about The stick is as a diagnostic tool. I use the stick to check for tender areas and knots in the muscles. This can help detect problems well before they become apparent. Don't wait for problems to become apparent while you are running. Early detection can prevent a minor issue becoming a big one.
* For the hamstring, bend your knee and put the top of your foot on a support, facing away from the support.
Note: The stick will not help with DOMS ([[Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness]]). It's hard to explain the difference between DOMS and other muscle issues. If a muscle is tender and painful to any pressure across most of the muscle equally, it maybe DOMS. ==See Also==* [[Massage]]* [http://www.thestick.com/ http://www.thestick.com/[Trigger Points]] * [[Foam Roller]]Bonus question - * [[Which first - Stick or Ice]]?
