MUSCLE MANAGEMENT

The Stick®: Healthy muscles can be compresses, stretched, twisted, and contracted without pain or limitation.  The opposite is found in muscles that contain trigger points. Trigger points are contracted fibers that feel like a knot or bump in the muscle.  They cause pain, weakness, and stiffness.  A muscle containing trigger points often aches and fatigues during minimal exertion.  Trigger points rob the body’s energy and impair the flow of critical body fluids. The Stick® is the most effective device I have found to eliminate and prevent trigger points. For my first 8½ years in practice I had been frustrated trying to rid trigger points from my patients' muscles.  Recently I found this simple device that is nothing short of amazing.   Patients with splitting headaches often find relief within minutes. The Stick® extinguishes large trigger points that have persisted for years in patients’ muscles. In addition a Florida State University study showed that in two weeks muscle flexibility increased by 64%, muscle power by 10%, and running speed by 5% when The Stick® was used twice daily on the lower back, thigh, and calf muscles. The Stick® simultaneously compresses and stretches involuntarily contracted muscles, and enhances the flow of critical body fluids. In addition to being used in our office, it can also be purchased for home use ($25.95-$39.95 depending on the model). I recommend using it two to four times per day until the trigger points subside.  Then use it occasionally to prevent future trigger points formation. There are only a handful of products I endorse - this one I strongly recommend. (See below just some of the endorsements The Stick® has received.)

“The Stick was an important part of Lance's victory at the 2001 Tour de France.” - Dr. Jeff Spencer

"We use The Stick for muscle recovery." - Lance Armstrong

Four time Olympian Brian Shimer and his 2002 US Bobsled crew - "Endorse and use The Stick for flexibility and recovery" - Coach Jon Crosby.

"The Stick is just like an American Express Card . . . I never go to the football field without it."

Lawrence Taylor Hall of Fame Inductee New York Giants

Many thousands of high schools, college, university and Olympic athletes follow the lead of numerous professional teams that utilize The Stick® as an official part of their rehab protocol. These professional teams include: Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, and Denver Broncos…just to name a few. Official training device of the US Olympic Track and Field Team since 1996 Feature on The Today Show Featured in USA Today Featured in dozens of Magazines including: Men’s Fitness, USA Weekend, & Runner’s World. “Top Feature Product” award – Rehab and Therapy Products 2003 “Best Biomechanical Device” awarded- 1994, 1995, 1997 Winner of the prestigious Medtrade “Most Innovative New Product” award 1991 Standard of Care Instrument: Georgia Worker’s Compensation Guidelines