"the stick" alternatives

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15 years ago 11/02/2008 10:40pm EST

I broke my "The Stick" today, going after my quads and hamstrings with a little too much vigor.

Seem to recall a few competitors springing up in recent years. One product seemed like it might have more texture and perhaps massage deeper. But I've not seen anything but The Stick in person.

Anyone have experience with any variations? What can you say about any of these options? I've been pretty happy with The Stick and it took years to break one, just curious whether I should replace with the same or try something else.

15 years ago 11/02/2008 10:44pm EST

re: Sammy Gaydar

If you really liked it, I suggest you just buy another one. I don't really understand why anyone would buy one (you can give yourself a MUCH MUCH MUCH better massage using just your hands), but people have different opinions.

You could always try a rolling pin if you have one.

15 years ago 11/02/2008 10:44pm EST

re: Sammy Gaydar

I always like to use foam rollers, I think they work better at getting knots out of your muscles. I don't know of anything else besides sticks and rollers.

15 years ago 11/02/2008 10:55pm EST

re: Sammy Gaydar

Well, dildoes are the first things that come to mind, but I guess there are also cucumbers, etc. Use your imagination!

15 years ago 11/02/2008 10:58pm EST

re: Sammy Gaydar

t-roller is what you seek

15 years ago 11/03/2008 6:58am EST

re: I favor a 4-hour cut-off

There is also the tiger tail - an alternative I was introduced to this season.

15 years ago 11/03/2008 7:06am EST

re: I favor a 4-hour cut-off

Thanks, t-roller is what I was thinking of. Seems like it'll probably work well for how I use it - warming & loosening muscles a bit before a run.

Not looking for a torture device to replace a foam roller (I prefer a length of PVC pipe), or a by-hand massage. Rolling pin doesn't work nearly as well. And I doubt any of these devices whose primary mission is massaging leg muscles is likely also yr best bet for stimulating the ol' prostate. Not that I lay claim to any particular expertise; just suspicious of tools alleging too much versatility.

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