1889 Holiday Gift Guide

Every year, Statehood Media searches high and low for Washington’s best gifts. We sample candy, play with toys, try on shirts. The result? Our gift guide, full of the perfect presents for everyone on your list, from the reclusive reader to the social animal. Bonus—all of these gifts are from Washington companies doing business in […]
New York Magazine — Strat Face-off: Battle of the Muscle Massagers

https://nymag.com/strategist/2017/02/best-grid-foam-roller-muscle-massager-for-sore-muscles.html?itm_source=search&itm_medium=article&itm_campaign=massage%20stick
New York Times — The Best Foam Rollers

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-foam-rollers/
GetSweatGo — The 12 best foam rollers: For running, gym, cycling and recovery

https://www.getsweatgo.com/workout/reviews/best-foam-rollers-myofascial-release-134
GQ – The best foam rollers to limber up and aid recovery

A break from the roller norm, Tiger Tail’s more travel-friendly stick lets you target areas of the body in need of recovery or a proper warm-up without having to get down on the ground. The closed-cell foam design means it won’t soak up moisture and you can also give it a wipe-down when things get […]
Insider.com — The 7 best foam rollers to relieve muscle soreness
https://www.insider.com/guides/health/fitness/best-foam-roller#best-vibrating-foam-roller-and-best-overall-1
Goodbye Back Pain

by Julie Zuleger Is back pain sidelining you from the activities you enjoy? Or do you bend down to pick something up and feel pain lifting or can’t stand up straight? Does any of this sound familiar? Say goodbye to the pain and discomfort and live your life fully. Photo by Kindel Media Well-documented clinical […]
Muscle Knots in Feet

by Julie Zuleger Muscle knot pain can be felt either on the top, bottom arch, or sides of the foot. There are many muscles that contribute to foot pain. A general complaint in this area is achy feet and tenderness to the smaller muscles of the foot. Locations for the most common muscle knots in […]
Muscle Knots in Knee

by Julie Zuleger Various muscle knots can cause pain in the back, side, or front of the knee. Hamstring muscles, located in the back of the thigh, are responsible for extending the hip and bending or flexing the knee. Muscle knots in these muscles can cause pain in the back of the knee, as well […]
Muscle Knots in Calf

by Julie Zuleger What Causes Knots in Calf Muscles Muscle knots can cause pain in the calf. There are two muscles that make up the calf complex or calf muscles, the Gastrocnemius and the Soleus. These muscles form the Achilles tendon that attaches to the heel bone and are located on the back of the […]