Bendable Massage Stick for Muscle Knots
The Tiger Tail “Bendy” Massage Stick features a flexible core and multiple “marshmallow” beads to allow the massage tool to bend and flex under pressure. This myofascial release and trigger point therapy tool is designed for self-help muscle care, muscle therapy and physical therapy. This tool helps get rid of muscle knots and helps increase blood circulation, as well as reduces muscle soreness, stiffness and minor aches.
This durable tool is made from high-quality materials and features thermoplastic, grippy “rubber-feeling” (no-latex) handles for an ergonomic grip. The Bendy 15 features 6, the Bendy 18 features 8 and the Bendy 22 features 12 independent rolling beads on a flexible rod core.
Helps:
- Relieve sore muscles and muscle knots
- Muscle recovery
- Soothe stress and tension
- Self-help muscle compression
- Muscle knot and trigger point release
- Dynamic stretching / warm-up tool
Features:
- Ergonomic, grippy non-slip grips
- Take it anywhere: portable/easy to pack
- Flexible center core to help easily reach muscles
- Spinning, independent massage beads for easy bending
- Smooth beaded surface glides over clothing and skin
- Useful for hard-to-reach spots
- Easy to clean surfaces
- Zero rubber/latex
Where Does It Work Best?
Works best for your neck, shoulders, arms, legs, upper back, lower back, glutes, thighs, hamstrings, quads, calves, shins, feet, shin splints, and more.
How does it work?
- Pre-activity: Warm up muscles and help prepare muscles for activity by rolling each muscle group 15-30 seconds.
- During activity: Roll to help relieve minor muscle problems that might feel like: aches, soreness and tightness.
- Post-activity: Roll to help prevent minor aches, soreness and discomfort.
- Apply about 10 pounds of pressure over muscles (+/- depending upon your needs) with your Tiger Tail hand-held foam rollers.
- Relaxing your muscles during this process will help you massage the “belly” of the muscle.
- You are the judge of how much pressure to apply. Strive for a “good hurt”- from 5-7 on a scale of 1-10. “Grimacing” with pressure can be described as that “hurts so good” feeling. It’s not unusual for people to laugh and/or get really serious when applying this type of pressure on a muscle knot. This is usually where we see the best success.
- Always follow muscle paths. Massage each muscle group 10-20 seconds. With each pass, gently press deeper into the muscle. Avoid massaging directly over bones.
- Tender muscle knots can reduce range of motion while causing minor aches, discomfort and muscle fatigue. Knots come in various sizes, like a pin head, pea, noodle or small pickle.
- Minor discomfort or tenderness may be experienced when passing over muscle knots. To minimize knots, apply 10 seconds of firm, constant, focused strokes, for three sets.
- Recurring or stubborn muscle knots often need additional attention. Using Tiger Tail products 2-3 times a day may help speed healing. Over the course of time, muscle knots should get smaller or disappear.
