Choosing The Right Massage Stick

This post is a follow- up from a post I created called “The Different Stick Models“.  In that post on Jan 31, 2008, I created a video that explained the different models according to length and flexibility.  A gentlemen by the name of Van wrote a comment saying “Could you make a video helping folks to choose “which” model to buy? This is a great video which shows all the different models, but I’m still confused by ‘which’ model I should buy. For example, provide comparisons on the sprinter model versus the marathon model, compare the body to the stiff stick, etc, to help people choose the right stick for them.”

I will create a video, but let’s first get the basics down first.  We need to keep in mind that body types, height, weight and muscle density vary from person to person.  That is why there are so many different models. 

When I speak of muscle density, I am referring to how heavily an individual is muscled.  For example, do they have the body of The Incredible Hulk or they built like a long and lean Marathon Runner?

Categorized by muscle density: (Note: Sticks are listed from shortest to longest)

• Heavy, dense muscle = Sprinter Stick, Stiff Stick, Big Stick
• Medium, average muscle = Travel Stick, Original Body Stick, Power Stick
• Light, lean muscle = Marathon Stick, Flex Stick

Let’s now explore the rigidity of The Stick.  Basically, every Stick has the same components; handles, spindles and a core.  The core is what makes The Stick stiff or flexible.  The term “standard” refers to a Stick that has a medium flex to it.  A stiffer Stick will give a deeper massage with little effort.  Think of a wooden spoon compared to a plastic spatula.  The wooden spoon offers very little flexibility, where as the spatula can contour to the substance (muscle) a little easier. 

Categorized by rigidity: (Note: Sticks are listed from shortest to longest)

• Stiff Models- Sprinter Stick, Stiff Stick, Big Stick
• Standard Models - Travel Stick, Original Body Stick, Power Stick
• Flexible Models- Marathon Stick, Flex Stick

Note:  Any Stick can be made more stiff my sliding one of your hands onto the spindles (choking up)!

Now we will categorize by the length of The Stick.  The longer models are made for taller individuals.  A longer model also allows for greater ease of movement for working on back muscles.  The longest models are meant for people over 6′2″.

Categorized by length: (Note: Sticks are listed from flexible to stiff)

• Long Models – Flex Stick, Power Stick, Big Stick
• Medium Models – Original Body Stick, Stiff Stick
• Short Models – Marathon Stick, Travel Stick, Sprinter Stick

Here is a comparison chart:

Short Models	Rigidity	Common Usage	Addition Info.
Marathon Stick	Flexible	Lean muscles	Adults,Children,Seniors
Travel Stick	Standard	Average muscles	Great for travelling
Sprinter Stick	Stiff	Heavy muscles	Short and stiff
Medium Models	Rigidity	Common Usage	Addition Info.
Original Body Stick	Standard	Average muscles, full body	Very versatile
Stiff Stick	Stiff	Heavy muscles, full body	Stiff and powerful
Long Models	Rigidity	Common Usage	Addition Info.
Flex Stick	Flexible	Lean muscles, full body	Tall people
Power Stick	Standard	Average muscles, full body	Tall people
Big Stick	Stiff	Heavy muscles, full body	Tall people

I hope this helps!!  To say the least, it is The Original Body Stick that can easily meet the needs of the average person.

Original Body Stick

Please feel free to contact me @ www.thestick.ca or leave a comment below.