The Flex Stick

I agree with the other reviewer who pointed out that this stick doesn't have much flex. I was initially surprised at how stiff it was and wondered if I had been sent the wrong product. I was expecting this to be very flexible since the product image shows a woman bending this over her back with what appears to be relative ease. I bought it believing it would conform to my body contours and make it easy to roll out knots in my shoulders and back. Instead I have to use much more force than I expected to bend it as seen in the picture, and what's more I'm using my back as a brace against which I'm bending the Stick. This doesn't seem to be a proper way to use it, since the instructions explain that the user should apply whatever pressure he/she feels is comfortable. Instead I'm having to apply a LOT of pressure to my shoulders/back just to get it to bend!Having said all that, it's still useful in massaging the back, etc. because of its length (I'm 6'2" tall). And perhaps over time and use, it will soften and flex more easily. But "out of the box" it's much stiffer than you'd expect.

Very nice modality. Nice flexibility. Use as a companion to a shorter stiff stick. One size is not enough and I recommend this unit and at least one other short stiff stick.

I've been running for years and in this last year or two I've been having issues with tight calf muscles. From time to time, they've taken me off of the road for a couple of weeks. I've tried changing shoes, diet, and nothing works. This, after a run, or whenever I feel any issues with tight calf muscles, works like a charm. Best running accessory ever.

This is an amazing tool. I am using it to even out an injured IT band, but my wife loves it for her back, and it has been useful in helping me with other sore muscles. I loved it so much, I bought it for my best friend as a birthday present.

I don't know how it works but it does. The relief this thing provides to sore muscles is immediate. I've used it on quads, calves and hamstrings with excellent results. One thing that I did not realize when I purchased it is that you can limit the flex on the stick if you move your hands closer together. It allows more focused therapy. I would buy again.

Bought this based on a recommendation from my son's chiropractor. He runs cross country and has trouble with his IT band. Seems to work well and help him.

Excellent tool to work out muscle knots and contractions. Good for athletes, runners and body builders to use before and after work outs. Length and handles very good to work out the contractures, trigger points yourself.

Excellent product. Works great to roll out the muscles. My daughter is a gymnast and this is a great help to attach out her Achilles. We love it so much the whole family had used it. Great for a massage!