TheStick - Techniques

TECHNIQUE
*IF YOU'RE LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE IN WHISTLER, COME BY AND GET A STICK DIRECTLY FROM US AND WE'LL TEACH YOU OUR 5-MINUTE HEAD-TO-TOE ROUTINE. BETTER THAN A DOUBLE ESPRESSO! (WELL... ALMOST. ;-))

To Order Click Here

Neck

	Turn your head slightly to one side and gently roll over the neck muscles of the opposite side.
	To do the whole back of the neck, drop your chin a little and roll up and down with comfortable pressure.

Shoulders

This position can be tricky if your shoulders are tight. Hold one handle behind your back, and pulling down on the other handle with your front hand, roll the stick from side to side (shoulder to neck) over the shoulder muscle.

This move gets easier as your flexibility increases. (In some cases, you may need a longer Stick to accomplish this move.)

To Order Click Here

Upper Back

	Maintain your hands in the position above but push your front hand up towards the ceiling allowing your back hand to pull down lower on the back. Roll from side to side (don't pull the Stick up and down), avoiding bone and working into muscle in the upper back between the spine and shoulder blade, and across into the triceps.
	Lie on the floor, sit in a chair, or brace yourself while standing (it may help to round your back) and have a friend GENTLY roll your back for you. Give them continual feedback on how it feels. And don't forget to reward them!

Lower Back

	Hook the Stick between your elbows and roll it up and down the mid-back region.
	Shift your weight to relax the muscles in the lower back and pulling forward on the Stick roll out any tightness.
	If unable to hold both ends of the Stick in your palms, try hooking one end of the Stick in your elbow to work the lower back.
	Shifting your weight off one foot usually helps to relax the muscles, allowing you to roll more effectively. Experiment.
	Place your foot on a stool or sofa to roll the sides of the buttock.

To Order Click Here

Arms

Brace one end of the Stick with your hand behind the back (palm out) and roll the other end of the Stick up and down the back of the upper arm.

Brace one end of the Stick between your legs, bend slightly at the waist, and holding the other end of the Stick, move your arm over the rollers.

To roll the upper arm region, try bracing the Stick inside your belt or rear trouser pocket.

You may find this move easier by sitting on a sofa and bracing one end of the Stick in a pillow on your lap.

Legs

	Place one foot on a low stool or sofa to relax the thigh muscle and roll the quads, sides, and hamstrings with long strokes. Keep the muscles relaxed! You can 'choke up' on the Stick if you need deeper massage, but remember to go gently!
	We find it easiest to sit on a low stool or sofa and lift one foot off the floor, completely relaxing the lower leg, in order to roll the calf and the muscle on the outside of the shin. Be careful around bone. (We also find it easier to hold the Stick in position and move the leg against the Stick.)

To Order Click Here

© 2002 - 2008 Mind-Body Fitness, Inc.

All rights reserved

Email Us