Calf massage

C said:

I've just begun using "The Stick" as the latest weapon in the battle against my calf problems. For
those who have used it, or similar contraptions, should your calves be sore after using it? I used
it for the first time last night and my calves are a bit sore to the touch this morning.

I haven't tried the stick but use an old rolling pin, instead (more leverage). When I started
"rollin'" I made the mistake of using too much pressure (sore calves the next day). I backed off the
pressure and increased the time a bit. There was joy. Now, I only use increased pressure if I find a
knot forming.

Everyone is different, YMMV, it depends, mares eat oats, etc.

Layne

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(C) said:

I've just begun using "The Stick" as the latest weapon in the battle

Just be sure to use plenty of KY jelly on it, or you could get splinters.

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C said:

I've just begun using "The Stick" as the latest weapon in the battle against my calf problems.
For those who have used it, or similar contraptions, should your calves be sore after using it? I
used it for the first time last night and my calves are a bit sore to the touch this morning.

I haven't tried the stick but use an old rolling pin, instead (more leverage). When I started
"rollin'" I made the mistake of using too much pressure (sore calves the next day). I backed off
the pressure and increased the time a bit. There was joy. Now, I only use increased pressure if I
find a knot forming.

Everyone is different, YMMV, it depends, mares eat oats, etc.

Layne

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Listen to Layne, his calves know how much they need to be kneaded

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The calves communicated to you, that they were sore? Those must be the smartest cows ever.

I use the stick and I think it helps. I have heard massage therapists say it is a good thing to use.

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Quoted message said:

I've just begun using "The Stick" as the latest weapon in the battle against my calf problems. For
those who have used it, or similar contraptions, should your calves be sore after using it? I used
it for the first time last night and my calves are a bit sore to the touch this morning.

Rivermist said:

I use the stick and I think it helps. I have heard massage therapists say it is a good
thing to use.

It all dpends where and how you use it, and wether or not you used KY jelly.