I use The Stick on my legs religiously when I am training (marathons and ultras) and really believe it aids recovery and keeps me going strong for higher weekly mileage. I use the longest version at home, but it is too large to fit easily in a suitcase, so I tried this little model. I was skeptical, but it turns out that I can get as much pressure as I need almost everywhere, with the only exception being that I can't quite reach the upper back and shoulder yoke as well because it's so short. Well worth the price, small enough for your small enough for your small travel bag, but big enough to work.

I purchased the "little stick" just because I always love the little version of everything and its very soothing. I travel frequently and wanted something small but effective. This is it! I run on beach every morning (sometimes evenings too), shore and soft sand and after an hour it can get brutal! By evening I'm just plain sore. So this thing comes in handy. I love the smoothness because I can use it around my knees and it has this perfect but slight amount of bend to it, where most others are a steel rod. Also its perfect for the back of the neck and upper back. This one is may favorite out of all the five different ones I have bought and tried. I may also purchase the traveler, one size up, since I have finally found the perfect massager roller for me.

I've been using this for a couple of weeks to massage my left calf when I get a few spare minutes at work. During my half marathon training I developed equinus which basically means my calf muscle is too tight causing constant discomfort. This Little Stick helps loosen the muscle and work out the adhesions a bit to give me some relief. I like the feel of the grips and it seems like a sturdy product that will last a long time. It's just the right size for a calf massage and it's small enough to fit inside one of my desk drawers so it's very convenient.

I strongly recommend this tool, or another stick, for any long distance runners. If your calf muscles are tight this could help. If you haven't had a problem yet, this could help prevent one. I like using this stick for calf massages better than my longer Marathon Stick because it's just the right size; the goldilocks of the gastrocnemius. Also, because it is shorter there is less bend in the shaft of the stick. If you're looking for more of a multi-purpose massage stick I'd recommend going with the Marathon Stick which can also be used for back and shoulder massaging.

I am not a medical professional. This tool was recommended to me by a licensed physical therapist for deep tissue massage and approved by a podiatrist.

This was recommended to me by my Physical Therapy Specialist and it works! I loosen up my muscles with it before a stretch and after exercise if I feel tight and sore. I also use it in the morning if my muscles are sore from sleeping. It's wonderful!

I have both the 14" and the 19", and they both work fantastic! I use the 14" at my desk at work, because I unconsciously clench up various areas of my body throughout the day - my shoulders/neck and my quads. These feel wonderful. I've found the 19" one to be a bit stiffer, which provides a deeper massage for when I need that.