Poor man's theracane - wall hook as cheap massage tool alternative

Christian Lemburg · 01-02-2006, 02:06 AM

Hi folks,

while wandering through our local hardware store, I found the perfect cheap massage tool alternative to the "theracane" (see http://www.theracane.com/)- a simple wall hook (e.g., as advertised as "Giant Storage Hanger" for 2.99 USD at http://hardware.hardwarestore.com/28-storage-hooks.aspx):

http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/27/17714.jpg

This simple tool makes self-massage for your neck and shoulders much easier. For certain muscles, like the supraspinatus or upper trapezius, it is the definitive way to go. For added leverage, you could even mount it on a dowel or shortened broomstick.

Have fun massaging, and keep away from injury,

Christian

Veronica Carpenter · 01-02-2006, 01:37 PM

now that's cool and very resourceful. Sure you don't want to patent it?

Ben Krey · 01-02-2006, 04:52 PM

or you could just use a tree. My favorite though... doing bridges on a basketball, lol.

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01-02-2006, 02:06 AM	#1
Christian Lemburg Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Aachen NRW Posts: 308	Hi folks, while wandering through our local hardware store, I found the perfect cheap massage tool alternative to the "theracane" (see http://www.theracane.com/)- a simple wall hook (e.g., as advertised as "Giant Storage Hanger" for 2.99 USD at http://hardware.hardwarestore.com/28-storage-hooks.aspx): http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/27/17714.jpg This simple tool makes self-massage for your neck and shoulders much easier. For certain muscles, like the supraspinatus or upper trapezius, it is the definitive way to go. For added leverage, you could even mount it on a dowel or shortened broomstick. Have fun massaging, and keep away from injury, Christian

01-02-2006, 01:37 PM	#2
Veronica Carpenter Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oroville Ca Posts: 2,707	now that's cool and very resourceful. Sure you don't want to patent it?

01-02-2006, 04:52 PM	#3
Ben Krey Departed Profile: Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 123	or you could just use a tree. My favorite though... doing bridges on a basketball, lol.