My Fibromyalgia Story:

I was born June 12th 1948, during my next 20 years I was healthy, my sports included swimming, judo and wrestling.  In 1969 I was involved in a Ski Doo accident, my right foot was caught in the track and it twisted my leg  up to and including my hip joint,  in  1971  I was in a motorcycle/vehicle accident.

 The 1970's, 1980's and half the 1990's were a blur of muscle pain, drugs and sleep problems.  I sought every conceivable type of help I could find from Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Physiotherapists, GP's and Back Surgeons.  I have taken many drugs for pain and sleep.  Exercise was no longer an option.

 I quit working in 1990 and in 1995  I was diagnosed as having Fibromyalgia Syndrome, the symptoms include diffuse muscular pain, ache, soreness and stiffness.  Frequently waking during sleep and rising un-refreshed are companion symptoms.  Memory loss and irritable bowel complaints are other symptoms that often accompany Fibromyalgia syndrome.

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome not a disease that can not be diagnosed with a specific test like a blood test. While there is some argument, the general accepted diagnosis of FMS is generalized muscle pain in all four quadrants of the body for more than 3 months.

In 1997 I met Patrick Materna.  Patrick a long distance runner  showed me a device he uses on his muscles called  The®Stick.  Patrick explained that good circulation to all the major muscles of the body makes for a very healthy, compliant and flexible body.  And since we can do it ourselves we can do it as long and as often as we want.

(I now think of The®Stick  like a toothbrush for my body, my gums are in good shape and have been all my life, that is because I brush everyday, so it makes sense to me if I can encourage good circulation in my muscles and soft tissue as I do in my gums then my body should be healthy also. )

The Doctor (Dr. Pat Belcher) who developed The®Stick  also had FMS.

Within days of first using The®Stick I noticed  improved circulation to my muscles and within three months of using TheStick I saw a huge decrease in my pain.

After eight months, I was essentially free of physical pain, I started a mild exercise program, my weight went  from 240 Pounds to 220.

Patrick Materna puts it quite simply " The®Stick is simply the best injury prevention and recovery tool he has ever come across." 

As of 2006 I am 58 years old and if you doubt what I am saying then come put your physical well being up against mine. I have gone from Chronic pain to being an example of good health. My Grandmother uses to say the proof is in the pudding.

"TheStick an effective relaxation tool for stress relief."

Robert Reames

 I am very impressed that he (Rob) got over his Fibromyalgia

Dr. Angela R. Howe M.D.F.R.C.P.

Hi Dana here,

 I talked with you last year about the knots in my daughters neck, traps, and under her scapulas and you advised the Marathon Stick and Trigger (Wheel) roller.  The results have been incredible!!  Many of her TKD team mates have used it before practice and all really like many people have seen her use it at different tournaments and we are now seeing it pop up at tournaments since then.  I probably should be working for you guys as a distributor at sporting events such as tkd tournament., triathlons and, races.  Danielle and I Are true believers.  Danielle recently won sr. nationals as one of the youngest competitors to ever do so (even with a broken hand)  She always has her stick with her before and after training or competition.   Thanks Danielle's dad   Dana

"The Intracell (TheStick) increases circulation to sore muscles. It is easy to use and aids in the management of painful trigger points."

"TheStick is Particularly good for Leg Muscles"

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