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Rio Recommends

  I am always on the lookout for ways and products that will help defeat pain and boost self-care!  Many of my clients have used these tools and found relief.  I only recommend products, or services, that I have used myself or come highly recommended by professionals in my healthcare network.  


Also in the interest of full discloser, I am an Amazon Associate so I earn a small amount from qualifying purchases. 



Warning:

it is easy to use too much pressure with these products and cause yourself minor injury.  As always we want the pressure to be at "OMG that is amazing!" or "Hurts GOOD"  Hurts bad or undecided if it hurts good or bad is TOO MUCH!  This includes, "Well, it hurts but it got to be good for me."  It never is!  

Theracane

 

  • 6 treatment balls for total body massage
  • Measures 24 X 15 X 1
  • Eliminate painful knots in your muscles on your own
  • Ideal after strenuous activities or for relaxation anytime
  • Cane shaped massager for easing aches and pains

 

Features:  100% brand new and high-quality Cane-shaped massager for easing aches and pains.  Applies pressure to sore muscles and trigger points.  Two strategically placed projections and 6 treatment balls. 


 Ideal after long work days or strenuous activities.  Ease your aches and pains without hiring a professional massage therapist with the TheraCane massager.   The simple yet effective self-massager makes it easy to apply pain-relieving deep compression directly to hard, knotted trigger points anywhere they occur, breaking up tension even in the hardest-to-reach muscle areas.


  The TheraCane works by adding pressure to the muscles, which helps maximize the flow of oxygenated blood.   This pressure aids in restoring muscle function by breaking up adhesions in muscle fibers and tensions, thus making the muscle work more efficiently.   It's the perfect tonic for a recurring injury, a long day on the job, or an active afternoon in the garden.

Rio's Thoughts

I love me a THERACANE!!  


For that point work that the shoulders and sometimes neck needs.  This is never far from my desk or couch.  I am even thinking about getting a few more for every room I am ever in.


There is a technique to using this to reach maximum effectiveness.  Bring yours in and I'll give you a quick tutorial on how I believe it is best to use this.  


Warning: it is easy to use too much pressure with this and cause yourself minor injury.  As always we want pressure to be at "OMG that is amazing!" or "Hurts GOOD"  Hurts bad or undecided if it hurts good or bad is TOO MUCH!  This is includes, "Well, it hurts but it got to be good for me."  It never is!  



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Roleo Tennis Elbow Trigger Point Massager

 

  • Lateral epicondylitis? Medial epicondylitis? Tendonitis? - It’s time to put an end to the pain and discomfort from chronic conditions and inflammations caused by repetitive hand, wrist, or forearm motions. Get the roleo wrist and forearm massager roller and just roll your pain away
  • Like getting a professional massage - start and end your day with a self care massager that uses massage therapy techniques to stimulate muscles and improve muscle healing. Unlike the expensive massages, this deep tissue massager won’t break a bank
  • Who needs a daily self massager? - People whose jobs require overuse of wrist and forearm muscles and cause repetitive strain injuries. Roleo is recommended for athletes, plumbers, painters, carpenters, butchers and many more. Obligatory if you need myofascial release tools
  • Can the roleo help you? - The roleo can be used for sooo many things and is perfect for you if you are looking for any of the following: myofascial release tools, deep tissue massage reflexology tools, acupressure tools, self massage tools, carpal tunnel massager.
  • No need to use your other hand - there's not point in straining one tired hand while massaging the other. Roleo's single hand operation lets you hold a cup of coffee with your left hand while effectively massaging your right

Rio's Thoughts

This is great for those hard to self-massage forearms!  It can help with hand, wrist, and elbow pains.  


This little puppy I discovered in 2018 and was wondering where it had been my whole career!  


This is one of those Massage Therapist self-care secrets that keeps us going.


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The Golf Ball

 

  • Resilient cut proof Ionomer cover
  • High powered core for maximum distance
  • Great value golf ball



 Sometimes the best massage tools are items where the original use is not intended for massage.  Enter the golf ball! 


Just a good ol' golf ball.   Pack of 12 allowing you to keep one at the office, in the car, bathroom, bedroom , home office, purse,  etc

Rio's Thoughts

I like this golf ball as a very firm, small points massager for the feet and palms of the hands ONLY!  The bottoms of our feet and the palms of our hands take a beating every day.  They are the only places on the body I feel comfortable recommending using a tool this hard.  You can use more pressure with this and the chance of self-injury is small.



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Stainless Steel Gua Sha Scraping Massage Tool

   


What is Gua Sha?  Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medical treatment in which the skin is scraped to produce light petechiae. Practitioners believe that Gua Sha releases unhealthy bodily matter from blood stasis within sore, tired, stiff, or injured muscle areas to stimulate new oxygenated blood flow to the areas, thus promoting metabolic cell repair, regeneration, healing, and recovery. Gua Sha is sometimes referred to as "scraping", "spooning" or "coining" by English speakers.


  • Stainless Steel
  • TREATS MULTIPLE CONDITIONS - This soft tissue massage tool was developed to assist in effective treatment of adhesions and scarring brought on by surgeries, injuries, and overuse of muscles.
  • INJURY PREVENTION & RECOVERY FAST - Use the double-beveled edges to reduce muscle soreness after working out, improve recovery times, and treat soft tissue damage.
  • MEDICAL-GRADE QUALITY - Crafted with premium medical-grade stainless steel, polished to a mirror- like finish, our massage tools are durable and reduce friction for sensitive support.
  • BODY MASSAGERS - This tools shape in particular has the most variety of application. It is designed for use on smaller to medium sized areas of the body such as the back, forearms, neck, calves, and pectoral muscles. The pointed design can be used on smaller joints of the body.Used by a chiropractor, physical therapist, Occupational Therapist, Athletic Trainers or Massage Therapist.
  • SATISFIED PRODUCTS - This Scraping Tool is very versatile and can be implemented using just about any technique. You won’t be disappointed in the quality and performance of this tools.


The Most Effective Whole Body Massage

A technique that offers you its benefits in an instant as you will immediately be relieved from muscle pain, headaches and chronic back, shoulder or neck pain. By activating trigger points, the gua sha boards can work some magic and ease digestive disorders, dizziness and other ailments.

  • Extremlly Strong Design Both for Gua sha Therapy and Soft Tissue Therapy
  • Cleaning it is quick and easy
  • Lightweight and easy to hold
  • Powerfull Enough ! Strong Enough !
  • Medical Grade Stainless Steel Material


Rio's Thoughts

ADVANCED SELF CARE!  The upgrade from the golf ball for the hands.  I was hesitant to introduce this into my practice.  Yet, when I have used this on my wonderful clients I see good results.  I do not go along with the classic Gua Sha or fascial scrapping to the point of "bruising."  However, light pressure to a flushed skin color has shown excellent fascial melting and increase range of motion in myself and my clients.


I love this thing for my hands and forearms!  From the work I do, it seems the fascia builds up in my hands limiting the end range of motion for my hands.  using this once a week has made a world of difference.  


 There is a technique to using this to reach maximum effectiveness.  Bring yours in and I'll give you a quick tutorial on how I believe it is best to use this.  


Warning: it is easy to use too much pressure with this and cause yourself minor injury.  As always we want pressure to be at "OMG that is amazing!" or "Hurts GOOD"  Hurts bad or undecided if it hurts good or bad is TOO MUCH!  This is includes, "Well, it hurts but it got to be good for me."  It never is!  

Use this link:   

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or click the ad picture to buy for yourself.  

Naipo Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager with Heat

  

  • Adjustable intensity button providing 3 different speeds, from low, medium, and high depending on your preference.
  • Features 8 deep-kneading Shiatsu massage nodes to soothe tired, relieve muscle tightness.
  • Built-in advanced heat function transfers warmth to muscles. Automatic shut down in 20 minutes.
  • 3D-Rotation kneading massage rollers in ergonomic U-design, perfect for office, vehicle and home, UL approved power adapter and a car adapter are included.
  • Can be used for body massage, neck, shoulder, back, leg, waist massage.

Tips

1. Each person has the different experience on massage by their own sensitivity. This massager well targets your acupuncture points

with deep kneading massage, so mild pain might be felt when using it in the beginning. Please start with the lowest intensity.

2. Suggest using it 15-20 Minutes a time. Use it no more than 3 times a day to avoid overuse.

3. Please strict according to the instruction manual to use it for extending its lifetime.

4. Don't lay your full body on this shiatsu massager (Suggest 45 degrees angle). Too much heavy can make it stop working.

5. The heating temperature is about 104-113℉. It is not the main function of the product but will help your body circulation when massage.

And this temperature is in line with international standards for considering safety and protecting skin.

Rio's Thoughts

A client once brought this to me to get my opinion.  I did not want to give it back!  LOL


What I hate the most about self-massage products is the fact the majority of the time the muscles being massaged are not passive.  They have to contract to use the massage tool.  That can lead to minor to major muscle damage.  What I like most about this guy, is the arm loops!  This allows the neck to get to a near completely passive state which increases the effectiveness of the tool.  I also like that the pressure is easily adjusted via the weight used to pull down the loops.


I should put this on my Christmas list this year!



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or click the ad picture to buy for yourself.  

TheraFlow Dual Foot Massager Roller

  Combining traditional wood craftsmanship & the wisdom of ancient foot reflexology principles, the unique TheraFlow Dual Foot Massager is simple yet surprisingly effective in soothing tired feet & relieving the symptoms of many foot ailments. Its compact design allows you to relax and unwind wherever you are. It even comes with a foot reflexology chart & easy to understand instructions so you know how to use it correctly right out of the box! 


 Looking for a unique gift for a birthday or special occasion? Give the gift of relaxation to a special someone with the TheraFlow Dual Foot Massager. Suitable for both men and women, this makes a perfect gift for occasions like mother's day, father's day and Christmas. People of all ages enjoy this easy to use massager, so grandpa and grandma would appreciate this too! 


  • ✔MAXIMUM RELAXATION: Melt the aches & stresses away as you glide your feet on the TheraFlow. Feel the warmth of reflexology radiate from your feet to the rest of your body. Breathe. Relax.
  • ✔FEEL THE THERAFLOW DIFFERENCE! Enjoy an unrivaled foot massage experience with a device perfected through 1000s of customer feedback & actual testing. Every detail like the number of acupressure nubs, arch, elevation & spacing has been painstakingly configured to suit a range of feet types. Generic rollers just do not match up
  • ✔NO MORE FOOT PAIN: Find relief for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, neuropathy or simply tired & sore feet after a hard day's work. 10 independently-moving rollers surpass even expensive electric massagers in stimulating & soothing the feet
  • ✔FOR ANYONE, USE ANYWHERE: Perfect for feet of all sizes & weighing just 1.5lbs, our massager is portable enough to use while travelling, at work, or while watching TV. Take it wherever you go!
  • ✔NO HASSLE GUARANTEE & BONUS TIPS INCLUDED: If you’re unhappy with your Theraflow Foot Massager for any reason, we'll replace it or give you a refund, no questions asked! (*Note: Instructions & tips sheet on proper usage is included in the package & will also be emailed to you upon confirmation of delivery)

Rio's Thoughts

I am literally using a device like this as I type this.  Having arthritis in both my feet it is nice to come home and roll my feet while I am finishing up the computer work of the day.


I also like the wide base of this.  With some of the smaller rollers, I have concerns about the focus being more on keeping the device in place instead of feeling what is happening to the foot.


This is also a great product for the office.  Kick off the shoes at work and get your own foot massage.  Heck ya!


 
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Theragun Mini

 The Theragun mini is your pocket-sized partner, giving you Theragun quality muscle treatment with unparalleled portability. Compact but powerful, Theragun mini is the most agile massage device that goes wherever you do. The Theragun is used by physical therapists, trainers, chiropractors, celebrities, athletes, and over 250 professional sports teams worldwide. Developed by Dr. Jason Wersland, every aspect of the Theragun mini has been thoughtfully designed and adapted from our signature Theragun design for maximum ergonomic comfort and unparalleled portability; quick relief and relaxation that fits conveniently in your purse or backpack.  


We adapted our new proprietary brushless motor to our most compact design ever. Mini strikes a never-before-seen balance between power and size, making it a convenient option for getting Theragun quality relief on the go.


 Experience discrete, near-silent operation while you melt away your tension at a moment's notice, whether you're on the go or in the comfort of home. That's the power of QuietForce Technology. 


 Cramps, knots, and tension can strike at the most inconvenient times, and when your venturing off the beaten path mini is right there with you. Slip it into a jacket pocket or stow it in your gear for easy access and a quick calf or shoulder sweep right when you need it. 

 

  • QUIET FOR ANY SETTING - Proprietary brushless QX35 motor with QuietForce Technology allows powerful yet ultra-quiet muscle treatment anytime, anywhere
  • ULTRA-PORTABLE - never-before-seen balance between power and size, making it a convenient option for getting Theragun quality relief on the go. INCLUDES SOFT CASE.
  • 150-MIN. BATTERY LIFE - With up to 150 min. of sustained run time, mini sets the standard for true portability and is there for you right when you need it
  • ERGONOMIC GRIP - smooth, ergonomic grip is easy to hold while reducing strain on your hands and wrists
  • 3 SCIENTIFICALLY CALIBRATED SPEEDS - 1750, 2100, and 2400 percussions per minute, each scientifically calibrated to deliver greater therapeutic benefits for the body.


 

Hard plastic attachments can harm the body, so we designed ours with comfortable, non-porous closed-cell foam, which can be easily cleaned for a hygienic and relaxing experience. Each has a unique shape and impact level to ensure the right treatment in the right area—the result of years of feedback from our founder Dr. Jason's actual patients. While the mini comes with one Standard Ball attachment, it is compatible with all 4th generation Theragun attachments, so you have the option use your favorite attachment from your Theragun PRO, Elite, or Prime, or explore our entire selection and find the right one for you.

  • Standard Ball Attachment - Impact Level: 5/10 - Perfect for overall use on large and small muscle groups.


Rio's Thoughts

I thought long a hard before adding a massage gun to my list.  I have a love/hate relationship with them.  I have had numerous clients on my table because they injured themselves using the massage guns incorrectly.  I am a firm believer that EVERYONE should have a qualified Massage Therapist - not a PT or Chiro or other Dr. or personal trainer- give them a tutorial on how to properly use these.  The cliche "less is more" could not be more accurate here.  This is purely a percussion instrument.  It is not the miracle massage tool everyone wants to believe it is.


   It should NOT be used over bony projections on the body, superficial nerves, paralized muscles.  Great caution with  or not at all with conditions like pregnancy, asmtha, heart or neck issues, to name a few.  Follow the instructions closely with this product.


Now, having said all that, I can not deny the results.  They can be AMAZING!  I have seen these break through stubborn guarding tension and maintain muscle release during a long break between 

sessions.  I confess this is something I am looking to won for myself.  I have used this frequently on my forearms to great results!  


I really like the Theragun Mini for 2 reasons.  First, the portablity of it.  Secondly, the power is perfect for nearly everyone.  This is a product everyone could use in their life.


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Theragun Prime

  The Theragun Prime is a simplified smart percussive therapy device that prioritizes the essential features you need while maintaining the power and effectiveness of Theragun's deep muscle treatment. Ease discomfort, soothe tightness and tension, and recover faster in seconds. The Theragun is the world-leading percussive therapy device used by physical therapists, trainers, chiropractors, celebrities, athletes, and over 250 professional sports teams worldwide. Developed by Dr. Jason Wersland, every aspect of the Theragun Prime has been thoughtfully designed for maximum ergonomic comfort and unparalleled durability and treatment. 


 Depth, speed, and force are key to any deep muscle treatment, but Theragun impacts muscle with a targeted, scientifically calibrated dose for greater therapeutic benefits for the body. All it takes is a quick 30 second sweep to activate the body before a workout or over your shoulders after a long day to release tension and stress. 


 When our founder Dr. Jason Wersland searched for a natural solution for his pain, the devices he tried didn't get to the root of his discomfort. 13 versions later, the Prime delivers our 60% deeper amplitude and speed with up to 30 lbs. force without stalling - a powerful, potent dose for greater circulation and tension release. 


 Bluetooth enabled and seamlessly integrated with our new newly updated, fully-personalized app experience, Prime is connected to your life in a more meaningful way than ever. As our Therabody app continues to interact with and learn from your behaviors and preferences, it will suggest customized treatments to support the things you enjoy doing most. 


  • QX65 MOTOR WITH QUIETFORCE TECHNOLOGY - proprietary brushless motor delivers powerful deep muscle treatment quieter than the average massage device
  • 120 MIN. BATTERY LIFE - internal Lithium-ion battery offers double the battery life of previous generations for 2 hours of continuous use
  • 5 SPEED RANGE & LED SCREEN - Monitor current speed on LED screen, use with Therabody app
  • ERGONOMIC MULTI-GRIP - provides a number of ways to comfortably hold the device without strain on hands and arms
  • SMART APP INTEGRATION - connects to Therabody app via Bluetooth to run personalized wellness routines based on your behaviors & preferences


Hard plastic attachments can harm the body, so we designed ours with comfortable, non-porous closed-cell foam, which can be easily cleaned for a hygienic and relaxing experience. Each has a unique shape and impact level to ensure the right treatment in the right area—the result of years of feedback from our founder Dr. Jason's actual patients.

  • Dampener Attachment - Impact Level: 3/10 - Used mostly for tender or bony areas. Perfect for overall use.
  • Standard Ball Attachment - Impact Level: 5/10 - Perfect for overall use on large and small muscle groups.
  • Thumb Attachment - Impact Level: 7/10 - Used mostly for trigger points and the lower back.
  • Cone Attachment - Impact Level: 10/10 - Used mostly for pinpoint muscle treatment, including the hands and feet.

Rio's Thoughts

 I thought long a hard before adding a massage gun to my list.  I have a love/hate relationship with them.  I have had numerous clients on my table because they injured themselves using the massage guns incorrectly.  I am a firm believer that EVERYONE should have a qualified Massage Therapist - not a PT or Chiro or other Dr. or personal trainer- give them a tutorial on how to properly use these.  The cliche "less is more" could not be more accurate here.  This is purely a percussion instrument.  It is not the miracle massage tool everyone wants to believe it is.

   It should NOT be used over bony projections on the body, superficial nerves, paralized muscles.  Great caution with  or not at all with conditions like pregnancy, asmtha, heart or neck issues, to name a few.  Follow the instructions closely with this product.

Now, having said all that, I can not deny the results.  They can be AMAZING!  I have seen these break through stubborn guarding tension and maintain muscle release during a long break between sessions.  I confess this is something I am looking to won for myself.  I have used this frequently on my forearms to great results!  

I really like the Theragun Prime for 2 reasons.  First, the shape and handholds it has are perfect for those hard to reach angles.  Secondly, the power is a step up from the Mini.  This is perfect for  everyone who is active and living the weekend warrior life.  


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