Practical use
Begin broadly and move gradually through the back of the thigh.
How it works
Hamstrings
The hamstrings are a large muscle group, so begin with broad pressure. Move gradually and use deeper contact only where the tissue tolerates it well.
FrontBack
Recommended pressure type
K
Knuckle
Best starting point for this zone.
The hamstrings are a large muscle group best suited to broad, steady pressure. A knuckle point spreads contact across more of the muscle at once.
Use safely
Begin with light pressure and increase gradually only while it remains comfortable. Stop if you feel sharp or increasing pain, numbness, tingling, dizziness, or unusual weakness.
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How to use
Step-by-step guide
Get Into Position
1
Sit down
Rest the back of your thigh over the tool.
2
Find the muscle
Let the knuckle points settle between your sitting bone and knee.
3
Avoid the knee crease
Keep contact on muscle, away from the hollow behind the knee.
Work the Length
1
Lower in gradually
Let your weight build the pressure slowly.
2
Move along the muscle
Work slowly from sitting bone toward the knee.
3
Pause on tight spots
Hold briefly only while it stays comfortable.
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