A patented weighted massage tool to help save your hands. Invented by Acuforce Founder & CEO, John G. Louis, CMT, the Massage Star has 3 applications. The Wedge on the top of the tool is used to perform Muscle-Stripping and Cross-fiber Friction. The Wide and Narrow Points are used to perform Trigger Point Therapy and Reflexology. The Red version weighs 11 oz. and the Blue is 16 oz. (designed for those with larger hands). These size options make it easy for virtually anyone to use the product successfully. It's great for self-care and in a clinical setting to treat others. Its soft, yet durable coating makes it feel completely natural. Works very well with massage creams and oils. Great for after tough workouts and for Athletes and Sciatica sufferers to get the deep tissue therapy they need. Features: Great for self-care or professional use to treat others. Soft, yet durable coating makes it feel completely natural. Works very well with massage creams and oils. Small enough to easily fit in your pocket or purse. Includes instructional DVD and booklet. Perfect tool for the massage therapist, masseuse, physical therapist, sports trainer or athletic department. Quantity: 1 Size: Approximately 4.7 x 4.3 x 1.3" Material: Soft, yet durable plastic-coated metal alloy. Indications: Ideal for self-care massage or professional use to massage others. Recommended for deep massage therapy including trigger point therapy, which breaks the bond between two locked muscles, cross-fiber friction, which broadens and stretches large muscle groups, and muscle stripping, which elongates muscles and removes knots. It is indicated for a wide variety of conditions and uses, including: Repetitive use injury Muscle knots Trigger Points Scoliosis Sciatica Surgery rehabilitation Chronic pain Limited mobility Recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury) Postural problems Osteoarthritis pain Fibromyalgia Muscle tension or spasms Cleaning & Care: Easily wiped clean using a mild cleanser. Options: Red - Regular (1920) weighs 11 oz UPC: 603865019202 Blue - XL (1921) weighs 16 oz. - designed for those with larger hands UPC: 603865019219 Please Note: Regarding Acuforce Massage Star Model 2.0 & 7.0; The small marks/hole on the product are normal. They are created during the dipping process that applies the outer coating. Every attempt has been made to minimize their number and size
