The Travel Stick is a muscle massage tool that is designed to simultaneously compress and stretch muscles. The primary benefit of the travel stick to runners is the elimination of "trigger points". Trigger points are contracted bundles of muscle, which feel like bumpy tender knots. Muscles containing trigger points feel tight, fatigue quickly and often hurt. The travel stick extinguishes these trigger points. This is accomplished by rolling the stick back and forth over the entire length of the muscle. This relaxes the muscle bundle, improves circulation, increases range of motion and relieves pain. Features: 17" length 8 ounces Increases flexibility Extends endurance Accelerates recovery time Reduces muscle soreness, stiffness & pain Prepares muscle for rigors of activity Flushes muscle from rigors of activity