This device is for pain control. Using just a battery to generate the electricity needed to block some of the pain signals to the brain from your injured body part. Part of the reason I like this unit so much is that it feels powerful, but it is simple to use. Remember talk with your health care professional about proper placement and use.

Great for self-massaging techniques, especially of the upper traps and the QL (quadratus lumborum). It does come in a few other colors, the link provided will take you to the green one (just be careful that you don't buy a knock off one, there are several that look similar, but they won't compare to the Thera Cane)

Great for thighs and calves. If you can get someone else to use it on you, more places become accessible. The reason I like this one compared to others is the smaller and bigger discs, it allows the massage to get between the fibers more effectively.

Plantar fasciitis is a common problem. Getting the right type of night splint may help to quicken recovery. It helps by pulling the foot into dorsiflexion; lifting the foot upwards and stretching the ankle while your sleeping. The difference with this style of device vs others is the that support is under the foot, allowing for a better stretch on the ankle/calf. A common issues that causes plantar fasciitis is insufficient ankle dorsiflexion; while sleeping, we tend to have the toes pointed downward (in plantar flexion). The straps on this device help to give a better pull upward compared to the device seen below (in the do not buy section).

Splints can be great for plantar fasciitis , but the problem with devices like this one is that they do not support the bottom of the foot sufficiently, which means they do not allow for a sufficient pull needed to help the plantar fascia. See the brace above for a better example. (the button below does not go anywhere).

The problem here is that the toes are pulled on too aggressively. It is not to say that pulling the toes into extension won’t help the plantar fascia, but the ankle has to be pulled upward at the same time. With the sock devices the ankle does not get pulled enough, resulting in excessive force on the toes and insufficient force on the plantar fascia. (the button below does not go anywhere).