I’m sure many of you can relate: Cycling can play hell on your lower back, as it does mine. The Myovolt Back Wearable Vibration Therapy tool promises to help ease those aches and pains. It does so using a vibrating unit that slips into a compression sleeve that wraps around your lower back.
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That’s the promise, anyway. Vibration units do often get used to loosen up tense muscles. Yet the Myovolt differs from other units that use percussive force to loosen up your muscles and otherwise aid in recovery. The Myovolt combines the vibrations with compression from the sleeve, which features a hook-and-loop closure that you can tailor to your body size.
The unit stays fixed in one place once you secure the compressive sleeve. The vibration unit vibrates on your tender muscles rather than pummeling them with repeated hits, as is the case with percussive massagers. Notably, all three of the Myovolt’s settings offer a much less intense experience than the force applied by a percussive massager.
And if you’re pressed for time pre- or post-ride, the Myovolt session lasts just ten minutes.
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Myovolt Back: Need to know
- Price: $150
- Rechargeable?: Yes, via USB cable
- Warranty: 12 months, covers manufacturer defects
- Other features: Auto-off; three modes; carrying bag and USB cable included
From the manufacturer’s website:
- Relieve discomfort and manage lower back pain.
- Increase lower back flexibility and range of movement.
- Effective warm-up tool to prevent back injury or strain.
- Post-exercise recovery to reduce onset of soreness or stiffness.
- Can be worn around the hip for IT band massage.
- Convenient to use when sitting, standing, lying down or on-the-go.
- Wear next to skin or over light clothing.
- Use before/after sports, exercise or any physical activity.
- Great for running, rowing, cricket, golf, weightlifting, basketball & gymnastics.
- Wear at home, at work, in the locker room, while traveling.
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