How to use the Range

  • How to use the Range - Start Here

    If you are just getting started with using your Range, be sure to review these important resources first. These cover the basics. Range instructions manual Range how-to videos Next, we have put together this summary FAQ that serves as the table of contents for learning more about using your Rang...

  • How much pressure do I need? How long should I hold the pressure? How should I breathe?

    For whatever reason, your brain is what chooses to hold tension in a muscle. Typically this is an effort to protect you from something, such as a stressful situation or instability and weakness from a prior injury. It may even be a learned habit of the muscle from being in a shortened position co...

  • Using the Range on your upper traps

    If you've never done muscle release on your upper traps before... Please take it slow and ease yourself into the amount of pressure. The tips of the Range are strong and precise, so the pressure you feel can be pretty intense at first (especially if you are very tight). Start off with some of th...

  • Using the Range on your neck

    If you've never done muscle release on your neck before... Please take it slow and ease yourself into the amount of pressure. The tips of the Range are strong and precise, so the pressure you feel can be pretty intense at first (especially if you are very tight). Start off with some of the modif...

  • Using the Range on your chest

    If you've never done muscle release on your chest before... Please take it slow and ease yourself into the amount of pressure. The tips of the Range are strong and precise, so the pressure you feel can be pretty intense at first (especially if you are very tight). Start off with some of the modi...

  • Optimizing your use of the Range (full body routine)

    By itself, the Range is an amazing tool that helps you decrease pain and increase performance. For best results, the Range fits within a sequence alongside our other products in the Set to support full-body optimization. 1. Release your primary core (lower back and pelvic region) Use the Orbit ...

  • How often should I use the Range? When should I use it? How long until I feel better?

    How often should you use the Range? Everyone's needs will be a bit different when it comes to frequency of use. The most important thing is consistency. Create a routine that works for you and stick with it. Some people use the Range every single day or even multiple times per day. Others use it...

  • What should I feel when a muscle is releasing?

    When pressing on a tight spot, you will experience a sensation that is unique to you. Tenderness, pressure, twitching, warmth, softening, or a “hurts so good feeling” are some of the many ways people describe what they feel with muscle release. Find a technique that gives you a moderate level of ...

  • What should I do if I feel sore or bruised after releasing my muscles?

    Is that normal? Experiencing soreness (and even some bruising) is not uncommon when first using any of our muscle release products, especially if you are very tight and/or have never applied pressure to these areas of your body in this way. This will get better over time as your body adjusts and...

  • Can I use the Range on other areas?

    Yes, the Range is a very versatile tool that can be used to press into tight muscles other than just your neck, chest, and upper traps. Here are some other ideas: Calves - seated on the ground Hamstrings - lying or seated on the ground Quads - lying on the ground Glutes - lying on the ground or ...

  • I am having trouble keeping the Range stable underneath my head. Any tips?

    Does the Range feel like it is wobbling underneath your head? If you are having difficulty keeping the Range stable as you lay over the tool, here are some tips to improve this: Check the surface you are on. A squishier surface (like a carpet) will allow the Range to wobble and will absorb some...

  • Should I use the Range before or after a workout?

    The Range can be used both before and after a workout, or any other activity that you enjoy doing. However, if you only had to pick one or the other, we'd encourage you to use the Range before a workout. Using the Range Before a Workout Releasing tension in your neck, chest, and traps before yo...