Thera Cane Max: Trigger Pt. Massager (Green)

I bought a Thera Cane more than a year ago and love it. What I bought before was the 1-piece version and it really helped to release the tightness in my back when I get these stress related pain from time to time. Recently, I'm having back problems again and I was carrying it every day so I can use it in my office and at home. So I decided it was time to buy another one just for the office. I considered the 2 piece version but was concerned that it will be weaker and may flex and wobble or even break at the joint. But since it was selling for around $10 less than the 1 piece version and I thought it will be nice to have one that I can use for travelling, I ultimately bought the 2 piece version. When I received the product, I immediately put it together and compared to my old 1-piece Thera Cane, it was exactly the same size! You can see that in the picture I uploaded (black is 1 piece and orange is the 2 piece version). That took care of one of my initial concerns. Then I started using it expecting that it may flex more but it did not, it felt exactly like the one piece version. Maybe even a little stiffer since it was brand new or maybe the material was slightly stiffer. Looks like both of them are made with high quality glass-impregnated nylon, good quality stiff plastic. Having a mechanical engineering background, I'm immediately curious as to how they were able to design the joint so it didn't have any play in it. Turns out that the male end is tapered for a snug fit and it has a key to keep the two pieces from rotating from one another. Once I screw on the knob, everything was very tight and stiff. I was also concerned if the female part of the joint may crack under pressure, but the material was thick and strong enough that it doesn't feel like it is at risk of breaking at any time. Considering this is the same size as the 1 piece version, is just as stiff, is a lot more portable AND cost significantly less, I would highly recommend this over the 1 piece version or the other weird looking clones out there.

It's great

This is an excellent useful item. It comes apart into two pieces for easy storage or for travel. It works great for reaching different parts of your body that you cannot otherwise access, grate for relieving tense muscles, etc. I highly recommend.

Very easy to use & very effective

I have had my standard Thera Cane for decades. I use it daily, both morning and night. It is light, sturdy, and easy to learn how to use. I've wanted to get a Thera Cane Max for a long time, since it does look like it would easily fit into a suitcase or even a backpack when I travel or even just go hiking. I was a little bit skeptical since isn't a solid piece. I've included photos to show that it is the identical size as my standard Thera Cane. The two halves come together and are locked in place with a sturdy notch, then the bolt holds it all firmly in place. In fact, that bolt becomes a bonus point for applying pressure. I am very pleased with my purchase and hightly recommend it.