Below are pain and stiffness products personally recommended by Dr. Melanie. Once you click through, you will see additional choices and varieties. This list is periodically updated, so bookmark this page and keep checking back! If there is a product you are looking for not listed here, please let us know by sending your request HERE.
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Pain and Stiffness Products
Dr. Melanie’s Top Picks
Proper Living Co. Vibration Sphere
My all-time favorite portable home therapy gadget. It fits in your palm, operates at 4 vibration settings, and works out the small areas a foam roller can’t reach, and I use this daily for lymphatic drainage! Click HERE to purchase on Amazon.
RockTape Mini Big Daddy 4″ Kinesio Tape.
Use this wide tape for larger areas that need support, such as the lower back and between the blades. You can also find this in water-resistant, solid black. A 2″ standard width is also available. Click HERE to purchase on Amazon.
Rocktape RockFloss Tack Mobility Band
Compression muscle recovery, floss for muscle soreness, and flexibility rehab: better joint movement with less pain. Helps my patients recover and improve performance faster. 2″ wide, made of natural rubber. A 4″ width is also available. Click HERE to purchase on Amazon.
RockTape RockSauce Fire Roll-Ons
Heating muscle balm roll-ons to use alone or with your tape. I will sometimes apply this over the tape after application to soothe while improving mobility. Click HERE to purchase on Amazon.
Myaxyl Oil for Sore Muscles & Stiff Joints – Ayurvedic Formula
I discovered this one at my Ayurvedic Hospital in India. This is a very strong Ayurvedic massage oil that helps ease sore muscles, stiff joints, and everyday tension. Crafted with traditional herbs, it supports mobility and comfort, whether after a workout, a long day, or for arthritic, inflamed joints. Click HERE to purchase in the Kerala Ayurveda Store.
Banyan Botanicals Joint Balm for Pain Relief – Ayurvedic Formula
For pain and stiffness, this Ancient formula contains anti-inflammatory herbs and resins from India. Boswellia and Guggulu are combined with several herbs such as Ashwagandha and Guduchi in a sesame and castor oil base. Check out their Muscle Balm, too! A little bit goes a long way, so this jar will last a long time! Click HERE to purchase on Amazon.
Urban Poling ACTIVATOR® Walking Poles for Balance and Rehabilitation
These are my number one stability/walking poles for training the nervous system from the feet up and the brain down! Ergonomic, adjustable and designed for core strengthening, and balance training. Click HERE to purchase on Amazon. Check out my favorites for trails and fitness walking: The Series 300 Urban Poles HERE.
Jawku Muscle Blaster V2 Cordless Percussion Massage Gun for Pain and Stiffness.
Cordless, rechargeable, ergonomic hand-held stimulation. This is my all-time favorite. Effective for muscle tension, stiffness, and working out stubborn knots! Click HERE to purchase on Amazon! Get the mini version HERE.
Tiger Tail 18in Manual Massage Stick Portable Roller for Muscle Pain Relief and Stiffness
Deep Tissue Foam Roller, Body Massage, and Myofascial Release Tool for Legs, Neck, Calves, Thighs. Click HERE to purchase on Amazon! Get the 11in (travel size) HERE.
Handmaster Plus Hand and Forearm Exerciser
Handmaster Plus physical therapy hand exerciser helps you progressively improve your grip strength and increase your forearm muscle tone. Works all 18 muscles in the hand. This 9-piece kit includes soft, medium and hard resistance. Click HERE to purchase on Amazon.
2 Pcs Baoding Balls Chinese Stress Balls for Hand Pain and Stiffness
Excellent for promoting circulation, relieving hand stiffness, and calming the mind with the chimes. Featured on Dr. Melanie’s reels and YouTube videos. Click HERE to purchase on Amazon! Read her blog article HERE.
Tri-Core Comfort Zone, Temperature Regulating-Gentle Cervical Support Pillow,
My current favorite for chronic neck pain and side and back sleeping support. It is temperature-controlled and protects even the most delicate neck! Click HERE to purchase on Amazon.
QUEEN ROSE Cooling Pregnancy Pillow, Derived from Bamboo
U Shaped Full Body Maternity Pillow for Pregnant Support, Rayon Derived from Bamboo, Buttery Soft, Super Breathable for Hot Sleeper, Click HERE to purchase on Amazon!
Earthing Grounding Mat- Set of 2
Making contact with earthing products inside your home and office helps reduce pain, promote better sleep, and much more. This kit from Clint Ober includes two mats, 2 cords, 2 safety adapters, and one outlet tester. His book is a valuable bonus! Click HERE to purchase on Amazon.
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But please check the links below in case they return to Amazon before we can update this page!
Original Proper Foam Roller
This is the one I mostly use and it is featured on the YouTube channel. The original Proper Foam Roller is actually made of rubber and supports up to 1/2 ton of weight. The current model comes with a softer foam removable insert which can be used separately! Unfortunately, it is currently not available on Amazon, however, send us a message and we will personally place an order with our distributor to drop ship it to you!
Proper Living Co. High-Density Foam Roller
Lightweight, durable, and very effective for muscle tension, stiffness, and working out stubborn knots! The surface provides a cupping effect on the body. Click HERE to purchase on Amazon!
Proper Living Co. High Density ‘Vibration” Foam Roller
Same as above but comes with motorized 4 frequency vibration feature. Durable and very effective for muscle tension, stiffness, and working out stubborn knots! Click HERE to purchase on Amazon!
Proper Living Co. Proper Pillow
My best-selling pillow for chronic neck pain and side and back sleeping support. It is dual-contoured and protects even the most delicate neck! The removable insert decreases thickness for narrow-shouldered individuals. Click HERE to purchase on Amazon.