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Review of the New CTM Band

4/28/2018

 
Whether you've been a runner for ten minutes, or all of your life, you should try the new CTM Band. I've used mine for a month now. I'm really happy with the results. Keep reading to find out why.

Disclaimer: I received a CTM Band to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a ​BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews!

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The CTM Band comes in a reusable plastic pouch that's easy to toss in a gym bag. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)
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There are four removable trigger points that look like golf balls. You can adjust the band to use 1, 2, 3 or all 4. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)
The CTM Band comes in blue, green, yellow and red colors.
The CTM Band is available in blue, green, yellow and red. It's easy to keep clean by wiping it with a damp cloth. (Photo credit: CTM Band)

CTM Band Combines Compression, Tension, and Movement for True Myofascial Release

Myofascial what? 

​Myofascial (my-o-FASH-e-ul) release is a manual therapy technique used in massage. Self-myofascial release means you do it yourself. 


Basically, you apply gentle sustained pressure into your muscles and connective tissue to stop pain and restore motion. The pressure relaxes the muscle and improves blood and lymphatic circulation. This relieves tightness and knots. It also stimulates the stretch reflex in the muscle.

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Genuine Myofascial massage must include movement (stretching) and pressure (compression band + trigger points) to release the trouble from your muscles. The CTM Band let's you put a trigger point on the tight spot, then apply compression and stretch. 

The result? Pain relief and faster muscle recovery. 
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CTM Band Versus Other Recovery Tools

CTM Band Therapy is more than a compression band or a pressure point. Why? Because it combines compression plus tension plus movement for true Myofascial massage.
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Foam rollers, balls, and massage sticks give you pressure and movement, but no compression. Floss bands give you compression and movement, but no pressure.

If you want to remove accumulated adhesions from your fascia (and you do!), you need compression and movement while you apply pressure. 

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The CTM Band is the only recovery tool that uses all three essential elements. ​That means you don't have to use multiple recovery tools to relieve your muscle soreness. You can speed up recovery with one tool that's easy to take to races, the gym or on a racecation.

My Experience with the CTM Band

​​I was using several types of recovery tools: a foam roller, trigger point balls, and a floss band. Each tool helped, but I needed all three to take care of everything.

My foam roller does a great job of working out tight spots on my back, thighs and shins. But, there are some muscles it will never reach. The roller is stiff and doesn't adapt. 
CTM Band wrapped on shin.
(Photo credit: This Old Runner)
Shin after CTM Band is removed.
(Photo credit: This Old Runner)
I had a spot on my right calf that bothered me for months. I could loosen it with my foam roller, but it kept coming back. Now, I wrap it with the 4 trigger points and stretch before every run. Problem solved.

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I can wrap my knee or ankle and stretch with the CTM Band. I can get that tight spot on my shoulder or bicep, or the bottom of my foot. I even wrapped the CTM Band around my waist with the trigger points on my lower back one day. It worked on my achey muscles.

I was satisfied with my compression band until I used the CTM Band with the trigger points. The trigger point balls let me pinpoint the tight spots. I got results faster with the CTM Band than a standard compression band.

Next, I tried the CTM Band on my feet. I used two of the four trigger points on the bottom of my foot, wrapped it with the band, and stretched back and forth. It felt really good. The compression and the trigger points hit the spot. It was much better than rolling my feet on a spiked massage ball.


​The CTM Band puts what I need into one recovery tool that's easy to carry. I can take it to the gym, a race, or outside to stretch in the sunshine. I even use it while I'm a passenger in a car. That's a win for me.

CTM Band Relieves Runner Aches and Pains

The CTM Band works on lots of runner problems. I suggest you visit the CTM website to watch the videos on the correct way to use the band. 

If you suffer from any of the following issues, the CTM Band can help you recover.
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
  • Shin Splints
  • IT Band Syndrome
You also can watch explainer videos on the CTM Band YouTube Channel.
CTM Band wrapped around thigh.
Tight hamstrings? No problem. (Photo credit: CTM Band)
Showing proper way to use the CTM Band on a shin.
Visit the website to meet the inventor and learn how to use the CTM Band on your shins, shoulders, IT Band, and more! (Photo credit: CTM Band)

Pre-Workout Stretches and Warm Up

Have you ever had a tight spot BEFORE a run? I have. I used to stretch a bit and hope it would work itself out by mile 2 or 3.

Now, I'm using the CTM Band before my workouts with good results. I wear it while I go through my stretches. It makes my muscles feel relaxed and ready to run.

The CTM Band is a wonderful recovery tool, but it also works when you use it during your dynamic warmup.


Save 20% with Discount Code "CTMBIBRAVE"

The CTM Band costs $40. I feel it's worth it — I use mine every day. Plus, it has a lifetime guarantee. If you hurry, you can save 20% with my discount code: CTMBIBRAVE.

FYI: The CTM band is 4 inches wide by 7 feet long — plenty of band to wrap those muscles. It has a maximum stretch of 150%. You can order your band here. I hope you will!
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New Gear! I'm Trying The CTM Band to Relieve Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

3/23/2018

 
Ever have one of those tight, achey spots? The kind that shows up a day or two after a half marathon or an intense workout? That's Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. 

Disclaimer: I received a CTM Band to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming
a ​BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews!

I know my muscles will recover, but I like to help the process along. After all, I still have to climb stairs and get up and down from my desk all day. 

I already use foam rollers and compression bands. But I'm super excited to try the CTM Band because it has built-in trigger points. 

​I care about the trigger points because I always seem to have one spot I can't reach with the foam roller. Do you know what I mean? You try and try, but if you aren't a pretzel, you can't make contact. Enter...the CTM Band!
CTM Band for myofascial release.
(Photo credit: This Old Runner)

Here's Some History on the CTM Band

The CTM Band was designed by Dr. Kyle Bowling. He's an avid runner and sports chiropractor. He created the CTM Band to offer a new approach to myofascial release. He did extensive research on self myofascial release and created the CTM Band to combine compression, tension, and movement in one dynamic tool.
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The CTM Band means you don't have to use a combo of foam rollers, trigger point balls and floss bands to relieve soreness. You can speed up your muscle recovery with one tool that's easy to carry with you — to races, the gym, or on a trip.

​You'll be ready to release a knot, relieve a muscle spasm, or activate your muscles before a race. I wish I had it the time I got a charley horse at mile 10 of a race.

Save 20% with Discount Code "CTMBIBRAVE"

If you want to get your own CTM Band, use my code CTMBIBRAVE to save 20%. The band is 4 inches wide by 7 feet long. It has a maxium stretch of 150%. There are four built in trigger points, which are removable so you can customize the band.

It's available in red, yellow, blue and green (like mine!). Order your band here.
CTM Bands come in blue, green, red and yellow.
(Photo credit: CTM Band)

Stay Tuned for My Testing Details

My CTM Band arrives tomorrow. (I know this because I've been tracking it like a hawk.) I have a long run planned this weekend so I can test it right away. I'll let you know how it goes!
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