When I first saw the Armaid I laughed at its awkward shape.  It was no laughing matter when I put it to the test.  I was able to release old trigger points in my forearm that have been frozen for years.  I train hard, sometimes to the point of breaking.  In the seventeen years that I have been a professional rock climber, I have never found a more perfect device to help combat the harsh work load I put my forearms through.  It only took one time using this funny looking device and I was hooked.  I now use Armaid every time after my training sessions and also make my 40+ students use it after I train them to near failure.  I'm a hard critic about many sports related products, ask anyone that knows me.  I love this Armaid device and I will use it till the day I can't pick it up.

Christopher Joseph Sierzant

Professional Rock Climber

I have been a Physical Therapist for over 20 years and a rock climber for nearly 10 years.  In my job I do a lot of manual therapy and outside of work, I climb 2-3 days per week.  Therefore,  my hands and arms get some heavy duty and repetitive use without much rest or recovery. I've had bouts of elbow tendonitis that have taken months to get rid of.  To assist with the management of pain and tightness I have often sought treatment by licensed massage therapists because soft tissue mobilization has been necessary in the recovery process.  Unfortunately, few of us can afford to see a massage therapist as frequently as would be ideal.  I recently had the fortunate opportunity to try the Armaid.  I had been scoping out other similar products with the potential of purchasing one to help me get some relief in between trips to a therapist.  I have used the Armaid consistently for the past couple weeks and have been very impressed!  It is very well designed ergonomically, is easy to use and does what it claims to do.  It is adjustable for all sizes of arms, is versatile and portable (which is excellent for bringing to the gym or the crag to get rid of the "pump" in between climbs !)  Since the person using it is in control of the amount of pressure applied, and the angle of the pressure, it provides individualized soft tissue mobilization to help release whatever is currently painful and tight throughout the entire arm and hand.  The Armaid allows for 2 types of massage:  Circulatory-which helps remove lactic acid build up and gets the blood moving more efficiently thru the arm; and the Trigger Point massage helps release deep or superficial trigger points by applying sustained pressure as you move the arm in a variety of angles to stretch the muscles, tendons and fascia in oblique planes.  If general tightness and trigger points can be addressed in this way on a regular basis, it can help to prevent tendonitis from developing, as well as treat existing tendonitis and muscle pain. Plus, it feels really good to use it!  I am pleased to now own the Armaid and will highly recommend it to my patients and fellow climbers!  I've been bringing my Armaid into the climbing gym and people there always ask about it.  I let them try it and they all say it feels really good.  Many have expressed interest in buying one.  I've highly recommended it and told them about your website.

Tami Deitzer

Physical Therapist and Rock Climber

Can’t thank you enough for the Armaid.  The device is durable and well built.  It’s a great concept and has great range of movement. The DVD was well put together, simple and easy to watch. 

I’ve had severe tendonitis in both elbows but something that surprised me was the tendon attaching my forearm muscle through my wrist was just as sore as my elbow.   I didn’t notice it until I was using the recommended technique of looking for sore spots. The pain has been reduced about 80%.   I think I’m addicted to using Armaid after climbing just for a nice forearm massage because it feels so damn good.

Ray Ellington

Red River Gorge, Kentucky

I am a 39 year old mid-12 climber.  I partially tore my right bicep which hadn’t fully healed before I started back with my normal training and climbing routine. When I got into a cycle of partial recovery and re-injury, I sought professional help to rehab my arm. The physical therapist I visited recommended I try Armaid. Apparently, it is common (if ironic) for massage therapists to develop chronic forearm issues. She saw a parallel to climbing injuries. I bought an Armaid out of the pure frustration; I couldn’t climb. I was blown away by the results. I found more knots and sore spots in my forearms and elbows than I could have imagined. I used Armaid to break-up the scar tissue in my right bicep and released all the muscle tension around my elbows. Armaid allowed me to start training and climbing again. Armaid enabled me to return and flash 5.12b’s.

Peter Jones

Chicago