Two things for you this afternoon:

1. Whether you want to stay active without injury, are the parent of an athlete-- or even the head coach of an NFL team-- you want to understand how Power Plate keeps a hamstring from getting badly injured. 

Defeating the Muscle Spindle: The Hidden Key to Hamstring Injury Prevention

Most hamstring injuries don’t begin with a tear—they begin with tension.
 
Deep inside every muscle fiber is a sensory receptor called the muscle spindle.
 
Its job is to protect you by detecting stretch and contracting the muscle to prevent damage. 
 
But when the spindle becomes overactive, it can keep the muscle in a constant state of guarded tightness.
 
This reflexive tension is what limits flexibility, slows movement, and makes the hamstring vulnerable to sudden strain.
 
Why Power Plate Works So Well
 
When you stand, stretch, or move on a Power Plate, the rapid vibrations send thousands of micro-signals through the muscle and nervous system every second.
 
At first, the vibration excites the muscle spindle, but within moments, the brain realizes the stimulus is safe and begins to override that reflex.
 
==>>The muscle spindle relaxes, the opposing Golgi tendon organ activates, and the muscle releases its tension more deeply than it can through ordinary stretching.
 
This is what former NFL physical chiropractor Dr. Tommy Rhee means when he says the Power Plate can “defeat the muscle spindle.” ([read more, watch his video]([link removed]))
 
==>> It’s not just a mechanical stretch—it’s a neurological reset.
 
It’s Not About Loose Tendons—It’s About Elastic Balance
 
Some people think avoiding hamstring injury means simply loosening the muscle or lengthening the tendons.
 
In reality, the goal is balance. 
 
The muscle must be supple enough to lengthen quickly, and the tendon must be elastic enough to absorb force and release it efficiently. 
 
Power Plate helps both sides of that equation by improving circulation, stimulating collagen alignment, and training the nervous system to coordinate muscle-tendon elasticity more fluidly.
 
Training the Reflex for Lasting Results
 
The effects of neuromuscular desensitization aren’t permanent unless the body is retrained consistently.
 
That’s why athletes and clinicians use brief Power Plate sessions daily—short bouts of vibration activation, followed by gentle dynamic stretches or eccentric hamstring work.
 
This combination not only lengthens tissue safely but also teaches the nervous system to keep the muscle spindle calm under real-world movement.
 
In essence, preventing hamstring injuries isn’t just about flexibility—it’s about communication.
 
The Power Plate restores that communication between brain, muscle, and tendon, allowing the body to move freely without fear, tension, or resistance.

 

 

2. The Power Plate [DualSphere]([link removed]) is perfect for effective, concentrated massage.

It is especially useful for tight muscles around the neck and shoulders that are hard to otherwise target.

This peanut shaped device can be used while you are relaxing on a couch or in your bed. 

You simply turn it on, put it behind your neck and shoulders and lay down for a few minutes.

The 3000-4000 vibrations per minute flow into your neck and shoulders.

If you have a tight back, you'll feel the vibration flow down and give you relief in a wide area. Read the tech specs [at the bottom of this page]([link removed]).

It's an incredibly useful tool. It's easy to put on and under any part of your body that needs some TLC.

The fast vibration is ideal for your feet, neck and back to help relax and rejuvenate tight and sore muscles, release fascia and promote blood flow.

You can achieve the same benefits of a deep tissue massage with this easy-to-use, portable massage ball.

Weighing in at under 2 lbs with a 3 hour battery life, and featuring four vibration intensity levels, the Power Plate DualSphere is the perfect portable muscle recovery tool.

This must have tool pairs well with the [Pulse massage gun]([link removed]), allowing for effective myofascial release for all major muscle groups.

The [DualSphere]([link removed]) is very inexpensive at $119 during our Fall Sale.

 

 

 

 

 

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