PROFESSIONAL-GRADE FASCIA DECOMPRESSION HARDWARE
luggage strap for (un)Block trap flossing
luggage strap for (un)Block trap flossing
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Upper shoulder and neck pain? Yeah, us too.
This trouble spot is also devilishly difficult to release all on your own. Bend over at the waist, tuck a lacrosse ball in your upper shoulder then find the corner of a wall?? Not only is that really awkward but I spent half my time chasing the ball when butterfingers over here would drop it.
We learned this trick from an osteopath, who used a luggage strap draped diagonally like a beauty pageant sash, then looped a kettle bell through the strap on the hip side. The dreaded lacrosse ball would tuck under the top of the strap by the neck. VERY uncomfortable.
Enter the (un)Block trap flossing method(TM)
Used in combination with our mini (un)Block (sold separately), you can access this hard-to-reach spot with much less drama.
Loop the strap over one shoulder, then tuck the mini (un)Block under the strap by your neck. Use the elbow on your opposite side to apply as much (or as little) pressure as you prefer. Exploring the tissues as you move your elbow slowly backwards and forwards, closer to your body and away from the body. Exploring as you move your neck in various vectors and rotations.
We recommend sneaking up on tight muscles to avoid cringing but it's your body, your choice.
Product is a 2" wide nylon strap x 74" long with plastic fastening buckle.
Colours vary. We make our (un)Blocks. We source luggage straps.
- precision geometry. Broad smoothed contours mimic the wide pressure of your two hands side by side. Purpose-built for recovery, not yoga.
- load modulation. Lying down, sitting, or standing options for how much pressure they apply. A flat surface is less intense and more stable than a roller or ball. They can anchor as deeply as they can tolerate without crossing into cringe.
- thixotropic melting. Firm, high-density material anchors the fascia. Sustained, stable compression converts sticky hyaluronic acid back into a lubricating fluid — restoring tissue glide.
- nervous system consequence. Cringe-free pressure signals safety. Their nervous system downregulates, stress hormones drop, and thixotropy is unimpeded.
- specs: 7.5" L × 4.5" W × 3.5" H (19.1 × 11.4 × 8.9cm) — 3.7oz (104g). Hypoallergenic high-density foam, designed for structural anchoring, not squish.
- care: Clean with a non-toxic wipe or warm soapy water. Air dry.
- practitioner integration: the unwind body works professional development modules teach the four-block method, parasympathetic activation, weight modulation for thixotropic release, and heart-brain coherence pairing.
The (un)Block also fits a performance-oriented active lifestyle. You're managing your recovery in-between sessions with your care team.
You've tried foam rollers, lacrosse balls, and massage guns and want a tool that doesn't punish the body it's supposed to help.
The large is the workhorse. If you want the time-saving full method, the complete set is where you start.