Abstract: A massage device is provided having a pouch formed from a flexible material, a pair of resilient bodies received within the pouch, the pair of resilient bodies being made from rubber having a moisture content and at least two straps coupled to opposite ends of the pouch, the at least two straps having a predetermined length. The flexible material may include an elastic fabric, such as nylon or cotton. The pair of resilient bodies may include at least one of a same size, a same shape, and a same texture. Furthermore, the pair of resilient bodies may be made from various rubber materials having a Young's modulus of between 0.1 and 10 ksi. The pair of resilient bodies may include air pockets having moisture that is heated by microwave energy. Alternatively, the pair of resilient bodies may include a battery operated heating element and a vibration device.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an exercise apparatus for use in stretching. The exercise apparatus includes a compact construction that is mechanically easy to operate and allows users to gently stretch, without assistance from others. The exercise apparatus includes a tubular member and a shaft member that is sized to slidably insert into the tubular member to form a telescoping structure that extends in a longitudinal direction. A base is provided having a substantially planar shape that includes an upper surface adapted to receive a force applied in a downward direction. The force is provided to supplement an initial force received through the connector.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an exercise apparatus for use in stretching. The exercise apparatus includes a compact construction that is mechanically easy to operate and allows users to gently stretch, without assistance from others. The exercise apparatus includes a tubular member and a shaft member that is sized to slidably insert into the tubular member to form a telescoping structure that extends in a longitudinal direction. A base is provided having a substantially planar shape that includes an upper surface adapted to receive a force applied in a downward direction. The force is provided to supplement an initial force received through the connector.