A Guide to Ion™ & Molecule™ - Vibrating Massage Devices
The Compex Ion™ (roller) and Molecule™ (ball) are lightweight and portable vibrating massage products, made from highly durable materials with a textured finish.
Both devices are equipped with 4 vibration settings and designed to loosen the myo-fascia tissue, which has a relaxing effect on the muscle. That can be over the full length of the muscle or on specific myo-fascia pain spots (trigger points).
The vibration can improve blood flow (transportation by capillary system: “good stuff in, bad stuff out”) and has a pain relief effect due to the vibration and blood flow increase.
About Ion™ & Molecule™
Compex Ion™
Compex Molecule™
What are Ion™ and Molecule™: recommended for?
The goal of these products is:
- Ion™ is the best option for loosening myo-fascia tissue over a full muscle.
- The Molecule™ is the best option loosening myo-fascia pain spots (trigger points).
For best use, we recommend:
- Find the vibration setting (each device as 4) that is most comfortable for you.
- Rolling slowly over the length of the muscle for 1 minute or less.
- Use body weight for the preferred intensity pressure, avoiding bony areas.
- For trigger points, roll or hold on the device on the pain spot for 15 seconds or less.
How to Use Ion™
The Ion™ roller can be used on any muscle, find some great examples below of how it can greatly help loosen your muscles. We recommend spending no longer than 1 minute on a muscle.
Calf
Hamstring
Quadricep
I.T Band
Latissimus Dorsi
Lower Back
Shin
How to Use Molecule™
The Molecule™ ball is best used on muscle trigger points, find some great examples below of how it can help loosen your sore points. We recommend spending no longer than 1 minute on a muscle.
Achilles
Foot
Glutes
Back
Forearm
Comparing the Two Massage Devices
| ION™ | MOLECULE™ | |
|---|---|---|
VIBRATION SETTINGS
|
4 | 4 |
WEIGHT
|
1.10kg | 0.31kg |
CHARGER
|
USB | USB |
BEST FOR
|
Rolling over long muscles | Rolling over small trigger points |
PRICE
|
$146.25 | $93.75 |