After I herniated several lumbar discs in the summer of 2022, I was ready to sign my surgery paperwork by October. I tried every rehabilitation aid you can think of; from foam rollers to high tech massage guns and some of the best physical therapists in Southern California. It became clear that nothing, on its own, was a magic bullet. So I had to combine and diversify all my efforts and gear to make the most of the recovery process and, hopefully, keep surgery as a last option.
I was intrigued when I learned about the Pranamat ECO. This luxury brand makes the bold claims of decreasing pain, speeding up recuperation, and enhancing overall performance—all essentials for basketball players and an injured trainer like me. Made in Europe, the Pranamat ECO has over 10,000 acupressure points.
It has an inviting, sturdy surface and is composed of environmentally safe materials. I made the decision to test out the mat to see if it lived up to the hype I was seeing on social media And if it was worthy to integrate into my ongoing recovery journey. Here’s my firsthand account of using the Pranamat ECO Full Body Original Massage Set both on and off the court.
I was intrigued when I learned about the Pranamat ECO. This luxury brand makes the bold claims of decreasing pain, speeding up recuperation, and enhancing overall performance—all essentials for basketball players and an injured trainer like me. Made in Europe, the Pranamat ECO has over 10,000 acupressure points.
It has an inviting, sturdy surface and is composed of environmentally safe materials. I made the decision to test out the mat to see if it lived up to the hype I was seeing on social media And if it was worthy to integrate into my ongoing recovery journey. Here’s my firsthand account of using the Pranamat ECO Full Body Original Massage Set both on and off the court.
First Impressions
Using The Mat
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About the writer
NBA™ Skills Specialist since 2011, basketball consultant, father and born and raised Alaskan
Shea Frazee has been an independent basketball trainer and consultant to nearly 40 NBA™ athletes for over 12 years. His athlete alumni have gone on to play for over dozen NBA™ teams, numerous Division I programs and professionally abroad. Frazee has also been trusted to break down the game and provide elite consulting to basketball-related companies and start-ups everywhere from Seattle to Silicon Valley.
He currently train athletes and serves as a private consultant in the US and internationally while being based out of Los Angeles, California.
Shea Frazee has been an independent basketball trainer and consultant to nearly 40 NBA™ athletes for over 12 years. His athlete alumni have gone on to play for over dozen NBA™ teams, numerous Division I programs and professionally abroad. Frazee has also been trusted to break down the game and provide elite consulting to basketball-related companies and start-ups everywhere from Seattle to Silicon Valley.
He currently train athletes and serves as a private consultant in the US and internationally while being based out of Los Angeles, California.