# Athletic Training Pain Relievers The 'UBALL' Mobility Tool Provides Targeted Pain Relief By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-tool References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/pain-reduing-mobility-tool/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/295585223/uball-the-ultimate-mobility-tool) The influx of consumers partaking in athletic training has increased demand for products like the 'UBALL' mobility tool that will provide users with a way to relieve pain without the need for drugs or professional intervention. The 'UBALL' works by being placed on a surface or attached to a product and worked into an area on the body where tension has developed as a result of strenuous training or activity. This works to provide the optimal level of pressure to release the tension in your muscles, while also giving a [deep tissue massage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/massage-gun-extender). The 'UBALL' mobility tool can also work effectively to provide a way to work around sensitive areas including [fascia, scar tissue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fascial-release) and more for a comprehensive approach to relaxation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Targeted Pain Relief:** Opportunity for innovative products that provide localized pain relief for athletes without the need for drugs or professional intervention. - **Non-drug Pain Management:** Increased demand for products that offer drug-free pain relief solutions for athletic training. - **Comprehensive Relaxation Approach:** Opportunity to develop tools that offer a comprehensive approach to relaxation by targeting specific areas and addressing various types of tension. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports and Fitness:** Opportunity for the sports and fitness industry to incorporate innovative pain relief tools into their product offerings. - **Health and Wellness:** Demand for non-drug pain management solutions creates opportunities for the health and wellness industry to develop and market related products. - **Physical Therapy:** Innovative mobility tools like the 'UBALL' can disrupt the physical therapy industry by providing self-help options for pain relief and relaxation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adjustable Muscle Massager Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrival-meat-grinder.md) - [Adjustable Handheld Muscle Rollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muscle-roller.md) - [Targeted Muscle Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theragun-relief.md) - [Targeted Muscle Pain Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therabody-recoverytherm-cube.md) - [Powered Muscle Massager Rollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chirp-wheel-pro.md) - [Recovery-Focused Orbital Massage Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbital-massage.md) - [Pickleball Pain Relief Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picklebalm.md) - [Ultrasound Massage Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-skincare-co.md) - [Essential Oil Pain Relief Rollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muscles-joints-roller.md)