Should I be Foam Rolling?
What is Foam rolling?
Foam rolling is a tool used for self-myofascial release. One uses a foam implement to roll out the muscle. This technique assists in loosening tight muscles, ease sore muscles, reduce inflammation and increase joint movement.
Why should I foam roll?
It eases muscle pain
Increases range of movement
Slowly breaks down muscle knots
Assist with managing fibromyalgia pain
It can relieve Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
It can assist in improving balance.
It can assist in improving balance.
How often should I foam roll?
It is recommended to foam roll a day after a hard workout session or after every workout session. This is to help stretch out the fascia and stretch the muscles to assist in the muscle’s recovery from the workout session. This will help prevent adhesions forming in the muscle fibers keeping them flexible and pain free. Minimal adhesions allows for a lower risk of injuries occurring.
Which foam roller should I choose?
Smooth foam rollers have a dense foam cover with a smooth surface. They do not work as deep as ridged foam rollers, making them the perfect beginner roller.
Ridged foam rollers can get a bit deeper into the muscle fibers and can be used to target knots in the fibres. This would be more painful and would benefit a person from an intermediate foam rolling experience.
TriggerPoint foamrollers.
Foamrollers are long and can work large surfaces of the body. They are easily controlled by the user by rolling back and forth along the roller. However, they can be tricky to get into the more hidden knots.
Foam balls can be used to target certain muscles and smaller areas, such as the rhomboids and plantar tendon. They are more convenient in taking them into the office or on holiday with you as they are small and can fit into luggage. They can be a bit daunting to begin with as they can jump away from the user.
Target certain muscles and smaller areas, such as the … plantar tendon.
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