Using Foam Roller for Sore Muscles
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on 3/17/2008
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fitnessgrl | filed in:
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I just used my foam roller this morning and thought I would post about it. Without it, I wouldn’t be functional some days. It really helps to relieve muscle soreness in my hamstrings, quads, glutes and lower back.
Foam rollers come in all shapes and sizes. The one I have is 3ft long and 6 inches in diameter and is a fully round, not a half one, which I don’t feel could do as much good.
What is a foam roller used for? Its kind of like getting a deep tissue massage, but with out the cost of massage therapist and YOU can control how deep you want the massage to go. the foam roller is also more than a massage. It helps to loosen tight body knots in your muscles and tendons. It helps to ensure proper muscle quality.
Here are some foam rolling tips for you:
* Foam rolling is pretty simple to learn and with some practice, you can set up a routine for your whole body within a short period of time. I tend to do my entire body in about 15 min.
* You place the roller between your muscle and the floor and use your bodyweight to gently and slowly roll for the entire length of your muscle. I tend to focus on my lower body more, because thats where I tend to have more sore muscles and also I read its good for the cellulite.
* When you reach a painful spot, stop rolling and use your body weight to press down. Hold that spot until the pain goes away. If the pain does not seem to go away, don’t worry, just continue rolling and hit all of your “spots”.
* Eventually, through practice and repetition, you will start to find relief. Remember, these painful areas are around because of years of bad habits, injuries, and other traumas so they wont go away entirely overnight.
* Start off slow…eventually it will be come a part of your exercise routine and you find relief and start feeling better all over!
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foam rolling, sore muscles
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