After a bit of trouble from my ITB, I invested in a foam roller, and I've tried it out a couple of times in the evening after morning runs, when my thigh is a bit achy.At the time of rolling, it seems to do the trick, things feel a bit better (or
I recently joined a new gym, and have been introduced to the joys of using a foam roller to stretch my leg muscles with (particularly my IT band, and my hamstrings).I think this is fantastic, and wish I'd known about them sooner, and am curious
Yes yes I know I know, we've all been here before but for the life of me I can't find what I'm looking for using the search button. Does anyone remember the thread which mentioned or the name of the manufacturer of the plastic cored foam rollers? My
roller, so ta-dah! Ooh I found these a couple of weeks ago. They are really good. Thanks for posting, Siance. I have been meaning to get round to foaming but I havent done anyting about it, no excuses now. damn that reminds me I still haven't got round
google foam roller there are loads of videos on YouTube to show you how to use it for different parts of the body. I found it helpful to have a yoga mat to use it on so it's not so hard on the bits of the body that are supporting you while you roll around
Apologies if this has been discussed before.Does anyone know whether using a foam roller can actually cause more damage to sore muscles etc?Recently i've been experiencing itb issues and tightness at the top of my leg. I've bought a foam roller
I need to invest in a new foam roller now that the white one that I have been using for the last few months has lost its shape. But a quick glance online has made me realise there are a few types, so I'm not sure what to get. I started using
" You say you don't have hamstring problems.... now you know you do!! Or at least potential hamstring problems. Suck it up! I absolutely love foam rollers, and also "The Stick". You have enjoy the inflicting pain on yourself for recovery purposes
I'm thinking about buying a foam roller, and having never used one before I have no idea about whats available / good / terrible. The reason I am looking at the Trigger Point ones is that I have a voucher for sweatshop and these are the style