High Density Foam Roller for Myofascial Release

October 21, 2014

Improve Performance, Flexibility and Prevent Injuries

By performing Self-Myofascial Release techniques with a high density foam roller, you can improve flexibility, performance, prevent injuries and relieve muscle tightness and pain.

Fascia is a thin connective tissue that covers every muscle and fiber within each muscle. The fascia and the muscle compose the Myofiscal Unit. When muscle fibers are injured, the fibers and the fascia which surrounds it become short and tight, which can cause pain and tightness in the area around the injury.

Using a foam roller to perform Self-Myofascial Release will help alleviate pain by releasing the uneven tightness in injured fascia. Myofascial Release is also beneficial in the treatment and alleviation of trigger points, or knots, which can lead to further injury.

3 Self-Myofascial Release Exercises

Hamstring Release

1. Place hamstrings on the foam roller with hips unsupported.
2. Feet can be crossed so that only leg at a time is one the foam roller.
3. Roll from knee toward posterior hip.
4. If a trigger point is located, stop rolling, and rest on the trigger point until pain decreases.

IT Band Release

1. Position yourself on your side lying on the foam roller.
2. Bottom leg is raised slightly off the floor.
3. Maintain head in neutral position with ears aligned with shoulders.
4. Roll just below hip joint down the outside thigh to the knee.
5. If a trigger point is located, stop rolling, and rest on the trigger point until pain decreases.

Rotator Cuff Release

1. Placing the foam roller under your shoulder blade along where the rotator cuff lies.
2. Using your legs, slowly move your body forward and backward, massaging the shoulder blade region and back of shoulder.
3. If a trigger point is located, stop rolling, and rest on the trigger point until pain decreases.

Your Pogamat is a great place to use your foam roller, as it provides some cushion for your joints while you perform these exercises. Stay posted, we will be offering a foam roller on our website soon!

 

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