How A Foam Roller Can Improve Your Health

"Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release technique. This can help relieve muscle tightness, soreness, inflammation, and increase your joint range of motion", according to healthline.com. Foam rollers are often used a way to warm up or cool down before or after workouts, but how can foam rollers be beneficial outside the gym?

Personally, I swear by my foam roller for my back. I have suffered multiple back injuries throughout my life that leave me relying on things like massage therapy and daily stretching to avoid flare ups. When I start to feel tightness in my back, I’ll lay on my foam roller and roll it up and down the upper half of my back. I know to avoid super low and super high, as my massage therapist said rolling on these parts can create more harm than good. After a good few rolls, my back loosens up and I’m ready to take on the day! It’s a great addition to a solid morning routine.

Although I typically use the foam roller on my back, you can use a foam roller most places on your body! YouTube is a great place to be if you’re looking for specific techniques. Make sure you aren’t over-using your foam roller and especially not using it incorrectly, as this can lead to injury.

I bought my trusted foam roller off Amazon. There you can an affordable foam roller of different lengths and densities to fit your needs.

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