Foam Rollers For Myofascial Release / Massage [Archive]

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21-04-2005, 10:34

Don't know if this is the right place to put this but i was wondering if anyone uses foam rollers at all for self massage.I regularly see a physio for massage mainly on my back and shoulders (work on a computer) but would using a foam roller in between the sessions and especially for my legs be of benefit.

GoldenArrow

21-04-2005, 10:37

Yes and yes. I've also worked out how to re-allign my spine with one, which saves me a few quid!

www.physicalcompany.co.uk < you have to sign up to be able to buy stuff.

21-04-2005, 10:43

Thanks Alex.
Is any particular size roller better than another and is the book on the site also worth getting at all ?

GoldenArrow

21-04-2005, 10:50

Mine is 6 inches wide I think ;) , thinner = more pain = not neccesary for most people I think

The length is up to you, I got a small one cause I don't have much space at home.

Book, probably not.

21-04-2005, 10:59

Thanks again Alex,i'll get one sorted :023:

PikeKing

21-04-2005, 19:55

SMR is great, I must admit I dont do it regularly enough though, for the price of the roller there really is no excuse to not do it

Black Knight

21-04-2005, 20:13

Got one on PKs advice about 12 months ago. Brilliant for the relieving the lower back stiffness which I suffer from.

GoldenArrow

21-04-2005, 22:09

Got one on PKs advice about 12 months ago. Brilliant for the relieving the lower back stiffness which I suffer from.

If you go on holiday do you spend the whole time going

:034: "Black Knight is a......long way from home" :034:

:D:D

Black Knight

22-04-2005, 09:56

If you go on holiday do you spend the whole time going

:034: "Black Knight is a......long way from home" :034:

:D:D
lol :D
Rob came up with that one some time ago :019:

25-04-2005, 12:53

Had a tip from dylan (Dildo69) to use a tennis ball as well and all i can say is,err,OUCH. :103: