Is Foam Roller for You?

Well, absolutely yes! Anything that can offer effective and inexpensive deep tissue massages, I’m all for it.

Who needs one? Probably everyone you know. From the weekend hiker, to the few-days-a-week workout person, to the yoga snob (just kidding!), and also to the person who never works out! Yes, this tool helps with relieving muscle stress, tight back muscles, those calf cramps, and of course, runner’s knee!

How, you ask? I thought you’d never ask. 😉 Foam rolling releases painful knots and stimulates blood flow to speed healing and enhance performance. I use this tool a few times a week on my mid-back, top of thighs, IT band (outer thighs), calves, and even under my armpit area for upper side back relief. Our bodies create knots when overuse happens. By rolling our own body weight (or parts of it), we stimulate blood flow and break down tissue. This enhances our body’s ability to heal and perform optimally.

My foam roller of choice is the TriggerPoint GRID Foam Roller.