Benefits of Rolling

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• The foam rollers are also used for balance and overall stability
• The foam roller not only stretches muscles and tendons but it also breaks down soft tissues adhesions, scar tissue, and cellulite.
• By using your own body weight and a foam roller you can perform a self-massage or myofascial release, break up trigger points, and soothe tight fascia while increasing blood flow and circulation to the soft tissues.
• Foam rollers are inexpensive and with a bit of experimentation you can target just about any muscle group!
• The foam-rolling technique, also referred to as self-myofascial release or self-massage, enhances flexibility through its focus on the body’s fascia, the outermost layer of connective tissue that surrounds the muscles
• Pain reduction, increased flexibility, and improved alignment happen within weeks

Self Myofascial Release (SMFR)

is a technique that, when done properly, can return fascia to its original, flexible state. Over time fascia builds up knots, or trigger points due to trauma to the muscle. These knots are basically scar tissue that have built up, inhibiting fascia from efficiently performing its duties.

Self Myofascial Release

breaks up this scar tissue which can return the fascia to its uninterrupted state. As a result, you can increase your flexibility, improve your posture, decrease muscular soreness, and even relive stress and tension headaches. All you need is 10-20 minutes out of your day, and a foam roll. You slowly roll your body along the foam roll until you find a trigger point. A trigger point is a spot of scar tissue that is very sensitive to palpation. You will know when you find one because it is not a pleasant feeling. After you find a trigger point, you apply pressure for 30 seconds or until pain decrease by 75%. Then, you would roll a little more and find another spot and repeat the same technique.

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