Foam Rolling the Stress Away
Benefits of foam rolling:
- alleviates soreness
- reduces inflammation that occurs during the muscle repair process
- aids in muscle repair recovery
- helps injury prevention by maintaining muscle length and remedying tension and tightness
- increases blood flow and elasticity of muscle tissue, joints, and fascia – the body's connective tissue – which helps with mobility, overall well-being, and a smoother appearance of fat underneath your skin
- promotes relaxation – roll away your worries!
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Hip Flexors
Sitting for extended periods of time can affect your hip flexors. Foam stretching works on loosening the muscle tissue plus the connective tissue around it.
https://us.humankinetics.com/blogs/excerpt/foam-rolling-the-hip-flexor-group-of-muscles
Hamstrings
Another muscle that suffers from sitting all day.
https://www.livestrong.com/article/503291-how-to-roll-out-your-hamstrings/
Quads
Rolling out your quads to get your blood flowing and keeping muscles engaged.
https://www.foamroll.net/foam-roller-exercises/foam-rolling-your-quads/
Calves
For an extra spring in your step, try rolling out your calf muscles.
https://drjohnrusin.com/the-complete-guide-to-maintenance-self-treatment-of-the-calf-muscles/
Upper Back
The tension on your upper back causes poor posture, foam rolling can help loosen things up.
https://experiencelife.com/article/expert-answers-upper-body-foam-rolling/
Foam rolling can be painful on your first try. Make sure to take it easy and it's too much to bear, don't continue.
Disclaimer: The content of this page is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. References available on request.