Foam rollers are the perfect way to stretch some of the harder to reach areas of your body without the cost of a massage or therapist. This article will outline a number of stretches for various parts of your body to try out with your foam roller.
Some Important Advice Before Using your Foam Roller
- Check with your doctor to make sure that you are in good enough health to use a foam roller for myofascial release.
- Give your muscles a chance to warm up before you use your foam roller.
- Do not use your foam roller directly on bones or joints.
- Have a rest day between using your foam roller, this will give your body a chance to recover.
Foam rollers are available in a number of different shapes and sizes. We are constantly reviewing them so check out the link at the top of the screen to find the one that best suites your situation. When you have one that you feel comfortable with you can begin stretching!
Back Stretches
1.Place your foam roller on the floor and lay on your back
2. Extend your arms out as if you were doing an angle, to around 45 degrees
3. Push downwards with your hands
4. You can do this exercise for around 2 minutes
Leg Stretches
This stretch is great if you want to work out your IT band.
1. Lie on your side and place the foam roller under your thigh
2. Move the roller backwards and forwards between your knee and hip
3. Concentrate on any tender areas.
4. If you are finding the pressure too much you can provide yourself more support with your arm on other leg.
Let us know some of the stretches that you do in the comments below.
