Straighten up Tight Muscle Tissues by Using Economical Foam Roller


by Annika Reyes


The most common injuries seen among long time athletes are muscle knots also referred to as trigger points. These injuries are often experienced at the front and back of the thighs, the hip region and outside of the thigh, called the IT band.

The most advised way to remove and prevent muscle knot is the utilization of foam roller. The roller is actually a solid foam log which is generally twelve inches in length and six inches across. By simply employing your own body weight along with a cylindrical you can execute a self massage. This step will separate trigger points and relax tight fascia while boosting the flow of blood and circulation to the soft tissues.

For a number of reasons like physical inactivity, insufficient stretching or injuries, the fascia also called the ligament under the skin layers and the underlying muscle tissues can become stuck together. This is muscular adhesion and it results in restricted muscle movement. What's more, it causes soreness, pain and reduced flexibility.

A sensible way to approach a troublesome muscle knot is applying direct pressure. An expert massage therapist can effectively apply pressure to break up and soothe muscle knots. Traditionally, it will take a number of treatment sessions to remedy a muscle knot. The use of a roller is an alternative to many massage sessions. It is an inexpensive, yet beneficial approach to cure and prevent frequent muscle injuries. These rollers can be purchased at fitness equipment stores.

Using a roller is not difficult, you can target almost any muscle group, but certain areas may take a little practice and body contortion. Position the body with the sore muscle area on the top of the roller; your body weight generates pressure that massages the tight spot in the fascia. Regulate the pressure by applying more or less body weight over the roller. Experiment with various positions to see what works for your needs.

Before using a roller, check with your physician. Roller exercise is not advised for those who have heart or vascular problems and chronic pain condition. Carry out roller sessions when your muscle groups are relaxed or soon after a workout. Roll backwards and forwards over the painful or tight area for sixty seconds, but spend additional time over the muscle knot. Roll over the impaired area for two to three times each and every day.

For prevention of injuries, roller exercise is encouraged two to three times every week. Refrain from rolling directly over bones and joints as it causes pain. First few roller sessions should be short, about fifteen minutes. Drink plenty of water following a session to replenish the lost fluid throughout the exercise.




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