This Week's Health Goal: Foam Roll for 5 Minutes Every Day!
Foam rolling is a fantastic way to release tight and sore muscles. Using a foam roller is essentially a very affordable way to give yourself a deep tissue massage. It helps to break up adhesions and any scar tissue that has formed in the area. The iliotibial band (lateral thigh) is one of the most common areas people use a foam roller on. However, there are multiple areas you can roll out in order to decrease tension throughout the body.
The upper and lower back, calves, and quadriceps are all areas that tend to tighten up easily. Place the foam roller in one of these areas and use your body weight to put pressure on top of it. Either roll back and forth, or for especially tight areas, you can apply constant pressure until you feel the muscle relax. At the end of the week, you'll feel like a new person!
yours in health,
dr samantha boldt
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