A foam roller, which is much cheaper than a massage gun, can provide self-message benefits while alleviating muscle pain, improving range of motion and relaxing the nervous system. Certain foam roller ...

The Gaiam Restore Total Body Foam Roller, made of polyethylene foam, is less dense and therefore less intense on muscles than the EPP foam of firmer rollers. But it isn’t so soft that it immediately ...

Foam rolling and self‐myofascial release (SMFR) have gained prominence as accessible, non-invasive techniques to enhance sports performance and accelerate recovery. These methods involve the ...

Foam rolling has been popularized as one of the most effective and convenient methods of self-myofascial release by modern day strength and conditioning coaches. According to the American College of ...

I love a massage. You won’t see me toeing the start line of a race without one on the calendar for the following week. On vacation, I always try to find a spa. At home, I’m religious about foam ...

Regular exercise, stretching and simple self-care are proven ways to maintain spinal health and reduce pain risk over time.