5 key points of foam shaft massage to relax muscles

The foam shaft is a tool that can help you with self-fascial relaxation (SMR). The principle is to relax the muscle fascia by its own weight, improve the ductility of the soft tissue, and have the effect of stretching muscles. It is convenient and affordable for office workers, sports habits, and users who are performing training.

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The use of the foam shaft is not very difficult. If used properly and combined with the correct practice mode, it does improve muscle stretch, improve body function, and resolve muscle tightness. (But we must understand that the foam shaft is just a tool, not an artifact, it can solve all joint and muscle problems)

But because it looks simple, some newbies may ignore some of the eyebrows used, and take the roller and roll hard. In response, David Reavy, founder of React Physical Therapy, suggested using it. As a physical therapist, he will share how to properly use the foam shaft.

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Tip 1 Keep the foam shaft away from your neck and lower back

Generally, roller massage is not recommended for back and forth in the neck and lower back. On the one hand, the muscle groups in these two places are too small. Hard pressing and rolling may bring more pressure to the spine, causing surrounding Muscles are more tense or have problems with overstretching.

David Reavy said that many times the lower back and cervical vertebrae feel uncomfortable. It may be caused by the tightness of the muscles in the adjacent leg and the tight trapezius muscle. You can relax the suspected part first. If it still does not improve, it is recommended. Find a professional to help find out the exact cause.

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Tip 2 foam shaft can be used for fixed point pressing

If you find a sore point when you use the roller back and forth massage, don't just roll back and forth. Sometimes rolling back and forth may inhibit your muscles and make them protective and entangled, David Reavy said.

Find the tangled sore point, you can use the "fixed point", fixed on the roller for a period of time, stretch the muscle fascia and muscles, wait until you relax and try to extend the rolling range, which will not solve the problem than just rolling back and forth Come to help.

Tip 3 You can also use the roller in the morning.

Many articles mention that stretching can be done before going to bed, relaxing and how much sleep is helpful. Using a foam shaft is a means, but this does not mean that the foam shaft can only be used before going to bed. David Reavy mentioned that the body uses a lot of muscles and joints after getting up, so he is more supportive of using the rollers after getting up, which helps to increase the flexibility of one day's activities.

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Tip 4 Use the roller for full body relaxation

Some people may realize that their muscles are tight before they relax. In fact, the foam axis is not limited to the condition of muscle tightness; it can also be used to open joint mobility, warm up, relax after exercise, stretch before bedtime, etc.

Furthermore, some sore spots may be caused by over-stretching of the myofascial fascia, so it is recommended that you perform systemic compression when using the roller to relax, even if the purpose is different, but it is helpful to most people.

Tip 5 Extend the time of using the roller

How much time do you spend using the rollers? David Reavy said that a sore point to relax completely, usually takes 30-60 seconds; if it is a crossover, it can only solve the feeling of the surface, and the deep tissue still has problems. Moreover, there are so many parts of the body that need to be soothed. It is recommended to spend 20-30 minutes on the rest day and do a full press!

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The foam shaft does not only press back and forth at the sore point, but also the timing and mode of use. But don't think of it as a panacea, think that you have a problem with your body and you can solve it with it. In fact, poor body control, muscle imbalance, joint pain, muscle injury, etc., are still professional, special person can help you solve.

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