Well, I finally broke down and purchased my very own foam roller. I had decided this would be the week when I saw them on sale in the Target ad. Still $17 for a glorfied piece of foam, but better than $25 (though I may wish I had splurged on the longer one). It came with a little 15 min DVD with a few exercises demonstrated by a Gumby-like Indian yogi-looking guy. I also proceeded to check out a few other exercises on Youtube and try some out that were supposed to "cure shin splints in 1-2 days".
But here is the thing...OUCH! First, I had no idea how tight I was in so many places. I thought it was just a few spots on my legs, but turns out I need to be stretched on a machine like one of those medieval racks. I watched some TV and rolled and rolled. I had tears come to my eyes more than once and had to lay off. Then I'd hit it again. Will I be glad that I did this? Or will I suffer more?
So tell me - is your foam roller a friend or foe? Either way, which moves do you the most good?
Friend but then you knew that already!
ReplyDeleteI've used it a lot but its not my favorite thing to do (because it hurts!). I like the IT band rolling and the hamstrings and quads. I also use it on my tailbone when it's sore from biking.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE my foam roller because it hurts so good....rolls out those kinks and pains! Just rolled tonight. :)
ReplyDeleteYou got a good price on the roller. That thing hurts like crazy!!! Sometimes I wonder why that is a good thing.
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ReplyDeleteI love mine, it does hurt at first, but then once you loosen up, you'll love it!
ReplyDeleteThe foam roller is a necessary evil, I'm afraid. I use it every day on my calves. You "sort of" get used to it.
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