Self-massage eases muscle tension, increases circulation & re-educates muscles to rest at a longer length.
Here are some tips for different muscle groups
Here are some tips for different muscle groups
Similar to a deep tissue massage, this routine allows the hamstring muscle to be kneaded & pressed into the roller, helping to release small knots & tight areas.
If your hamstrings are tight, it can easily cause discomfort & pain in many surrounding areas, even down to your feet!
If your hamstrings are tight, it can easily cause discomfort & pain in many surrounding areas, even down to your feet!
- Begin seated with hands behind you, hips off the floor & foam roller under L hamstring.
- Keep L leg relaxed & long with R knee bent over the roller & R foot on ground.
- Begin to press into R foot on ground, slowly moving the body back as the foam roller rolls up the L hamstring.
- Keep L leg relaxed as you roll.
- Glide up & down the muscle for 30-60 seconds concentrating on any tighter areas.
- Switch sides.
A simple technique to relieve tension in back muscles along the sides of the spine. You will need: 2 tennis balls, yoga mat, sock & rubber band.
Additional tip: Place 2 tennis balls in sock & close open end with rubber band. |
A simple technique to help ease foot pain e.g. from plantar fasciitis
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