Self-Massage Technique #2: Who Knew That Rolling Foam Along Your Back Could Reduce Tightness?
Not all foam is created equal.
You actually need a foam roller to reduce muscle tightness, muscle tension, and muscle soreness.
A foam roller is another tool that allows you to reduce muscle soreness in the comfort of your own home. Using a foam roller when you are feeling tense after a day’s work or feeling tight after a challenging workout will help promote circulation and muscle recovery so that you feel looser and less sore.
And, please feel free to share this blog with your friends and family who may also benefit from less muscle tension and soreness.
Self-Massage Technique #1: Can Rolling a Stick Over Your Body Really Help Relieve Muscle Tension and Muscle Soreness?
The answer: “YES!”
I know it sounds a bit crazy that a little tool called “the stick” can work wonders on your body… except that it really does… if you know how to roll this stick over your body correctly.
Many people keep their muscles tense because of stress, poor posture, and overdoing their activities. Many people also do not know how to correctly ease this muscle tension or help decrease muscle soreness themselves.
One simple technique using “the stick” or a rolling pin can help increase circulation, decrease muscle tension, promote muscle relaxation, and decrease muscle soreness. You can use “the stick” on muscles at the base of your head, along your neck and upper shoulders, low back, buttock region, thighs, lower legs, and even the bottom of your feet.
And, please feel free to share this blog with your friends and family who may also benefit from less muscle tension and soreness.
DIY Series – How to Perform Self-Massage with a Tennis Ball
Have you ever had that spot on your back right by your shoulder blade that felt tight, yet you couldn’t reach it?
Do you sit at a computer all day and experience shoulder and neck tension that doesn’t seem to go away?
If you answered “YES”, I can totally relate!
That’s why I do self-massage with a tennis ball. It’s a quick technique that can reduce tension and ease muscle tightness.
To learn more, I encourage you to watch a video from a DIY series I recorded during a recent Facebook live session.
You will learn:
- What happens to your body when self-massage is applied
- Why you would want to perform self-massage
- When NOT to perform self-massage
- How to perform self-massage with a tennis ball
You may view the video here: