Thread: Foam roller?

Sorry I forgot to send the link.
http://www.luckis.com/catalogchannel.php

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...123109?ie=UTF8

That's what I have.

Better do an edit cuz I cant see shit.

I recently bought a roller from power systems. Its about 4 feet long and works perfectly. Some pains are gone while other muscles are now sore. Never done this stuff before, but its effective and at times, relaxing.

I got a more expensive one just for making it look nice and inviting to clients. I will prolly get more, but from what I saw on some sights, its basically a pcv pipe with foam around it. I thought, if I am going to pay money for THAT I might as well pay for one that someone put a little more time into making.

Oh there it is.

I have one like the Premium EVA Roller, only mine is longer.

Thanks guys. So do you start with a softer one and then progress to a denser/harder one, that's what I don't know.

Once I woke up in the middle of the night having intense pains throughout my lower/mid back whenever I breathed in. It wasn't your average stiff or sore back pains, it was like daggers poking me, it was very uncomfortable. I couldn't sleep with it so I got up and watched TV for a while. I thought it was my kindeys. I didn't know what to do, didn't feel like going to the hospital. The idea to foam roll popped in my head. I went in my basement, foam rolled my back for about 10 seconds, and the pain was gone 100%. I went back to bed and the pain didn't come back. Turned out it was a musclular thing.

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What exactly is this thing? You roll on the ground with it behind your lower back?

This is my favorite foam roller. It has a PVC core so it doesn't deform with repeated use.
http://www.performbetter.com/detail.aspx?ID=4592

Also, if you want to learn more about using it, the perform better website offers a free downloadable PDF file with more information.
http://www.performbetter.com/catalog...FoamRoller.pdf

As well as two DVD's (probably more info than you want/need):
http://www.performbetter.com/detail.aspx?ID=4673
http://www.performbetter.com/detail.aspx?ID=4689

And here is some information (also from PB) about Self-Myofascial Release

GoalGetter, awesome avatar!

Originally Posted by fufu

GoalGetter, awesome avatar!

Meowwwww! hahahahahahahaha i was waiting to find the perfect one.

Originally Posted by GoalGetter

This is my favorite foam roller. It has a PVC core so it doesn't deform with repeated use.
http://www.performbetter.com/detail.aspx?ID=4592

This is one of the choices we have where I work. That's a great choice. It is also stiffer and doesn't deform as much when you lay on it, so you can get more pressure in one spot. The large diameter works really well for doing thoracic extensions over it too. If you're a real sadist, you could always take out the PVC pipe and roll on that too. I've tried it; now THAT is pain...

Originally Posted by GoalGetter

Meowwwww! hahahahahahahaha i was waiting to find the perfect one.

It's a keeper for sure, mrow.

Thanks GG, fufu, Cow and AKIRA for all the great info. GG the PDF file with all the exercises were very helpful. I got one today and just finished rolling on it after a kick ass bike ride. It was great! How did I live without this thing!