- Self-massage: how to treat your aches and pains<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- How to maintain muscle mass when you\u2019re injured<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- How to relieve muscle soreness after a hard workout<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- What\u2019s the difference between muscles, tendons and ligaments?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Why do muscles still hurt a few days after exercise?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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Best foam rollers: find the right type for you<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Smooth surface, high-density foam roller<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A first-time roller user might want to pick up a high-density, smooth roller for use on any of the muscles in the body. This type of roller has less \u2018bumps\u2019 for trigger point and is best used for general soft issue massage work.<\/p>\n
Meglio Foam Roller<\/strong><\/h4>\n
- Buy this high-density roller from Meglio on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Amazon<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nMade from closed-cell EVA foam with high density, this massage foam roller from Meglio claims to maintain its shape after prolonged use. The dotted grip surface provides improved motion and stability to maximise the massaging effect. The foam texture can help to relieve knots and tight spots, release stiffness in stressed muscles and break up soft tissue adhesion.<\/p>\n
These types of rollers can also help to increase blood flow while improving balance, flexibility and range of motion. As well as massaging sore muscles, it can be used for stretching, core strengthening and stability training.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>Grid surface foam roller<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A step-up from your smooth roller is the type you\u2019ll often see with a grid pattern of raised sections and smooth sections. This allows you to pause on tight spots for trigger-point release.<\/p>\n
Trigger Point GRID Foam Roller<\/strong><\/h4>\n
- Buy this foam roller from Trigger Point on Wiggle<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Wiggle<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nThe grid foam roller by Trigger Point is designed to be a versatile muscle massager for all large muscle groups. The different sections of the roller allow you to target which muscles to relieve by accessing trigger points on the body.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>Meglio Foam Roller 33cm<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n
- Buy this grid foam roller from Meglio on Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Amazon<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nAvailable in a range of colours from pink to black, the Meglio grid foam roller is a great choice for relieving tight spots and muscle soreness. The different sections of the roller provide three levels of pressure: high to firm, medium and tubular, low and flat.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>Raised-surface foam roller<\/strong><\/h3>\n
More advanced roller users may choose to go for a roller with a raised surface all over. Perhaps you\u2019re so used to using the roller that the smooth surface just doesn\u2019t do it for you anymore, and you need something that will really dig into those tight spots. Or maybe you want a funky looking roller to impress your non-sport mad buddies, either way this type of roller is not for the sports massage virgins out there.<\/p>\n
Massage and Mobility Roller \u2013 Soft<\/strong><\/h4>\n
- Buy this spiky foam roller on Decathlon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Decathlon<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTheragun Wave Roller<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n- Buy this self-vibrating roller from Theragun Wave on Wiggle<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Wiggle<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nLatest deals<\/h5>
<\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat is a trigger point ball?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A fan of the foam roller and what to know what other torture devices are available to fuel your sadistic sports massage urges? Look no further than the trigger-point ball. This is normally in the form of a hard-as-nails lacrosse ball, but you can also find increasingly spiky variations if you really want a world of pain.\u00a0 It\u2019s in the name, but a trigger point ball is the foam roller\u2019s smaller, more devious brother, and it packs quite a punch.<\/p>\n
Trigger Point Massage Ball<\/strong><\/h4>\n
- Buy this trigger point ball on Meglio<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Meglio<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nLatest deals<\/h5>
<\/div>Check out our tips for a full break down on how to use your foam roller <\/a>and the science behind how foam rolling aids muscle recovery<\/a>. Here are five other tools that aid recovery<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
However we recommend you seek professional advice from a physio or doctor before using a foam roller for the first time, or using any new recovery tool, and if it\u2019s painful stop and seek professional advice before continuing. It is always better to err on the side of caution. Stay aware and in-tune with what your body is telling you!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
If you are worried about any injuries, aches and pains always seek medical advice from a doctor or physiotherapist<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
- What is ART therapy and how is it different from sports massage?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Sports massage: What are the benefits of having a regular massage?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- 5 ways endurance sport and triathlon affects your musculoskeletal system<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- 3 common musculoskeletal problems cycling causes and how to treat them<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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- What is ART therapy and how is it different from sports massage?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Buy this trigger point ball on Meglio<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Buy this self-vibrating roller from Theragun Wave on Wiggle<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Buy this spiky foam roller on Decathlon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Buy this grid foam roller from Meglio on Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Buy this foam roller from Trigger Point on Wiggle<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
- How to maintain muscle mass when you\u2019re injured<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
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