A Tool for the Body

It seems like everywhere you look foam rollers are a growing trend. While foam rollers have been a staple of the ballet studio for a long time, many gyms, physical therapy studios, and homes have foam rollers today. A plethora of new studies and bodies of research, conducted by massage therapists and physical therapists alike, toot the soft-tissue benefits and flexibility improvements brought on by self-massage. Pain reduction, relief from stiffness, and increased flexibility are only a few of the benefits brought on by foam rolling!

How does it work? Let’s take a closer look! The cylinder of firm foam that compromises the roller pushes on the muscles and fascia while the body rolls along the roller’s contours. The fascia is a layer of tissue that surrounds the muscles and by loosening this layer, injuries are prevented and muscles are relieved of soreness. The biggest perk of foam rolling is that it can be done almost anywhere! Personally, I love foam rolling while watching TV.

With the rising popularity of foam rolling, there has been an increase in foam rolling products available to the market! Those of us who spend our days around the rosin box have tried all the various rollers available to the consumer. My personal favorite is the TriggerPoint Grid Foam Roller.

Since I rollout every day, the TriggerPoint foam roller is the perfect companion in my self-massage routine. The compact size of the TriggerPoint roller makes it easy to travel with; in fact, the TriggerPoint roller fits in all my bags. Since I roll out daily, the roller I use must be soft enough to avoid bruising. The TriggerPoint roller is just the right level of hardness to be effective but soft enough for daily use. The construction of the TriggerPoint roller is robust, so with all the travel and use, I never worry about my roller losing its shape or denting as other rollers do. My current TriggerPoint roller has been my companion for almost five years now! Lastly, this product cost $40 on Amazon.com, so it is accessible and affordable to a wide customer base.

Whether you roll with a TriggerPoint or another brand of foam roller, just make sure you get rolling!