Foam Rolling

[Furbz]

https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/4-foam-rolling-tips-for-endurance-athletes/

 

thanks for the link

 

my calves are my worst. foam rolling them has really freed them up

[Sidersky]

Works wonders but you should chat with a pilates instructor for tips and tricks and what not-to-do in order to avoid injury. I can highly recommend my wife's studio in JHB (Bryanston) as she specialises in cycling and running athletes.

 

Keep at it with the ITB - you'll get there and then it's far less painful after each exercise.

Does your better half have a website or contact details?

[JBK]

Does your better half have a website or contact details?

LOL... For Sure...

 

http://www.signaturepilates.co.za

 

 

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[SwissVan]

Question for those who know:

 

Normally after exercise for no special reason i roll and then stretch

With foam rolling and stretching post exercise, is it better to:

1. Roll then stretch
2. Stretch then roll
3. Whatever

[AlanD]

I'm considering getting a foam roller for my knee and lower back.

 

Seems there's quite a variety of rollers out there. What are you guys using?

[gummibear]

This torture device was recommended to me by my physio for my calf.Works great on quads and hamstrings to [emoji106]

 

It did hurt in the beginning but got used to it now.

[SwissVan]

I'm considering getting a foam roller for my knee and lower back.

 

Seems there's quite a variety of rollers out there. What are you guys using?

 

Plain old "Black Roll" roller...smooth and hard. 

I find the ones with a rough surface or little knobs on them are a bit unpredictable / inconsistent when it comes to applying pressure.

[AlanD]

Will this rolling thing help with my outer knee pain (presumably some ITB related stuff) and lower back pain?

 

I was reading that it's advisable not to roll on the lower back but rather the hips/thighs as the muscles are inter connected.

[SwissVan]

Will this rolling thing help with my outer knee pain (presumably some ITB related stuff) and lower back pain?

 

I was reading that it's advisable not to roll on the lower back but rather the hips/thighs as the muscles are inter connected.

I also battle with lower back pain on my one side and use a combination of stretching and rolling. Although I would say the stretching is more beneficial for the LBP.

[coppi]

You guys should ask the Mrs/ Partner for a massage........best option but can get costly [emoji23]

 

 

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[AlanD]

You guys should ask the Mrs/ Partner for a massage........best option but can get costly [emoji23]

 

 

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The cost might be worth the happy ending????

[Sniffie]

Question for those who know:

 

Normally after exercise for no special reason i roll and then stretch

With foam rolling and stretching post exercise, is it better to:

 

• Roll then stretch
• Stretch then roll
• Whatever

Roll then stretch for sure. Doesn't make sense the other way round. Try stretching a bicycle tube with a few knots in it. Won't stretch nearly as far as a knot less tube. The purpose of foam rolling is to loosen the 'knots'.

['Dale]

This torture device was recommended to me by my physio for my calf.Works great on quads and hamstrings to [emoji106]

 

It did hurt in the beginning but got used to it now.

I use a metal spiked ball for the hamsters

Just saying ????

['Dale]

 

Question for those who know:

 

Normally after exercise for no special reason i roll and then stretch

With foam rolling and stretching post exercise, is it better to:

• Roll then stretch
• Stretch then roll
• Whatever

Hopefully a cool down spin after your ride

Then gentle roll > gentle stretch > deeper roll > deeper stretch ????????‍♀️

[Gen]

Hopefully a cool down spin after your ride

Then gentle roll > gentle stretch > deeper roll > deeper stretch [emoji1601]‍♀️

That's interesting.. i have been wondering about that.. almost bought my son a small handheld roller for hockey tour..cause it gets a bit hectic on their bodies...I should've just bought it.

 

I see they also use those rollers before games/events..is that a practice regularly used?

 

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[SwissVan]

Will this rolling thing help with my outer knee pain (presumably some ITB related stuff) and lower back pain?

 

I was reading that it's advisable not to roll on the lower back but rather the hips/thighs as the muscles are inter connected.

 

After sukkeling 100km today with a sore lower back I coincidentally came (a sign...) across these stretches while watching some swimming tips from Dave Scott

 

http://davescottinc.com/sore-back-fix-the-hips/#comment-463