Five Stretches to Get the Most Out of Your Foam Roller
Foam rollers provide excellent relief for back and neck pain. When used properly, foam rollers make a world of difference in curing stiffness and aches. When a foam roller itself isn’t enough to do the trick, you can turn to us at Active Health. We feature a group of skilled doctors with more than 100 years of shared experience in effectively treating illnesses and injuries. Here are the five best stretches to use with a foam roller:
1. Lateral Quad Massage
This is one of the most effective foam roller stretches for both knee pain and tight quads. Placing the roller perpendicular to your body, lay your right thigh over it while keeping it straight and turning your foot facing left. Keep your left leg bent and hip open, always placing the foot directed left. Place your left hand on your thigh and lean your right forearm facing ahead and roll your body slightly ahead and towards the floor and then back.
2. Hamstring Roll Out
This simple stretch goes a long way. Place your right hamstring over the roller and your hands under your shoulders facing backward for support. Use your bent left leg and arms to roll back and forth and feel your hamstrings release.
3. Adductor Massage
To relieve your groins and knees simultaneously, try this stretch. Lie with your stomach on the ground and bend your left leg at a 90-degree angle over the roller while keeping your right leg straight. Shift your weight back and forth using your arms to direct you.
4. Tricep Smash
This tricep stretch does wonders for tight shoulders. Kneel on the floor with your foam roller perpendicular to you and place your right tricep onto it while flexing your forearm up and down.
5. Upper Back Extension
Lying down with your upper back on the foam roller, hug yourself with your arms across both shoulders while lifting your upper body up. This releases the upper back and shoulders.
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