A simple yet effective method of getting the kinks out of your back. Most effective for middle and upper back, though it also works for the lower back.
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After reading several articles on bodybuilding forums as to the many benefits of foam rolling for recovery and tissue health, I finally found one of these rollers at a Target store nearby.
I had been suffering from severe delayed onset muscle soreness in my legs and lower back after a heavy weightlifting session. After watching the short DVD, I started rolling out small sections...as much as I could stand. The pain is very intense on tight muscles; but the payoff is immediate. As soon as you finish rolling a section, you can feel the reduced stress and tension in the muscle. My legs normally hurt for a full 4 days after a leg workout, and with the use of this product, I was done hurting in 2 days.
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I am a personal trainer that has been using this exact foam roll with my clients for nearly one year. Foam rolling, or Self-myofacial release (SMR), is a method that has been researched and used for many years to elminate adhesions (knots) in muscle tissue. It is a staple in all of my client's workouts, especially my own. I train at least 25 sessions per week and have only had to replace the roller twice do to warping and softening of the foam (this happens to all of them eventually). Be sure to pick this one up since it comes with a great DVD and is a bright color so you don't misplace it in the gym.
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