
Chris Juneau, D.P.T., C.S.C.S., a physical therapist at the in Houston, tells SELF that all rollers have the same intention: to improve soft-tissue flexibility, increase blood blow, and diminish pain. (Nelson herself even uses it on flights.) This roller may work best for me, but experts say that different people will prefer different types of massage tools for a few reasons. It’s also much more convenient to use than other tools because it’s easier to travel with, and it can easily be used while you're sitting on a locker-room bench, lying on the couch or in bed, or discreetly even sitting in your cubicle at work.

I typically use it for three to five minutes on each quad after a morning run, while quickly catching the morning news before hopping in the shower. Distinguish Technogym equipment makes the products. Leading global manufacturer of home & commercial fitness & gym equipment. “No matter what level of performance you are at, putting in this extra recovery practice will help you feel better every day and ultimately be more willing to put in the work and give it your all in your daily exercise routine,” she says.
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“If, for instance, you know your IT band or calves are always tight, keeping an eye on all these little aches and pains and regularly rolling them out will help you to keep moving forward.” But the ROLL Recovery R8 wasn’t created with just professional athletes in mind Nelson recommends it for runners of all levels, from beginners to high-volume runners, and definitely those who are injury prone. Using the ROLL Recovery R8 before and after training runs has helped me to stay fresh between workouts and races,” Nelson tells SELF. “While I’ve been lucky to not get too many injuries during my career as a professional athlete, I have always focused on consistent recovery practices to stay injury free. This tool aims to provide deep myofascial release for the muscle groups used by endurance athletes, while also helping to increase blood flow. The Nelsons got the idea to build this product after the cost of regular massages became too expensive and they were also dissatisfied with the home tools available to them. The ROLL Recovery R8 (which was created by professional marathoner and her mechanical engineer and cyclist husband, Jeremy) is actually the only massage tool on the market that is FDA approved as a medical device. Fascia, is the glue-like fibrous tissue that surrounds muscles and bones.) “After exercise, muscles tear down and rebuild, and myofascial release and rolling may help to discourage adhesions (knots in the connective tissue) from forming in less-than-optimal areas.” Although the research is not conclusive, on 11 men suggests that foam rolling before exercise may improve power and agility. 'Self-myofascial massage can be a useful tool to encourage a more efficient use of the muscles and promote blood flow to the proper areas,” LaMond tells SELF.

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Barret LaMond, D.P.T., a physical therapist and certified orthopedic manual therapist at in Houston, tells SELF that she sees a lot of patients with that impact their ability to move and exercise efficiently.


Loading As it turns out, my skepticism was definitely misplaced-and potentially holding me back from performing my best.
