Regular exercise and a sound diet are key factors to a healthy lifestyle, but we often forget that taking time to recover is just as important. Self-myofascial release is a self-massage that can be done to release muscle tightness and trigger points (knots); one of the most common forms is foam rolling. It is an […]
Recover and Roll
By Lyja Levas We all know that regular exercise and a sound diet are key factors to a healthy lifestyle. We often forget, however, that taking time to recover is just as significant. In addition to adequate sleep, myofascial release is an important part of the recovery process. The myofascial system includes skeletal muscles and […]
Why We Should Roll
Sitting at your desk, and feeling a little tight? Well a quick 5 to 10 minute self-massage may help relax your body. A foam roller is best described as a large “log” made out of foam that helps your muscles warm-up for exercising as well as recover afterward. Self-myofascial release is the clinical term for […]