How do you use your foam roller?

HeavyDutyDev

This question stems largely from curiosity and a general interest in making better use of my foam roller (and other trigger point products). I'm curious how folks out there use their foam rollers. Do you target specific muscles that are having issues? Muscles you use more frequently (e.g., calves, hamstrings, hip flexors for cyclists)? Do you use it as a general way to gain flexibility and stay loose? Do you have a specific routine you do every day? Do you alternate areas of the body on different days?

Is there any guidance out there on the best way to fully leverage trigger point therapy? Should it be combined with something like yoga for general flexibility, plus trigger point therapy for specific problem muscles?

Curious to hear what everyone has to say!

cantfail

There are a couple of areas I always hit. Rolling the IT band is really important because it is really hard to stretch. I also like to roll through the glutes. Laying on the roller to stretch the chest feels really great and is relaxing. If you want to see lots of techniques for using the roller, go to YouTube. There are several videos there.

yogicarl

great for walls, but for corners you can't beat a paintbrush.

HeavyDutyDev

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