Foam rollers for soreness?

Any one used the foam rollers to role out sore muscles - was it useful?

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  • I used it and was helpful a lot.
  • I use mine after running and it helps to massage the muscles. Does hurt though, so no pain no gain!
  • I agree with above^ but good to use before exercise as well
  • aarar
    aarar Posts: 684 Member
    I just recently discovered it and love it. The sore muscle relief is almost instant after I'm done (although it's torture while I'm doing it).
  • WhiteRabbit1313
    WhiteRabbit1313 Posts: 1,091 Member
    Yep. Love them! I've even used rolling pins. Haha! I use a hard medicine ball for my glutes. They seem to do better for getting the knots out there and in my hips.
  • krm0789
    krm0789 Posts: 134 Member
    I hadn't foam rolled in well over a year since switching from a nice gym to a crappy foam roller-less one. I just purchased my own boy have I missed it. Hurts like hell using it, especially on the IT band, but I feel better afterward.