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Runners: foam roller/the stick? suggestions needed

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  • andreabball
    andreabball Posts: 90 Member
    http://tptherapy.com/
    agreed! I have The Grid TP roller and LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
    -Andi
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    Tennis balls, soft balls all do the trick on the cheap too.
  • crystalinda
    crystalinda Posts: 151 Member
    I've got a Sprinter stick, its really good. I use it on my calfs, quads and hams.

    I've also got a foam roller which is better for ITB and glutes. I wouldn't be without either.

    Yeah, I've heard that they both serve different purposes, I've got the roller but will soon be getting the stick as well.
  • Flyntiggr
    Flyntiggr Posts: 898 Member
    Tennis balls, soft balls all do the trick on the cheap too.

    I also use a lacrosse ball on my hip flexors and bottoms of my feet.
  • Hurricane_C
    Hurricane_C Posts: 806 Member
    I have a ball that I use for my feet (from when I was in dance) but what is the stick and foam roller? Where do I get them and about how much do they cost?
  • johndawson22
    johndawson22 Posts: 1
    Love muscle rollers feels great on my calves! I prefer a handheld muscle roller anyone else?
    http://zzathletics.com/Golf-Ball-Muscle-Roller-20-GBMR1.htm
  • amybg1
    amybg1 Posts: 631 Member
    Get both!!!

    I have a high-density roller which I use regularly as my calves especially can get tight rather quickly - plus I foudn it helped with my flexibility training.

    My PT used The Stick on my quad once when I was being treated for various knee injuries but I much prefer my Tiger Tail which I will bring along in my gym bag or even my backpack if I have a busy/highly active day and know that I'll be paying for it sometime soon...Tiger tail has 2 versions. the regular size fits well in my bag but they also have a travel size
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