Foam Roller Technique

[salsapp]

Great instructions. Thanks. BTW, are you a physiotherapist?

[drdefabio]

Thanks. Actually, I am a Doctor of Chiropractic, board certified in sports and chiropractic orthopedics as well as a corrective and performance exercise specialist through NASM.

[drdefabio]

Excellent point, thanks for paying attention.

Yes, find the two most sensitive/ tight/tender point(s) on the muscle and stay on them for 30-40 seconds. This releases the deep adhesions, (knots). The technical term is ischemic compression, and is more effective at breaking down adhesions than just rolling. Rolling is good to keep the muscles loose, but will not get to those problem areas as well. This is supported by research and the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

[lommelykt23]

But on the other videos I have seen, they are always continously rolling. But here you say you should just stop when you find a hot spot. I am abit confused

[lommelykt23]

great thanks