SMR - Self Myofascial Release - Massage

Fascia is a specialized connective tissue layer surrounding muscles, bones and joints and gives support and protection to the body. It consists of three layers - the superficial fascia, the deep fascia and the subserous fascia. Fascia is one of the 3 types of dense connective tissue (the others being ligaments and tendons) and it extends without interruption from the top of the head to the tip of the toes (1).

Fascia is usually seen as having a passive role in the body, transmitting mechanical tension, which is generated by muscle activity or external forces. Recently, however some evidence suggests that fascia may be able to actively contract in a smooth muscle-like manner and consequently influence musculoskeletal dynamics (2).

Obviously, if this is verified by future research, any changes in the tone or structure of the fascia could have significant implications for athletic movements and performance. This research notwithstanding, the occurrence of trigger points within dense connective tissue sheets is thought to be correlated with subsequent injury.

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[tbossbone]

when did you become a partner?!

[drummerlars]

i always have been mate!

[l3rownEyedl3ella]

This is definitely a fabulous idea for those aches and pains! Great job introducing us to this Jase! And P.S. your legs are NOT fat! haha

[drummerlars]

thanks

[2kids07]

i have to get one of them !

where do you buy them Jase?

[drummerlars]

Mark,

ebay

search foam roller

[gymhodgson]

OK - I failed at attaching a video (well the correct one anyways)

For some real pain - use a solid roller, think wine bottle/length of drainpipe etc.

A la K* at mobilitywod.blogspot

Respect.

[ShiatsuMD]

The foam roller and myo balls are now the most widely known and used self myofascial release methods. The ShiatsuBag is a new simple product that combines the benefits of both therapies and is lightweight and portable

[seansymons]

Those work great!

[thedrunkenhippy]

Wow, I've never seen anything like that! I'll have to be sure to get one.

[teamweights]

I use foam rollers often. I think the word "foam" throws people off, thinking that foam is soft and nice. These things are HARD and I agree Jason, you really have to work through some discomfort to get the benefits. Good video to introduced people to foam rollers if they have not seen them before.