{"id":4953,"date":"2024-06-19T01:00:30","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T01:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/?p=4953"},"modified":"2026-10-13T16:23:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T16:23:29","slug":"foam-rolling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/foam-rolling\/","title":{"rendered":"Foam Rolling: What it Is and How to Do it Right"},"content":{"rendered":"

Foam rolling has become a popular technique to help loosen up your muscles to prepare for exercise and to help speed up recovery after an intense workout.<\/p>\n

Incorporating foam rolling into your fitness routine is something everyone can benefit from, and it\u2019s easy to learn how to do it.<\/p>\n

Foam rolling is also affordable and can be done before and after your workouts.<\/p>\n

You can individualize your recovery and target areas of tension to improve your range of motion, decrease your risk of injury, and keep you fresh for your next exercise session.<\/p>\n

Ready to learn more about foam rolling and how to do it right?<\/p>\n

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What is Foam Rolling?<\/h2>\n

Foam rolling is a form of self-myofascial release.<\/p>\n

Myofascial release is sometimes compared to massage, however, it is much more than that.<\/p>\n

This modality is an osteopathic manipulative technique that applies sustained pressure on restricted areas of connective tissue, also known as fascia, that surrounds your muscles and bones.<\/p>\n

Regular exercise results in microscopic muscle damage and inflammation.<\/p>\n

Over time this can lead to fascial scar tissue, which subsequently can cause muscle soreness and decreased range of motion.<\/p>\n

This in turn leads to decreased performance and pain during exercise.<\/p>\n

In order to recover between workout sessions and improve your fitness, methods to reduce muscle tension and soreness like foam rolling are a great option.<\/p>\n

Myofascial release can be done by a physician or physical therapist in a hands-on session.<\/p>\n

They apply pressure to release the restriction in connective tissue so that you have a greater range of motion and less pain.<\/p>\n

But what if you don\u2019t have access to a daily physical therapist with training in a myofascial release?<\/p>\n

Enter the foam roller and self-myofascial release.<\/p>\n

Self-myofascial release (SMR) is often recommended in the fitness realm to help treat muscle and soft tissue tension and pain.<\/p>\n

During SMR, you use your body weight on a foam roller to exert pressure on the targeted muscles and connective tissue.<\/p>\n

You can adjust your body position to isolate specific areas of the body and treat restrictions in the soft tissue.<\/p>\n

Foam rolling at home is a great way to self-massage, getting rid of tightness and pain!<\/em><\/p>\n