Whether you’re an athlete, you spend a lot of time at a work desk or you just want a simple way to relieve stress, massage is key to improving your health and well-being. This guide has everything you should know about handheld percussion massagers and the best ones on the market. We’ll start with what … Read more
We all get those pesky little tender spots on our backs from time to time. The worst thing about them is just how challenging they can be to release. A back massage cane, or stick, is a tool that makes self-massage simple and easy while allowing you to reach trigger points many other tools can’t. … Read more
Muscle roller sticks have long been popular with runners, fitness enthusiasts, and athletes of all skill levels. Not only are they versatile and portable, but they allow the user to pinpoint painful trigger points in order to achieve myofascial release and eliminate muscle soreness. But how do you choose the right muscle roller stick for … Read more
The peanut massage ball, otherwise known as a double lacrosse ball, is an often overlooked myofascial release tool. Most people believe that a foam roller and a massage ball are the only tools that you’ll ever need, however, be wary about overlooking the benefits that a peanut massage ball can provide. Used properly, a peanut massage ball … Read more
Numerous studies show that myofascial release can be effective in releasing constricted muscles, alleviating musculoskeletal pain, and restoring flexibility to the joints, ligaments, and tendons of the body. Myofascial Release is thought to be even more effective when performed using myofascial release tools. In this buyer’s guide, we’ll explain what myofascial release tools are, how … Read more
If you are someone who suffers from persistent hunching or rounding of your shoulders, seeking to relieve tightness in your Pectoral (pec) muscles could be one of the simplest, yet the most effective solution to your problems. A lot of people have tightness in their pecs and what’s worse is that they don’t even know … Read more
Musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause of disability among working-age adults, accounting for 34 per cent of all workdays missed due to job-related injuries. One of the most common of these disorders is myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), also known simply as muscle pain. There are several treatment options available for those suffering from MPS, including … Read more
I’ve always had tight adductor muscles throughout my life. However, it’s only up until recently that I’ve decided to take the time to tackle this issue seriously. The adductors simply aren’t as glamorous to stretch as the hamstrings, calves or quads, and some of us may not even know what the adductors are! For this … Read more
I love trying out all kinds of myofascial release tools such as foam rollers and massage sticks, however, one of my all-time favourites are massage balls. Out of all the massage tools I’ve tried, I’ve found that I’ve gotten the most release from massage balls. I find them perfect for hitting deep knots and trigger points … Read more
I love trying all kinds of myofascial release tools and there are so many available on the market that I have yet to run out of new ones to try. In the beginning, I stuck close to the standard types of massage tools such as foam rollers and massage balls, however, last year I made the … Read more
When it comes to effective myofascial release I have always felt that there is a minimum set of tools you need to release all your muscles. The first being, one standard foam roller, and the second being a set of massage balls of differing sizes and densities. Through using the right techniques these two tools … Read more
Foam rolling is the new and upcoming term in health and fitness. It seems that everyone is now doing it. Foam rollers are exercise and massage tools that enable you to massage and release tight, sore trigger points. This practice is known as “myofascial release,” and “foam rolling” with a foam roller allows you to … Read more