What is a Foam Roller?
Foam rollers are a inexpensive way or releasing tightened muscles in the body. Think of it as a personal massage therapist slowly taking the tension away. Sounds nice doesn't it? Well, it is and there are benefits by owning your own.
Uses Of Foam Rollers
Massage- Foam Rollers since it was first introduced in the 1980s has been used by healthcare professionals, athletes, and patients alike to loosen up common areas of tightness such as your outer thigh (tibial band, ITB), quadriceps, or upper back.
Exercise- Foam Rollers can be used in a multitude of exercise routines and programs such as Pilates and yoga . The foam roller is used used to create an instability that challenges the core, while promoting strength and balance. It is also used to increase flexibility and range of motion, such as stretching and bending exercises.
Benefits Of Foam Rollers
There are other benefits other than using it for massage and exercisingto having a foam roller of your very own:
Lightweight
Inexpensive
Self Accupressure
Lightweight- Foam Rollers are light so most individuals are able to lift and use it easily no matter the age or gender.
Inexpensive- Many foam rollers are bellow $30 such as the ones we offer here at The Rx Saver. So it is a great gift for you and your loved ones as well as it saves you hundreds in the long run due to the fact you no longer will have a need to go to a massage therapist who can change anywhere from $20 to $100 per hour.
Self Acupressure- By using your own body, gravity and the foam roller you can do self acupressure to release tension and restore chi or balance your chakra which a lot of acupuncturist do for their clients.
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