Did you happen to run the Austin Marathon and Half Marathon®
over Valentine’s Day weekend? If you did, chances are some of you may be a
little sore from the extra you put on your muscles. And even if you aren’t a
marathon runner, any type of strenuous exercise can leave your body feeling
tense. One of the best ways to stretch out your muscles after a workout is to
use a foam roller. A foam roller is an inexpensive solution for improving your
range of motion and flexibility while relieving pain and soreness.
Where to Use a Foam
Roller
Using a foam roller is basically like giving yourself a deep
tissue massage. You simply roll it across a muscle and apply pressure to target
any knots or trigger points. Because your body weight is what creates the
pressure, you can raise or lower yourself using your hands and feet to control
the amount.
Texas Orthopedics’ physical therapist, Avery Rademacher was
the guest speaker at Silicon Labs for a foam roller
demonstration. She showed employees 8 different ways a foam roller can be used.
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