If you've never invested in a foam roller -- commonly found at sporting goods stores for 20 to 40 bucks -- you're doing your muscles a major disservice. Regularly using a foam roller offers many of ...

Self-myofascial release has been gaining popularity over the years as a way to release tight muscles and improve mobility. There are even entire workout classes devoted to foam rolling — arguably the ...

Foam rollers, which are those cylinders often tucked into the corners of fitness facilities or home gyms, are used for self-myofascial release (SMR). SMR is essentially a form of self-massage, the ...

If you wake up every morning with an aching lower back or find yourself rubbing sore shoulders several afternoons a week, you’re far from alone. An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from some kind ...

Amy Kwan, DPT, PT, has been a physical therapist for over 10 years. Foam rolling might help relieve sore and tight muscles in your glutes and hamstrings. It may be unsafe to use a foam roller if you ...

If you’re over the age of 25, you’ve likely experienced back aches at some point in your life. Back pain is one of the most common types of muscle pains that adults experience. It could stem from ...

Foam roller exercises have a whole host of benefits – it’s no wonder people are raving about them. They’re a fantastic way to speed up the recovery process after an intense session and can minimise ...

Here’s what to know before adding a foam roller to your warm-up or cool down. Credit... Supported by By Ashley Abramson Like many people working from home during the pandemic, Veronika Javor, 39, ...