Foam rollers

Self-massage with foam rollers

Foam rollers are mostly cylindrical, but they are also available in other shapes. Foam rolling is a comparatively new massage technique and is part of the term self-myofascial release, which stands for the massage of the own body; self-massage. Foam rollers are available with a flat surface or with a relief surface and in different hardnesses. 

When to use a foam roller? 

Foam rollers are often used for the reduction of tension and stiffness in the muscles. With a foam roller, pressure on the trigger points (knots) and adhesions in the muscles are created. This way, the muscles are getting loose and it provides a liberating feeling. The foam roller is very suitable for athletes, for instance after the training, and for physiotherapists, for instance during rehabilitation exercises. The foam rolling can be exercised both before the training as warming-up and after the training as cooling-down. 

Benefits of foam rollers

Foam rolling has many benefits, like the improvement of the blood circulation, the resolution of trigger points, the enhancement of the flexibility, the reduction of muscle pain and the prevention for injuries. 

Purchasing foam rollers

PhysioSupplies has a wide range of foam rollers from diverse brands, like TriggerPoint, The Stick, Blackroll and the private brand FysioSupplies: FS. For beginners, a soft foam roller is advised. For people with more experience in foam rolling, a harder foam roller with more relief is advised. Do you need help to find the right foam roller for you or do you have questions? Then get non-binding in contact with our customer service.