Running for Women: Ditch the Excuses and Start Loving Your Run by Newon Danica

Author:Newon, Danica [Newon, Danica]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Published: 2015-10-29T22:00:00+00:00

FOAM ROLLING

Using a foam roller to alleviate muscle tightness after a run is called “self-myofascial release,” which really just means self-massage. In the past, only professional athletes and physical therapists used this method, but now it’s become common for anyone to do it.

What you’re looking for when foam rolling is a “trigger point.” Trigger points are knots that form at specific areas in your muscles because of overuse or insufficient stretching. Putting pressure on these trigger points is painful, but it’s a great way to be proactive in your own injury prevention and recovery. It’s comparable to deep-tissue massage, except that you get to control the amount of pressure and the place where it’s applied. Foam rolling helps your muscles recover faster so you can get back to running and living pain-free.

Foam rolling can be uncomfortable, but it shouldn’t be unbearable, so don’t go too hard on yourself. You may feel a release of pressure as you continue to roll out the sore area.

Even if you’re not experiencing any pain or tightness, foam rolling can help keep your muscles loose and injury-free. Do it proactively.

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