Does Foam Rolling Help Sports Tissue Injuries?

I use a very firm roller quite often and it definitely helps me.

I need to get back to my rolling stretching and cardio as my body just functions better.
 
I use one regularly and it's a very noticeable improvement. I usually roll out my legs and back after working them out. I find it cuts down on leg soreness quite a bit
 
I just incorporated this for my knee. I thought odd but rolling the quad, side of the leg and the hip helped tremendously. It helped so much I bought their roller and use it every second day. A small foam ball works good for places the large roller can’t get at.
 
My coach has me doing a lot of rolling stretching, band and core work
About half my time in the gym is this stuff

Result
I feel 10 years younger
Way less pain
Better flexibility
Lifts are going up
 
Bagua said:
It appears I may be purchasing a roller of some sort. Thanks, guys.
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Make sure you get a good one. It seems like such a simple thing and they'd all be the same. However, I bought a cheap one and within a couple months the thing cracked and fell apart. I'm not even a big dude.

I also enjoy the one I have since it has different "bumpy sections...?" idk if that makes sense. But it has like 3 different sections. The big ass bumps are good for my back and smaller ones for legs, then smooth section for other areas. Big bumps basically enter my soul so can't always use them
 
....said Dr Baumgart.....In his opinion it is clear today that foam rollers cannot substitute manual therapy to loosen tight muscles. "A physical therapist or massage therapist is able to treat a patient in the appropriate physiological direction of movement. He becomes aware of any tension of the body against his movements", he explains.
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for myself, i agree with this. foam rollers just cant apply enough force for most spots. i use a 6" sewage pipe and a lacrosse ball then stretch the parts after.
 
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Sorbate said:
I use mine all the time.

Also if you want another great tip, convert your jig saw into a percussion massager. It is even better than a foam roller.

https://www.amazon.ca/Tulas-Percussion-Massage-Massager-Attachment/dp/B07P2YQHHN/ref=sr_1_26?crid=108SOXCDH0UCP&keywords=percussion+massager&qid=1563845435&s=hpc&sprefix=Percussion,automotive,160&sr=1-26
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That's a great tip, I was wondering when somebody would start making those attachments, might have to buy a set.
 
gondar1 said:
That's a great tip, I was wondering when somebody would start making those attachments, might have to buy a set.
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I’ve beaten the shit out of them for 2 week, they are built very well.
Also I just hose clamped a short wood handle on the handle of my jig saw so I could lay down and massage it.
 
Sorbate said:
I’ve beaten the shit out of them for 2 week, they are built very well.
Also I just hose clamped a short wood handle on the handle of my jig saw so I could lay down and massage it.
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reviews on there mention the ball shaped ones are very soft, what say yee?
 
Half of the exercises make me think I'm going to be the awkward position of not being able to get up.
 
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