Dana Palmer Physical Therapy

I get a lot of questions about FOAM ROLLERS. Do I need a foam roller? How do I use a foam roller? What kind of foam roll should I get? What foam roll do you use? _____________________________________ My last foam roll post covered what the benefits are to help you decide whether it is for you or not. You can find that post here: To Roll or Not to Roll. So now that you've decided you want one, what type of foam roller should you get? I'll tell you exactly:  ANY one you like!   Pick your firmness, color, and price point. You absolutely do not NEED a $50 or $100 foam roller. The company may claim it is the "best", but remember it is just a foam roller. Like I said in my previous post, foam rolling is a "bonus" activity to all the other things that you do. It is not a miracle cure or a quick fix on it's own.  But if the pricier ones appeal to you and is in your budget then go for it!  It will work better if you are happier with it (that isn't a joke, it...

Foam Rolling.  MIRACLE tool or just another HYPED up product? And does it matter? There have been a lot of posts and debates on foam rolling. Many written by very compelling writers that would have you believe that foam rolling is a cure-all or completely useless. Like most things, I fall somewhere in the middle. Rarely is anything “all or nothing”. And you should beware of overly optimistic claims from someone who is trying to sell you something.  Will foam rolling for 5 minutes a day get rid of the pain you’ve had for 20 years? Not likely. Will foam rolling eliminate cellulite and turn back time? Nope. Will foam rolling detoxify your body? Ummmm . . . NO! If only all this were true. How easy it would be! Foam rolling can produce transient feelings of relaxation and reduction in tissue tension and pain (just like getting a massage or taking a vacation). Foam rolling can provide a nice prop to be able to perform exercises or increase joint mobility and...