Foam rollers are practically a staple exercise tool throughout any exercise arena, including the home. Gyms, yoga classes, exercise groups, sporting teams, there is a strong possibility they will recommend using a foam roller.

The common reason people buy a foam roller is to help relieve muscle tension, but there is more to foam rolling then just relieving tight muscles.

Here are 5 amazing reasons why foam rolling every day is beneficial.

1. Reduces recovery time

Foam rolling attracts blood flow and primarily oxygen to an affected area which will allow the healing process to kick into action. This means recovery from an exercise/sport work out or an injury is reduced. You don’t necessarily foam roll on the injured or sore section, but foam rolling around it will increase flow to that area, allowing it to repair quicker. By maintaining this process each day you will get back to what you love in no time.

2. Myofascial release

The fascia in your body basically holds your muscles, bones, nerves, organs etc together. In times of stress and trauma, the fascia can tighten up, restricting the function of certain body parts. By foam rolling, you are essentially releasing the fascia so it becomes more flexible, therefore allowing the stress and tension to reduce. Foam roll every day to maintaining a flexible fascia.

3. Helps reduce nerve pressure

When your fascia is tight, it creates tension for the muscles inhibiting the nervous system. By releasing the fascia, the nervous system has more freedom to carry out its duties, as it relieves pressure on nerve fibres. Foam rolling every day can ensure your nerves are sending those vital signals when you need them most.

4. Core activation

Your form in any activity is vital to its correct performance. This is key to foam rolling. If you maintain ideal postures when you are foam rolling it ensures you get the most out of each routine. By doing this you can activate your core through each motion. It’s like a mini Pilates workout every time you wrestle with your roller. Enjoy it every day and make sure you take your time through each exercise to get the most out of it.

5. Spinal flexibility and stability

When you foam roll through your back, you are activating your core and releasing your fascia. The movement of your spine is influenced by many things and couple of those is the flexibility of the fascia surrounding it, & the ability of your core to support it. By foam rolling every day you create an ideal environment for your spine to move freely and maintain stability.

I’m sure there are more reasons to foam roll, but equally sure these 5 reasons are enough to convince you of the benefits of foam rolling.

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