Recovery with Foam Rolling Glutes (sore butt/ sore lower back) Reasons to consider mobilization (foam roller, lacrosse ball, trigger point cane, etc.): Muscle soreness in glutes from a recent workout Stiffness or limited motion with hinging or deadlifting Stiffness, limited motion, or discomfort in glutes, hamstrings, or calves at bottom of squat or squat-like movements …
Recovery with Foam Rolling Upper Sides of Your Back (your lats) Reasons to consider mobilization (foam roller, lacrosse ball, trigger point cane, etc.): Muscle soreness in the upper side of the back (lat area) from a recent workout Limited motion or feeling of a “block” during overhead movements (e.g., overhead press) Discomfort or pinching in …
Recovery with Foam Rolling Your Chest Muscles (your pecs) Reasons to consider mobilization (foam roller, lacrosse ball, trigger point cane, etc.): Muscle soreness in the chest from a recent workout Limited motion or feeling of a “block” during wide arm positions (e.g., giving someone a wide hug, pec flies, etc.) Uncomfortable slouched/forward-resting upper body posture …
Recovery with Foam Rolling Tensor fasciae latae or “TFL” (Front/outer hip) Reasons to consider mobilization (foam roller, lacrosse ball, trigger point cane, etc.): Muscle soreness in the front of the hip from a recent workout Tight Iliotibial tract (“IT band”) syndrome This may present as lateral knee or lateral thigh pain during squats, running, or …
Recovery with Foam Rolling Foam Rolling the Upper Back Reasons to consider mobilization (foam roller, lacrosse ball, trigger point cane, etc.): Mid-upper back muscle soreness from a recent workout Rounded shoulders, forward resting head/neck, or tight chest muscles, possibly due to poor posture while regularly working a seated desk-position or office-setting job. Limited motion or …