Your body knows when it is in danger and it activates a reflex to pull back/tighten. Hard rollers can work out sore muscles from athletic exertion without harm but when you use a hard roller on a truly INJURED part it can cause the body to guard... which then activates this reflex and tightens more instead of releasing!
Using a soft foam roller instead of a hard one can create opportunity for the tissues in your body to soften and release tension without causing pain and guarding. It is very important to gently roll over areas of tension and create hydration of the fascia. Follow the link below to see the BEST soft foam roller out there, designed with a great deal of scientific research and a whole program on how best to use this tool for release. Don’t be fooled by imitations, get the original here…
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