Article Link Your IT Band is Not the Enemy (But Maybe Your Foam Roller Is) - Page 3

Vintage VFer · 01-30-14, 09:02 PM

There is a free PDF e-book by Mike Robertson with lots of self-myofascial release exercises. The PDF is 6.1 MB.

http://robertsontrainingsystems.com/...SMR-manual.pdf
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Nuggie's Auntie · 01-31-14, 06:32 AM

Thanks for posting this, Colleen. I've been reading it with interest. I hate rolling my IT band, so this give me a good excuse not to do it.

Joni O · 01-31-14, 08:09 AM

Here's a foam rolling video workout:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=khC5J1l...%3DkhC5J1lkC7s

lreidgreen · 01-31-14, 08:24 AM

Thanks Alta for the e-book. Mike Robertson is the real deal. Just last night I was looking for information and visuals on wrist extensor and flexor muscles. This was really helpful.

Candiceena · 02-01-14, 01:02 PM

I recently started using a foam roller. I am sedentary at work, have a desk job. Sometimes my glutes/quads/hams/IT band feel "constricted" for lack of a better word.

If they feel that way, or feel tight or ache-y, I foam roll them before bed. I actually felt a VERY deep knot release in my hamstrings the other night. It felt so good.

The first couple times it hurt to do my IT band, but I think I was doing it wrong.

Now it feels good, relaxing, and loosening. I will continue to foam roll it until I have issues. I think this is one of those things where ever body is a little different and you just have to listen to yours.

Sarah-lara · 02-01-14, 01:12 PM

I ordered the mini Grid roller on Groupon today. It's only a few dollars cheaper than Amazon and I'm sure I will regret it when the shipping takes forever, but still...it's pink.

Before I ordered it, I wondered about the research behind foam rollers, not just all the awesome testimonials I hear. I found this:
http://www.strengthandconditioningre.../foam-rolling/

eyefit · 02-01-14, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarah-lara

I ordered the mini Grid roller on Groupon today. It's only a few dollars cheaper than Amazon and I'm sure I will regret it when the shipping takes forever, but still...it's pink.

Before I ordered it, I wondered about the research behind foam rollers, not just all the awesome testimonials I hear. I found this:
http://www.strengthandconditioningre.../foam-rolling/

Sarah this is a FANTASTIC link explaining the nitty gritty about fascia, muscle and trigger points! Thank you SO much for this link! Bookmarked.

Sarah-lara · 02-01-14, 01:36 PM

Glad you liked it Colleen, because I may need someone to explain bits to me!

beyond.omega · 02-01-14, 03:22 PM

Hey Alta...I see what you mean that there could be a legitimate reason. I guess I just appreciated that the article ultimately tried to point out that the IT band is coupled to other muscles and a problem with the IT band could mean something underlying related to that.

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01-30-14, 09:02 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	There is a free PDF e-book by Mike Robertson with lots of self-myofascial release exercises. The PDF is 6.1 MB. http://robertsontrainingsystems.com/...SMR-manual.pdf . __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!

01-31-14, 06:32 AM
Nuggie's Auntie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I love that dirty water...	Thanks for posting this, Colleen. I've been reading it with interest. I hate rolling my IT band, so this give me a good excuse not to do it.

01-31-14, 08:09 AM
Joni O VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities, MN	Here's a foam rolling video workout: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=khC5J1l...%3DkhC5J1lkC7s

01-31-14, 08:24 AM
lreidgreen VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey	Thanks Alta for the e-book. Mike Robertson is the real deal. Just last night I was looking for information and visuals on wrist extensor and flexor muscles. This was really helpful.

02-01-14, 01:02 PM
Candiceena Join Date: May 2013 Location: Washington State	I recently started using a foam roller. I am sedentary at work, have a desk job. Sometimes my glutes/quads/hams/IT band feel "constricted" for lack of a better word. If they feel that way, or feel tight or ache-y, I foam roll them before bed. I actually felt a VERY deep knot release in my hamstrings the other night. It felt so good. The first couple times it hurt to do my IT band, but I think I was doing it wrong. Now it feels good, relaxing, and loosening. I will continue to foam roll it until I have issues. I think this is one of those things where ever body is a little different and you just have to listen to yours. __________________ ♥ Candice ♥

02-01-14, 01:12 PM
Sarah-lara VF Supporter Join Date: May 2003	I ordered the mini Grid roller on Groupon today. It's only a few dollars cheaper than Amazon and I'm sure I will regret it when the shipping takes forever, but still...it's pink. Before I ordered it, I wondered about the research behind foam rollers, not just all the awesome testimonials I hear. I found this: http://www.strengthandconditioningre.../foam-rolling/ __________________ Sarah

02-01-14, 01:36 PM
Sarah-lara VF Supporter Join Date: May 2003	Glad you liked it Colleen, because I may need someone to explain bits to me! __________________ Sarah

02-01-14, 03:22 PM
beyond.omega VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006	Hey Alta...I see what you mean that there could be a legitimate reason. I guess I just appreciated that the article ultimately tried to point out that the IT band is coupled to other muscles and a problem with the IT band could mean something underlying related to that.