02-22-15, 12:47 PM | |
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I think it was from this group that I learned about foam rolling and similar. Right now I have three things: foam roller, Jill Millers Ball and a cheaper version of the rolling stick.
My roller is pretty small and came with a short instructional video from the Core Performance guy (I like his work, but have trouble remembering his name. It is only big enough for half my body (some at my gym are pretty long). My foam roller is the 18" From GoFit. (For some reason I am having trouble getting the link to work, it is about $20 but works great for rolling and fits in my apartment, but it is not so well for some workout DVDs that use a foam roller for core work). I have Jill Millers tune up balls and a couple of her DVDs, I love them for feet, shoulders and smaller areas. I read here that there are some cheaper pink rubber balls that work just as well (in amazon's toy department and others). Lately, I added a massage stick as I received one for review (not paid). I find the stick really handy for the shin areas or to use while standing or stretching. I don't think it goes quite as deep as the roller or balls but is more relaxing since I don't have to do contortions to use it. I actually posted a (very amateurish as it is my first) video and written review on my blog: http://www.feelingfit.info/2014/12/t...ckvideoreview/ I think it will depend a little what you want to use it for and also how much storage space you have. There are less expensive and more expensive brand-name options for each.
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02-23-15, 06:47 PM | |
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For the original poster...
I have never used a foam roller, but I do have Jill Miller's On Demand Pain Relief massage therapy kit which uses her yoga tune up balls. This two disc set gives you the option to use the balls on the floor or the wall. Jill says the wall is a little more gentle of the two workouts, and also using two balls inside the mesh bag is a little less intense than using one individual ball. I just did the floor workout yesterday and followed the entire sequence. She starts with upper back and you work down the spine (or to the left/right) with shoulders, lower back, hips, buttocks, and a bonus neck/jaw routine. Jill demonstrated where to place the balls, using a model of the skeletal system, and she also has two class participants who are doing the therapy along with you, so you can view where the balls are on their body, too! Jill is very good at explaining where you should be placing the balls as well as how you should be feeling. Once balls are positioned you move your body up/down or side to side while laying in relaxed position on floor or slight bridge with hips raised just off the floor, in some instances. She basically walks you through each routine/sequence. What I noticed with the ball therapy is it creates a feeling of heat sensation just underneath the skin where the pressure is applied. I found it very relaxing for neck, and you immediately feel more balanced and aware of how tense/tight you had been before after the application of the balls. Circulation is definitely improved, as well as imbalances. For me, since this was my first time through, i was sore after using the balls. And, even today I am still feeling like I do after a visit to chiropractor of physical therapist...relief but also sore in all the right places, even though laying on the balls isn't comfortable or something I was used to. It's not relaxing immediately, since it's a bit intense, but you do feel better afterwards. Kinda hard to explain. I do want to try the wall sequences/routines so I can compare and contrast, but need a few days to recover. I'm sure with repeated use of the balls you get used to the ah ha moments, like the class participants seemed to be feeling.
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02-23-15, 11:53 PM | |
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I've been silent on this thread by cause I have no experience with these equipment, but I bought I would chime in. But have you tried Barbara Benagh's YfSR-the SI Joint routine for this problem? It might take care of it without the specialized equipment (although you might need a couple bolsters.)
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02-24-15, 11:58 AM | ||
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In contrast, Yamuna has two types of half-domes for feet and Jill works feet with her regular balls. (Sorry for the delay; I've been traveling.) |
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