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“I like this kind of roller for sustainable static work on certain areas, and I enjoyed using it on my tendons, where I felt that it allows a deeper work,” wrote massage therapist Polina Savelieva. Photo: Michael are just some of the ways to work on sore tendons after a long hike with a foam roller or release tension after a long day in the office. This usually means that you look at the points of contact of your body with the floor — the closer your hands or feet are to the roller, the more you can hold up and the less intense the pressure of the muscle on the roller. The worm combines the benefits of therapy balls with a foam roller to give you therapeutic relief from the neck to the feet and pretty much everything in between. The Pro-Tec Roller Massager is similar to the tiger tail, but its foam cover is segmented with the ability to push the segments together or apart. With these reservations in mind, Savelieva preferred the Product Stop Vibrating Foam Muscle Roller, the cheapest and quietest model we've tried, and I preferred the longer, more expensive and slightly louder volcanic vibrating foam roller. The 18-inch length of the Vulken Vibrating Foam Roller was enough for me to roll two legs at once (although this roll is still shorter and more expensive than our top pick). mistake, but not really is not much negative to be said about this role, except for the fact that for some people it may be too tight, at least as an entry-level role. Kidding aside, I have consistently rolled foam for four years and have used many different types and textures in my quest for the best self-myofascial release. What sets the High-Density Round Foam Roller 36" apart is twofold: the bargain price and the slightly rough texture — similar to the non-slip handles that you would attach to a tub — that prevent it from slipping under you when you roll or use it for your exercise routine. If your lower back hurts, lie on your back with the massage roller underneath, just sway up and down your body to relieve some of the tenderness. Since this roller is not made from a proven pro source — our massage therapist was surprised that Amazon is now even producing rolls — we don't know much about its long-term durability. Also, Resttotal Body Foam Rollera softer rolling newcomers (or those with a low pain threshold), Gaiam Restore's Medium-density roller has to give a little more than a solid black roller, but still its shape under pressure. You can also push the roller over so that only one leg is on it, and use the other foot on the floor (knees bent) to support part of your weight; this will be more intense because you hit only one leg. A bumpy, ridden, or otherwise textured roller can be good for targeting specific nodes (known as trigger points) or for someone who prefers even deeper work. The only drawback is its length; at just 15 inches, it is too short to roll larger areas such as the back (also on our dainty massage therapist) or both legs at the same time. The finlike ridges compresses, bends and deforms even under the slender body weight of our massage therapist, but in the way of a smooth rolling effect. What we liete:Our favorite thing about this roll was that it is available in four different sizes, so it's perfect no matter what area you try to massage. We evaluated each roller for:size, including diameter, length and weight/ in terms of softness/ use/ rolling and best applications, and how well it achieves also checked each for its best characteristics, shortcomings, and general usefulness, both individually and finally compared as a group. For example, when rolling out your hamstrings (back of the thighs), you can set up both legs at once, which is less intense, since the pressure is distributed over two legs. It is best to add that if people enjoy the vibrating sensation, they may be more inclined to roll foam for longer and more frequent, potentially increase the therapeutic effect of self-massage. Nevertheless, she warned: “I feel the same as with all knobbly roles: I do not think it is for the average user”, as they can increase the risk of bruising. At its highest setting, this roller is really noisy and, like other vibrating foam rollers, shorter (13 inches) and much more expensive than our top pick. We used every.