Myofascial Release Methods

Foam rolling is one of those fitness tools that’s become wildly popular — and for good reason. It’s cheap, simple, and effective when done right. But here’s the problem: most people are doing it wrong. That’s not to say it’s useless — quite the opposite. Foam rolling can reduce muscle soreness, improve mobility, and speed Read More

Ever had a nagging pain in your shoulder that refuses to go away, even though you haven’t injured anything? Or perhaps your hips feel tight no matter how much you stretch? These are classic signs of trigger points — those irritable little knots in your muscles that can cause pain, limit movement, and throw off Read More

You finish a tough training session. Your muscles are tight, your body’s humming with effort, and all you want is something to help ease the tension and fast-track your recovery. You could book a massage — but what if you could get similar benefits, at home, on your own time? Enter self-myofascial release (SMR) — Read More

You’ve probably heard how great foam rolling and self-massage tools are for reducing soreness and improving flexibility. But here’s the often overlooked question: When is the best time to use myofascial release techniques? It turns out that timing matters just as much as technique. Whether you’re trying to unlock tight hips before a lift or Read More