Lacrosse ball
Lacrosse ball massage is a form of self-myofascial release. Fascia, the thin sheath of connective tissue that covers all the muscles and organs of the body, is responsible for connecting muscle groups. When disrupted, it can cause pain and poor movement patterns. Tight fascia can pull the body out of alignment and increase pressure on muscles and joints, causing pain.
BENEFITS
free & effective massage any time
pain relief
decrease fatigue after exercise
decrease soreness after exercise
stretch and loosen the fascia
increase joint range of motion
TUTORIAL
Chose the treated area
Chose best posture for preforming the massage on selected area (sitting, standing, stretching certain part of body by performing special posture)
Put a ball on area and apply constant pressure and roll slowly around the area
You should feel pain, but after release you should feel significant relief
EXAMPLE
RESOURCES
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4508225 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4637917 http://www.ptonthenet.com/articles/the-science-of-self-myofascial-release-4036
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