Foam rolling exercises make a great addition to your self-healing repertoire. This self-myofascial release technique can safely \u2013 as well as effectively – relieve tension, tightness and pain in your back. You can make use of these foam rolling exercises together with other healing approaches, such as massage, acupuncture or \u2013 alternatively – hot and cold therapy.<\/p>\n
The benefits of foam rolling are the following:<\/p>\n
In order to relieve pain and tightness in your back, perform these exercises three to four times per week, even if your symptoms are on the mend. The key is to prevent or relieve discomfort before it becomes chronic.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re facing intense pain, wait until you recover prior to starting foam rolling.\u00a0 You can perform the exercises on their own or before or after you work out.<\/p>\n
Make sure that you align your body correctly on the foam roller and make use of an exercise mat for cushioning. Exercise care when coming off the foam roller and give yourself up to one minute in order to relax before repeating an exercise or moving on to the next.<\/p>\n
This stretch can assist with relieving tension in your upper back as well as alleviating poor posture which stems from leaning or hunching forward frequently. It also assists with aligning your head, neck and spine<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n