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Post by lors11 on Oct 7, 2009 12:52:28 GMT -5
I've been using my foam roller to prevent injuries for several months now and I LOVE it. I have a question I'm hoping some of you can provide your input on. After a really hard run or race, when my leg muscles are sore..particularly with DOMS, when do you like to start back up with the foam roller? Do I let my legs rest/heal a day or two before putting them through the foam roller ringer or do I use the foam roller right away after a hard run or race? Any input/experiences you've had would be greatly appreciated! Thanks  |
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Post by Brian on Oct 13, 2009 0:42:28 GMT -5
I like to use the roller within an hour of a long/hard run, if I'm feeling stiffness. However, I'll try to apply milder pressure and more fluid rolling as opposed to really digging into certain spots.
The deeper, adhesion breaking type of rolling should be done once your muscles are more recovered from your hard effort. A good rolling can be on par with a deep tissue massage, if you have the pain threshold to inflict it on yourself, which ultimately means you break down muscle fibers and need time to recover from it. This type is best done a couple days after your hard effort(depending on your recovery rate), and should be followed by an easier effort or rest rather than a harder effort(tempo, hill work, etc). Good luck with it.
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