Good Morning Jamokes, it’s Tuesday May 11, 2021!
As it is every May 11th, today is National Foam Rolling Day!
For those of you who don’t know what foam rolling is, you’re probably unathletic. Foam rollers are generally cylinders used to on sore parts of your body, in an attempt to relieve aches, pains, and strains. Foam rolling has been called “the poor man’s massage,” as it’s something you can do on a regular basis, and doesn’t cost too much money. Interestingly enough, foam rollers have been around since the 1920’s, but have certainly increased their visibility over the last decade.
Being the gym beast that I am, and adding in the fact that I’m in my mid 30’s, I’ve been living that foam roller life for a minute. I actually have several forms of therapy I’ll use on the reg, for different parts of my body. I use the inversion table to help relieve discomfort in my back, then everything is about the roller. I use one roller on quads and IT band, then I actually use a baseball to hit some spots on my shoulders, as well as my hips. When you get old like me, this is just the cost of doing business.
Hey kids, loosen up those muscles, and I’ll see you tomorrow, when it’s time to celebrate…