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I got them because of my hip issues since the chiropractor alone wasn't doing it for me. I saw that you could get your hips in different spots like this chick is doing or closer together where you could dig into one specific area for a more intense release.
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I also thought I could use them for my scar tissue since some of it was in a spot that was hard to get. If I did the balls like the woman below is doing, I could massage both the extensors and flexors at the same time.
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I'll admit, I was cursing at the thing the first time I tried to use it. It felt awkward to me and I wasn't sure it was going to be for me. Then I hit the right spot and I was all over that thing. I was releasing this, popping that and rolling everywhere all with the balls staying right where I needed it. The Mr still has shoulder issues on occasion from a cross-country skiing fall a few years ago. I had him lay on it with two balls close together between his shoulder blades and then move his arms to go through the range of motion and it helped him quite a bit. If I have a really bad tension headache that no amount of massaging will release, I can lay the track on the edge of the mat and put the two balls on my neck at the base of my skull and just lay there for a few minutes. The horrible pain subsides by at least 75% so that I can get through a workout or my work day. It really saved me two different days last week. I have a lot of problems with my shin muscles overcompensating for my calves and rolling my shin muscles (with the shin bone being centered in the middle of the balls) help release them a good bit. It's stuff I can't even get with The Stick sometimes and that thing gets everywhere. (affiliate link) I am so glad I got this because it truly helps round out my physical therapy "home office." If you exercise most days, I think this could really help you as well. It travels easily too and you can bet we're taking it on trips with us.
Do you roll or release your tight muscles?
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It really has helped with the tension headaches and also with my shoulder problems. Took me a couple of tries to get the hang of it but I am so glad we have it in our arsenal.
ReplyDeleteMe too. Nothing gets the tiny but problematic muscles on the sides of my shins like this baby.
DeleteAll I could think of on the first picture was that the model isn't actually using the device. If she were, her hair would be getting caught up in it. lol. Sorry, one of my quirks - I always gripe at movie/tv characters with long hair that fight/run/operate machinery without tying their hair back. Apparently it now extends to print models.
ReplyDeleteMore to the point though, it looks awkward to learn to use but once past that I can see where it would be really great.
They're for pinpoint release so you're not supposed to roll around on them but yeah, totally agree about the hair thing. :D It's a matter of finding the right spot and being patient which I was not the first go round. But once you find it and get relief, angels sing!
DeleteYou mentioned this briefly in another post, earlier this fall. I jumped on them. Read up on the system.
ReplyDeleteOrdered the neck one for my college daughter who has migraine and neck/shoulder issues. She was a believer immediately.
Waited two weeks (to be sure) and then ordered her the track you showed in this post, plus the multi pack of balls.
These have changed her life. Thank you.
She is 5’ even. Ordered the small size of the neck one. Important.
DeleteI am SOOOO happy to hear this Vickie! I always share the things that really help me because even if just one person can get some relief, it's worth it. The second I feel a tension headache coming on in the neck area, I can run down and lay on them and it releases them. So glad it's helped improve your daughter's life!
DeleteMay have to check this out. Of course, just rolling around on the floor helps realign my back and I don't do that regularly. But the massage therapists at my chiropractor regularly recommend the tennis-ball-as-pressure-point-massage method.
ReplyDeleteYep, for muscle knots, cramps, soreness, etc just finding that spot and holding it there (no rolling) can bring such relief. I need to get in the habit of doing it before our workouts too.
DeleteI do some rolling, but not as much as I should. I really need to focus on my feet on a daily basis along with my calves because those are constant aches for me. I like the pressure points on these, especially on the neck where you feel like your body can sink into the balls as the tension releases.
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