Synopses & Reviews
Unlock the healing powers of the trigger point foam roller with step-by-step exercises anyone can do at homeDeceptively simple yet incredibly versatile, the trigger point foam roller is a highly effective tool for speeding the recovery of sore muscles. A complete guide to using this amazing piece of equipment for self-massage, Trigger Point Therapy with the Foam Roller shows how to soothe, relieve, and heal the tight muscles caused by everything from hours sitting at a desk to overdoing it at the gym. Lightweight, compact, and easy to take on the go, the trigger point foam roller's unique design emulates the fingertips, thumbs, and palms used in a real massage, making it ideal for releasing tension, alleviating pain, rehabilitating injuries, increasing flexibility, and improving core strength. With 50 effective exercises paired with step-by-step photos, this essential guide helps you roll your way to better posture, fewer injuries, and deeper relaxation.
Also included are routines designed to help prevent muscle strain, as well as special workout programs to give athletes of all levels the edge in any arena, whether youre hitting the track, the court, or the slopes.
Synopsis
Unlock the healing powers of the trigger-point foam roller with step-by-step exercises anyone can do at home and in the gym. Deceptively simple and incredibly versatile, the trigger point foam roller is a highly effective self-therapy tool. By following the step-by-step movements in this book, you can maximize its healing potential to:
- Alleviate Pain
- Speed Recovery
- Release Tension
- Break Up Knots
- Rehabilitate Injuries
- Increase Flexibility
A complete guide to using this amazing piece of equipment for self-treatment,
Trigger Point Therapy with the Foam Roller shows how to soothe, relieve and heal the tight muscles caused by everything from hours sitting at a desk to overdoing it at the gym. It also details the best methods to release painful trigger points and break up soft-tissue adhesions that contribute to chronic pain.
Synopsis
UNLOCK THE HEALING POWERS OF THE TRIGGER POINT FOAM ROLLER WITH STEP-BY-STEP EXERCISES ANYONE CAN DO AT HOMEDeceptively simple and incredibly versatile, the trigger point foam roller is a highly effective self-therapy tool. By following the step-by-step movements in this book, you can maximize its healing potential to:
and#149;Alleviate Pain
and#149;Speed Recovery
and#149;Release Tension
and#149;Break Up Knots
and#149;Rehabilitate Injuries
and#149;Increase Flexibility
A complete guide to using this amazing piece of equipment for self-treatment, Trigger Point Therapy with the Foam Roller shows how to soothe, relieve and heal the tight muscles caused by everything from hours sitting at a desk to overdoing it at the gym. It also details the best methods to release painful trigger points and break up soft-tissue adhesions that contribute to chronic pain.
About the Author
Karl Knopf is the coordinator for the fitness therapist program at Foothill College of California and the author of several fitness books.