PROTONE Lacrosse Ball/Massage Ball for Trigger Point Massage/Rehab/Physiotherapy

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When massaging around the spine be extra gentle and don’t press too hard. As time goes on your tolerance will go up. Once you find a sensitive spot, hold the ball against it for 10-20 seconds, or until you feel the tension release. Hands, forearms or feet – you’ll want to try golf ball and lacrosse ball sizes. For the technically minded, the golf ball has a diameter of 42.7 mm and the lacrosse ball’s diameter is 63 mm.

If you have plantar fasciitis, you’re not alone. This type of foot pain is very common but it can be relieved with a lacrosse ball for massaging. Sit down and place the lacrosse ball under the arch of your foot. Lean down so that you put more weight on that foot, and begin to roll it over the ball slowly. Repeat for about a minute and then do the same on the other foot. Consider adding one of the peanut massage balls we’ve reviewed in this post to your collection of self-massage tools. In the rest of this article, we’ll talk more about the benefits and best practices for using your lacrosse ball. Benefits of lacrosse ball massages If lying down, open and close your hips to massage the lacrosse ball over the external and internal oblique muscles

Fascia stabilizes muscles and organs, imparts strength, and encloses organs, tendons, and ligaments.

The reason for stretching and loosening the fascia is torelieve, repair and prevent misalignments of the body caused by increasedpressure on joints and muscles. When the fascia is loose, the underlying tissueis able to move freely. Remember that the best way to treat a tweaked muscle or tendon is to work around it, not directly on the tweak. You want to go after the attachment points and stretch surrounding areas to relieve the pressure on whatever is causing you pain. That’s why ‘digging in’ doesn’t carry much water. Top physical therapists, massage therapists and athletes all use massage balls for their own self-care and most use lacrosse balls for massage. Lacrosse ball massage is also referred to as myofascial release. Myofascial release occurs when we apply pressure to the muscle that aims to release muscle tension. Specifically, we are releasing the tension in the muscle fascia, with the goal of reducing pain and muscle stiffness. Through the use of the Lacrosse ball, you are performing self-myofascial release. Can the Lacrosse Ball Replace the Foam RollerQuintner, Cohen, and Bove think the most popular theory about the nature of trigger points (muscle tissue lesions) is “flawed both in reasoning and in science,” and that treatment based on that idea gets results “indistinguishable from the placebo effect.” They argue that all biological evidence put forward over the years is critically flawed, while other evidence leads elsewhere, and take the position that the debate is over. (They also point out that the theory is treated like an established fact by a great many people, which is definitely problematic.) However, their opinion is extreme, and most experts do not think we should throw out all the science so far (see Dommerholt etal). Don’t massage for too long. Aim to massage each trigger point or muscle for no more than 10 minutes at a time. Place the lacrosse ball against the wall and the watch face surface of your wrist, rolling it over the muscles of your arm towards your elbow If you’ve ever held a lacrosse ball, you know that it feels nothing like a tennis ball. This kind of ball is dense and hard and doesn’t budge under pressure. Because of their density, texture and feel, lacrosse balls make excellent massage devices that help to relieve sore muscles. If you work out at home, at the gym or outdoors, having a couple of lacrosse balls in your kit is always a good idea.

Deep tissue massage techniques have long been celebrated for their ability to target knots, trigger points, and tight fascia. But with the growing popularity of self-myofascial release (SMR) techniques, lacrosse balls have emerged as a versatile and cost-effective tool for achieving similar therapeutic benefits. Through targeted pressure and manipulation, lacrosse ball massage can effectively release tension, enhance circulation, and improve range of motion. We’ll use the term “Trigger Point” throughout this article. It is often described as a muscle knot orarea of increased sensation. When you hit one, you will know immediately. Ohyes, you sure will. Breath slowly and deeply while you work through yourtrigger points. In through the nose, out through the mouth. It’s the pressurethat you apply to these points that will help to relieve the tension. What ishappening is that the muscle is already in a fighting state. Adding pressure, makes it fight harder, whichwill eventually lead to fatigue and therefore release! The pain will gradually (and seeminglymagically) fade away. This can takeanywhere from a few seconds to up to 2 minutes. Instead of acupuncture, professional massage therapy, or visiting a chiropractor, try self-massage. Performing self-myofascial release is a cost-effective therapy that can allow you to regularly target specific areas of pain and manage the pressure to your exact specifications. The ball’s unique shape also helps you target areas of the body that would be difficult to treat with a foam roller – such as the forearms, shoulders, triceps, and feet.Not only does tightness in these muscles cause headaches, but it can also lead to forward head posture.

On the other hand, tennis balls have been widely utilized in massage therapy for their unique properties. Tennis balls, which measure approximately 6.7 cm in diameter and weigh around 57 grams, provide a different approach to relaxation and relief. Your forearms need attention more than you may realize! Grippingheavy weights does a number on those muscles. Guess what else causes tension inthe forearms; typing and texting! The strain can transfer to elbow, wrists andhand issues such as inflammation, numbness and weakened grip-strength canresult. In this basic article, I serve up ( •sad trombone•) some fun tips on how to use a tennis ball — and similar tools — to relieve “knots” in your muscles, or at least to try without the expense of a massage therapist. (They’re lovely, but they ain’t cheap, and it can be a challenge to find a good one.) What’s the point? The biology of tennis ball massageUse your forearms andother leg to support your weight as you apply as much pressure as you arecomfortable with to the ball.