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How Your Foam Roller Can Instantly Help Your Tweaked Back
Discover the secret function you’ve been missing out on!
The foam roller is a great tool for warming up the body before exercise, but did you know it can also play an integral role in your back rehab? Due to its unique shape, it’s fantastic at guiding your range of motion through the back and hips, even when you’re feeling sore or stiff. This can be a game-changer for overcoming pain and restriction in this stubborn area.
If your foam roller is sitting in the corner collecting dust, I want to give you five quick and easy drills you can try to diversify your rehab plan. As a kinesiologist, I use exercises like this with my clients weekly. They’re great for offering new stimuli to joints and muscles, assisting with balance, and improving range of motion. If you’re looking for a fresh way to challenge your fitness and rehab your back pain, look no further!
Foam Roller Hacks for a Sore Back
Before getting into any cues or specifics about exercises, please be aware that these movements come with risks. If you’re brand new to mobility and strength training or you have injuries and/or chronic conditions that may put you at risk during physical activity, please see a health provider before following the advice below.
If you’re in the middle of a bout of back pain, try this routine twice per day. If you’re just looking to use this program for proactive measures, even 3–4 times per week can go a long way! You’ll be shocked at how impactful it can be to move through these deep ranges of motion consistently. Your joints and tissues will thank you big time. Just remember to listen to your body and never push through pain. This is all about playing the long game! Without further ado, let’s dive in and level up your health.
1) Thread the Needles (mobility)
Application: 8–10 reps per side
Cues: Get into a quadruped position and place the foam roller beside you as seen above. As you rotate down and through, use the foam…
