Oh, hell, I don't know. I'm just supplying anecdotal evidence. After two marathon training cycles in less than a year, I've found rolling to be one of my best friends, along with regular stretching. Now that I'm back lifting more I've continued rolling and have noticed quite a decrease in soreness as compared to pre-marathon lifting.
I wish I could give you a more scientific answer but I can't.
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