SMR

duffeymt · 12-27-2006, 09:09 PM

I used a foam riller tonight extensively and felt pretty sore afterwards for awhile...I still am sore. Is this normal for a SMR beginner??

drs · 12-28-2006, 04:34 PM

My very limited personal experience is -- yes. It took me weeks to feel like the use of the thing wasn't painful and I wasn't sore later. You might back off a hair but it definitely will get better. Good luck.

LisaS · 12-28-2006, 04:38 PM

SMR = ???

newf · 12-28-2006, 05:20 PM

Does nothing for me, i'm thinking of getting a PVC pipe.

Lisa~ · 12-28-2006, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LisaS

SMR = ???

Self-Myofascial Release

Read this as an introduction to the subject:
Feel Better for Ten Bucks

duffeymt, If you're very tight and knotted up in an area, it can make you sore. Like drs said, just back off a bit on the pressure, but keep it up.

LisaS · 12-28-2006, 05:56 PM

ah - just didn't recognize the acronym - thanks.

speaking of which - I'll just post the question here as it is essentially the same thing -
I've got a trigger point in my lower leg - just below the edge of the gastroc belly sweeping out to the medial aspect of the leg. I can go at it with a tenniis ball and get some relief - but after I am done is is VERY tender to the touch - tender like a fresh bruise -
I last worked it on 12/25 and it is still supersensitive to the lightest touch

Normal? Indication of something else? could I have damaged the tissue/really caused a bruising?

duffeymt · 12-29-2006, 07:37 AM

Is it a good idea to foam roll before or after lifting? Before or after an HIIT session?

tasinquefield · 12-29-2006, 07:50 AM

I usually roll after I work out, both lifting and HIIT. I haven't found much benefit personally from doing it beforehand.

Chris C · 12-29-2006, 08:55 AM

I think it's great to use a foam roller along static stretching and mobility work
Use the foam roller to work on tight muscles or inhibit them. Static stretching to increase ROM/lengthen tissue and follow with some mobility work to activate desired muscle group.

tasinquefield · 12-29-2006, 09:37 AM

I just read an article by EC where he talks about foam rolling prior to workout with his clients. I can see how it will help loosen the muscles - i tend to get tight pretty quick after working out, so I foam roll afterwards to loosen.

Lisa~ · 12-31-2006, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by duffeymt

Is it a good idea to foam roll before or after lifting? Before or after an HIIT session?

We discussed when to use the foam roller in this thread:

what size foam roller?