Foam rollers, trigger point balls, and swiss balls are common self-release tools used widely across the fitness industry today. Each has there benefits working towards…
– Warming up muscles
– Releasing fascia
– Increasing mobility
– Increasing range of motion
– Improving posture
Should everyone use self-releasing techniques? No not necessary…. Self-release techniques are primely used to get the body moving more “freely”
For Example Person “A” may perform multiple sets of bodyweight squats and feel their hips become more mobile. While.. Person “B” may perform multiple sets of bodyweight squats and feel no change in hip mobility. Although when.. Person “B” does some glute/hip trigger pointing along with multiple sets of bodyweight squats this may then improve hip mobility.
Therefore, in conclusion, self-release / self-massage techniques are used generally from person to person.
