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

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Using the lacrosse ball to work out knots can definitely help improve the range of motion around the joints. This improved range of motion directly translates to helping make you a better athlete. First let’s talk about cold — it’s helpful for stimulating blood flow and reducing inflammation. As such, cold definitely has its place in the physical therapy tool bag. But a cold massage ball doesn’t make a lot of sense in my opinion. Here’s why – a massage ball is a great deep tissue tool which when done properly is about stretching. The whole point behind using a ball is that you penetrate deep into the belly of the muscle or tendon which stretches it restoring flexibility where fibers have tightened. Would you ever chill your muscles before a stretching routine? You might, if you wanted to get injured. Lacrosse balls are easy-to-grab tools for self-massage. Unlike a tennis ball, a lacrosse ball is harder and maintains its form even when your weight is pressed down on it. They are cheaper than foam rollers and allow for a deep massage that can be painful at first but is highly beneficial in reducing muscle tension and soreness. Top physical therapists, massage therapists and athletes all use massage balls for their own self-care and most use lacrosse balls for massage.

The goal of tennis ball massage is to achieve a “release” by applying just the right amount of pressure: enough to do some good, but not enough to irritate your nervous system. (Although it’s quite safe, massage is not harmless. 3) The sensation should be clear and strong and satisfying, what we call “good pain.” Lacrosse ball stretching is another term for performing the Lacrosse ball massage exercises that we mentioned above. Don’t forget to perform these exercises and stretches on both sides of the body! Lacrosse Ball Stretches The guidelines in this article for self-treatment apply more or less regardless of what tool you use. Why tennis balls might help trigger points (the extremely oversimplified science) In a world of pulsating, high-powered massage guns and electric, heated foam rollers, it’s easy to assume that all recovery tools are complex and expensive. But there’s a simple, portable, and effective product that works out knots, eases tension, and costs less than a cup of 7-Eleven coffee.Generally, massage balls made from firm materials like solid rubber are more durable than those made from more flexible materials like EVA foam. Ease of cleaning Another often-neglected spot is our calves, largely because a standard foam roller is simply too big to target these smaller muscle groups. 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. Regardless, trying to untie muscle knots certainly feels good, and many people seem to experience profound relief from focused massage pressure. Just like stretching, its therapeutic value is unclear, but it can definitely feel fantastic, like scratching an itch. Pleasant massage is its own reward, and just-right pressure on trigger points is one of the main things that makes massage pleasant.

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. Modern pain science shows that pain is an extremely unpredictable sensation, heavily tuned by the brain and jostled by complex variables — not the relatively simple response to tissue insult that we tend to assume, and that most treatment is based on. For more information, see Pain is Weird: Pain science reveals a volatile, misleading sensation that comes entirely from an overprotective brain, not our tissues. Added suggestions about other kinds of balls that are suitable for self-massage. General editing. Modernization of information about trigger points. If you’re experiencing chronic pain due to muscle tightness, it’s a good idea to consult with a physician to rule out an underlying condition. A Worthy Addition to Your Myofascial Release Toolkit

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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. Weight – the heavier the ball the more likely it is to stay where you put it. We manufacture all of our massage balls with the maximum weight possible for this reason even though it increases the cost significantly. So, solid balls are preferable to hollow or inflatable because of their greater weight. The solid balls also deform more predictably when you put your weight on them. Expect pain at first. Most users will undergo a short transition period during which time some pain may be felt when applying pressure to affected areas. Gently ease into the pain.