Trigger Point Therapy with the Foam Roller: Exercises for Muscle Massage, Myofascial Release, Injury Prevention and Physical Rehab

by Karl Knopf, Chris Knopf

Unlock the healing powers of trigger-point foam rolling with easy-to-follow exercises anyone can do at home and in the gym. Deceptively simple and incredibly versatile, the trigger point foam roller is a highly effective self-therapy tool. By following the step-by-step movements in this book, you can maximize its healing potential Alleviate Pain Speed Recovery Release Tension Break Up Knots Rehabilitate Injuries Increase Flexibility A complete guide to using this amazing piece of equipment for self-treatment, Trigger Point Therapy with the Foam Roller shows how to soothe, relieve and heal the tight muscles caused by everything from hours sitting at a desk to overdoing it at the gym. It also details the best methods to release painful trigger points and break up soft-tissue adhesions that contribute to chronic pain.

154 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 7, 2014

Reviews

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

A easy to read Foam Roller guide.

[An Te · Rating 3 out of 5]

A straightforward guide to foam rolling for a range of sports disciplines.

[Lauren · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing new or particularly helpful here - a very basic guide to foam rolling appropriate for the beginner.