Have you ever seen those workout tools that look like spiked torture devices?
They are usually found in the workout section of the store where you might find mats and such, and they bear the title Foam Roller.
Well, they are not there simply to scare you; they have a purpose. They serve to massage tight and sore muscles. They also prevent adhesions of tissue below the surface of the skin by breaking up areas that tend to get "stuck" together.
Using a foam roller can be uncomfortable, and even painful. If you find it uncomfortable, that probably means that you have found a trouble spot that needs attention.
For me, when I get a pain around my knee or a tightness in my shoulder or hip, I know it's time to bust out the foam roller and massage the area that is giving me a fit.
Here's some tips for using one...
Don't massage over a joint or on a sensitive area like the spine.
Don't massage over nerves. Sore muscles feel differently than nerves do. Nerves cause shooting pain and such.
Work over a trouble area for 2 or 3 minutes while massaging back and forth.
This isn't the most exciting thing, but your body needs time to loosen up and heal itself, so don't neglect this type of care.
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