Best Fascia roll

Every human possesses fasciae. These are the soft components of our connective tissue in the form of thin skin. We find them mainly in the joints, tendons, ligaments, at the shackles and in the muscles. They are divided into superficial, deep and visceral fasciae. Their task is to separate muscles and maintain lymphatic flow. They’re connected to the nervous system. Unfortunately, it is more common for fasciae to stick together. This occurs when a congestion in the lymph is caused by tension. This leads to pain in various areas. The back is most frequently affected, but the neck, stomach or joints can also be affected. If a sticking of the fascia was determined, a fascia training is often prescribed. However, this training cannot be separated from the term sport, because one cannot be done without the other. However, there is a special “sports equipment” that is used for this special training: The fascia roll

A fascia roll is a roll that is intended for the self-massage of muscles, soft tissue and the fasciae enveloping them. In some cases, this role even saves the masseur or physiotherapist, the latter sometimes using the fascial role. The roll is usually made of hard foam and has a diameter of approx. 15 cm. It varies in colour, hardness, length and usually also in the texture of the surface. There are fascia rolls for beginners and those for active athletes. The roles for beginners are very soft and well suitable for all those who are very sensitive to pain. Rollers for active athletes are harder and reach deep into the musculature. A small disadvantage of the soft foam rollers is that they lose stability over time. For those who want to feel a long-lasting effect, it is best to lie on fascial rolls with small pimples or grooves. These have a similar effect to a massage and can work on the pain points more selectively

Roughly and succinctly: The fascia roll loosens glued fasciae. Fascia training can be done in the studio, in the physiotherapy practice or even alone at home. Who decides for the variant at home does not have to worry: You can’t do anything wrong with the role as long as you listen to your body or the pain signals. All you need for training is a gymnastic or yoga mat, light, loose sportswear and the roll itself. Basically, training with the fascia roll is simple. You simply lie with your back on the roll and roll from the shoulder to the neck carefully and controlled up and down. The same can of course be done with the lower back, depending on where the pain is. The same principle is applied to every other part of the body, wherever the fasciae are glued. No matter whether it is the buttocks, thighs or calves, the body weight is always decisive. The body must be placed on the roll so that the body weight exerts pressure on the fascia roll. Each aching part of the body is “rolled over” approx. 12 times. This gently massages and loosens the muscles and fasciae. Used regularly, tensions disappear and stuck fasciae dissolve due to increased blood circulation. Regularly means to use the roll every second day for about 10-15 minutes

Since the water of the fascia flows off in all directions after a massage with the fascia roller, it does not matter in which direction you roll. Those who want to be absolutely sure roll in all directions.