Got Pain?

Chances are, you’ve got parts of your body that nag you from time to time. No matter what you do for a living, whether you’re on your feet all day or sitting on a chair, you’re bound to have a sore back, tight hamstrings, or just overall stiffness. Well, no longer.

First things first, here’s what you need. A foam roller (pick one up here - http://www.performbetter.com/detail.aspx_Q_ID_E_4279_A_rnd_E_43?kbid=1186), or ask around, you’ll find most for around twenty bucks. A cheaper but just as effective alternative is to use a pvc pipe as your roller, which can be picked up at any hardware store for a low price. Next, you’ll need either a lacrosse ball, baseball, or tennis ball, whichever you choose.

Here’s a video demonstrating what to do with the foam roller and ball.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8caF1Keg2XU

A couple of warnings beforehand. Expect these exercises to hurt at first, as the roller and ball will hit trigger points that inevitably, trigger pain. But over time, as your soft tissue adjusts, it will hurt less and less. Your body will feel a million times better, and those nagging aches and pains will miraculously disappear. Try it out, and enjoy your new pain-free body.