FoamRoller

FoamRoller: a tool for patients and athletes to relieve muscle pain, stretch, warm up and improve muscle recovery.

The foam roller's greatest benefit is that it provides many of the benefits of physiotherapy and massage. Meanwhile, a foam roller is less expensive than a single gymnastics or massage, but can be used for years. Of course, it is not a substitute for either exercise or massage. But for someone who can afford few treatments, it is well worth choosing and using a foam roller. 

Benefits of Foam Rolling

Increases blood flow

Muscles are stretched and loosened during foam rolling exercises. The foam roller squeezes the blood out of the muscles, while fresh blood flows in its place, bringing vital nutrients such as oxygen and glycogen to the muscles, fasciae and tendons. You can control the "pressure" of the foam roller, the intensity of the massage. The more you put your body weight on it, the less pressure you apply. 

Improved mobility and flexibility

Better supplied with blood (hydrated) and looser muscles move with less friction. During exercise, movements are smoother and muscles are less likely to pull or get injured.

Reduced risk of injury

Improved blood flow, mobility and flexibility result in better body coordination. The likelihood that an incorrect movement will lead to injury is significantly reduced.

Reduced recovery time

Increased blood circulation flushes out accumulated waste products such as lactic acid. Muscles get the nutrients they need faster, resulting in better recovery. The muscle recovers from the fatigue of exercise more quickly, allowing for a more intense workout.

Types of foam roller

3-in-1 foam roller

Combination of different rollers for beginners and less experienced users.

Combination of three different rollers for different treatments:

• Soft Foam Roller for beginners
• Firm Foam Roller, ribbed foam roller for more advanced rolling
• Massage Roller for targeted massage of sore areas. The Massage Roller is also available separately.

Spiky Foam Roller

The Mambo Max Spiky Foam Roller is designed for deep massage and acupressure therapy. The spikes are perfect for deep tissue massage to relieve muscle tension and soreness.

Hollow Foam Roller

This foam roller is for experienced foam roller users. Those who are ready for the "excruciatingly pleasant" pain. Its material is firmer and the textured surface targets knots and spasming muscles. 

Some pain while rolling is acceptable, but it is important to keep it bearable. Pain should subside within 30 minutes, but should not cause irritation or persistent pain.

Ergonomic Foam Roller 

A softer and more comfortable roller: compared to our traditional hollow foam roller, the material is more flexible. The Ergonomic Foam Roller is perfect for rolling the back (support muscles near the spine). The central depression reduces stress on the vertebral spines. Its curved shape allows for more than straight-line exercises. Buds scattered across the surface provide a soothing massage.

Massage Roller

A two-handed massage tool for self-massage of sore muscle areas.

Mistakes

• Rolling the painful area directly
  Take your time and start by massaging the region around the painful area before treating the problem area.
• Treating too quickly
• Focusing too much on one point. Too much and too strong pressure can even damage tissue or nerves. The point of rolling is to slowly apply pressure over a specific muscle group.