Foam rolling has become popular in the last ten years. Most gyms and trainers promote its use, while
some athletes swear by it. The proposed
mechanism of foam rolling is to break down soft tissue adhesions, and to relax
muscles, but do they actually accomplish that?
There are no clinical studies with solid evidence that support
either mechanism, but I will do my best to summarize the proposed theories so
you can understand what you are trying to accomplish while foam rolling. I will also touch on other uses for your foam
roller such as rolling pizza dough (kidding).
