The “Foam Roller “looks quite comfortable in your video .But what does it do to you that just lying flat on a thick rubber mat or atop a stability ball doesn’t do ?
Hi Raymond,
A thick rubber mat is a decent replacement but it won’t have the rolling properties the foam roller has and won’t be a great choice with some of the other exercises we will be doing on it. But, like I said, it’s a decent replacement for some of the simple postural exercises. As for the stability ball, it’s also a decent replacement for certain exercises. The foam roller is much more firm and it also allows your body to relax to a much more significant level. Lastly, for those golfers with balance deficits the roller is much safer than a stability ball when lying on their back.
Jeremy Klinkhamer, PT
Dera Jeremy ,Thanks for the information .What dimensions should be the “FOAM ROLLER “for the exercises you’re going to show us ? One meter ?45cm ?and what diameter ?
There are multiple dimensions available !
Hi Jeremy. I periodically suffer from sciatica caused by stenosis. Do you see any problem using a foam roller if you such a problem? Normally, exercises which bend the trunk forward are recommended for compressed disks.
Hi Ron,
The roller should be fine. Do not continue if symptoms increase but textbook stenosis should react very well to the flattening effect of the lumbar spine that occurs in the exercises shown. Stenosis symptoms typically improve with a posterior pelvic tilt (flattening of low back on the roller or floor) as described at 4:35 into the video. Typically want to stay away from increasing the arch in your back with stenosis.
Jeremy Klinkhamer, PT
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. AcceptRejectRead More
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
9 Responses to “Introduction to the Foam Roller”
March 15, 2013
RaymondCHASTELThe “Foam Roller “looks quite comfortable in your video .But what does it do to you that just lying flat on a thick rubber mat or atop a stability ball doesn’t do ?
March 15, 2013
Jeremy KlinkhamerHi Raymond,
A thick rubber mat is a decent replacement but it won’t have the rolling properties the foam roller has and won’t be a great choice with some of the other exercises we will be doing on it. But, like I said, it’s a decent replacement for some of the simple postural exercises. As for the stability ball, it’s also a decent replacement for certain exercises. The foam roller is much more firm and it also allows your body to relax to a much more significant level. Lastly, for those golfers with balance deficits the roller is much safer than a stability ball when lying on their back.
Jeremy Klinkhamer, PT
March 16, 2013
RaymondCHASTELDera Jeremy ,Thanks for the information .What dimensions should be the “FOAM ROLLER “for the exercises you’re going to show us ? One meter ?45cm ?and what diameter ?
There are multiple dimensions available !
March 16, 2013
Jeremy KlinkhamerHere’s where I get mine: http://www.optp.com
OPTP Silver AXIS
March 18, 2013
RaymondCHASTELThanks ,Jeremy ,for the tip :alas ,OPTP dosn’t ship to EUROPE (I live in FRANCE ,on the FRENCH RIVIERA ).
I’ll probably find a substitute locally .
March 18, 2013
Jeremy KlinkhamerHappy to help. Good luck finding the roller!
Jeremy
July 6, 2013
RaymondCHASTELI’ve got “your”Foamroller ,as demonstrated :it has been a r
January 7, 2016
RonCalabreseHi Jeremy. I periodically suffer from sciatica caused by stenosis. Do you see any problem using a foam roller if you such a problem? Normally, exercises which bend the trunk forward are recommended for compressed disks.
Thanks, Ron
January 7, 2016
Jeremy KlinkhamerHi Ron,
The roller should be fine. Do not continue if symptoms increase but textbook stenosis should react very well to the flattening effect of the lumbar spine that occurs in the exercises shown. Stenosis symptoms typically improve with a posterior pelvic tilt (flattening of low back on the roller or floor) as described at 4:35 into the video. Typically want to stay away from increasing the arch in your back with stenosis.
Jeremy Klinkhamer, PT