Foam rollers: Inexpensive tools with premium payoffs
Working foam rolling into your routine might help you feel better and lead to other health benefits.
- Reviewed by Lauren Elson, MD, Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
You’ve probably noticed people at the gym rolling their calves, glutes, and other body parts on small cylinders. These popular tools are called foam rollers. They can help you stay flexible and limber and reduce muscle tension and soreness.
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Lauren Elson, MD, Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
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