Foam Rolling & Recovery Tools
What rollers, massage balls, and percussion devices may do—and how to test them without rigid prohibitions.
Foam rolling may produce short-term changes in soreness, range of motion, or comfort. It does not “break adhesions,” permanently lengthen fascia, or correct spinal alignment. Mechanisms are uncertain and probably include pressure, sensory input, expectation, and temporary changes in tolerance.
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