The Power of the Lacrosse Ball

We take our bodies pretty seriously around here. We do this by eating nourishing food, training smart and consistently, and of course spend a fair amount of time working out the kinks that come with hours spent either in the gym or working behind a desk. If you are like me,  as soon as I feel a sore muscle or minor tweak creeping in, I immediately address it. I am the weird girl in a work meeting looking for any tool or object I can rub my cranky body part on to find relief. Although this may sound odd to some, I know many of you can relate!

Now let me be clear, you shouldn’t be training so hard everyday that your body is in a constant state of disrepair. Pain and chronic inflammation should be taken seriously and addressed by a professional. The tips we cover in this video are simple ways to release bound up tissue on your own to get you moving better immediately. The lacrosse ball is an inexpensive tool that is highly effective at mashing out the junky spots. By applying pressure for only a minute or two, you can usually get a pretty powerful release in the muscle tissue. 

Our favorite spots to hit with the lacrosse ball are the bottom of the foot, pecs, upper back, hips, and psoas. Make sure you cover just a small surface area at a time and continue to breathe, allowing oxygen to come into the bloodstream. Apply pressure as needed and incorporate small movements of the attached joint or limb. 

A great time to put this tool to use is at the airport during a long layover or while I take a quick break from my computer. We hope these ideas help you stay loose and flexy!!