anyone use a foam roller before?

[paulxcook]

I'm considering getting one for my quads, actually mainly my IT bands, as my right one especially has been hurting and affecting my squat progress the last week or two. I looked it up on youtube and they appear pretty easy to use. Anyone have any personal experience with them? Are they worth it?

 

[crt1530]

I use one regularly. I sometimes use a baseball bat on my quads because the foam doesn't apply quite enough pressure. I should probably go to Home Depot and find a larger diameter PVC or ABS pipe.

 

[GenHoth]

Yes, I like them quite a bit

 

[KoolDrew]

Are they worth it?

Considering how incredibly cheap they are and how much they help with recovery, definitely.

 

[SoulAssassin]

I've been in PT for months now for my IT band, just broke down and bought one for home the other day. Definitely recommended.

 

[TallBill]

Never used one, perhaps I'll try it out.

 

[Pollock]

Originally posted by: SoulAssassin
I've been in PT for months now for my IT band, just broke down and bought one for home the other day. Definitely recommended.

I've used foam rollers on my IT bands before, too, and I think they help. Not a cure-all, by any means, but can't hurt, and they're plenty cheap.