Most people probably picture a traditional foam roller like this one when they think of self-massage.
TriggerPoint GRID Foam Roller
This grooved roller helps release knotted muscles by applying forceful compression that simulates the sensation of a massage therapist's hands.
TriggerPoint GRID Foam Roller
Although lacrosse balls were not designed to be used as massage tools, they work incredibly well at reducing pain and enhancing function in tense muscles.
Lacrosse Massage Balls
Lacrosse balls resemble dense, firm foam rollers. However, because they are tiny, they can concentrate their pressure on the body's smaller, more delicate parts.
Lacrosse Massage Balls
Entering the calves, shins, and hamstrings—a region of the body that is difficult to reach—is undoubtedly the most hurdle in self-massage.
The Ultimate Massage Roller Stick
The process is made much easier with a massage roller stick like this one, which has polypropylene handles and thermoplastic rubber in it.