Self Myofascial Release

Over the past decade, foam rolling has become increasingly popular and utilized among the fitness and rehabilitation industry. Self-myofascial release is the proposed mechanism behind foam rolling that has positive outcomes on muscle tightness, inflammation, soreness, and joint range of motion.
For this week’s discussion:

Explain in detail the proposed mechanism behind foam rolling, describing self-myofascial release in detail. Be sure to discuss what fascia is and the role it plays in myofascial release.

Identify at least two other modalities other than foam rolling that can be used to perform self-myofascial release.

Share your thoughts and opinions on the topic of foam rolling/self-myofascial release and if you think it is effective. Select 1-2 scholarly research articles that support your point of view on the effectiveness of self-myofascial release.

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