3 Simple Foam Rolling Moves to Gently Relieve Back Tension

Now as a bodyworker, I use foam rolling for quick tune-ups in between clients, to get moving at the start of the day, or to unwind at the end of the day. Ahhhhh.

It is honestly one of the self-care techniques I recommend most for anyone wanting to alleviate back tension on their own. Foam rolling is inexpensive, easy to learn the basics, and can be very productive in a short amount of time.

(I also find foam rolling to be lovely for Highly Sensitive People and those who consider themselves more physically sensitive. A lot of folks shy away from foam rolling, fearing it’s too intense or painful, but it can truly be a restorative, gentle experience!)

In this video, I go over:

• What you need in order to do foam rolling.
• WHY to foam roll.
• Principles of foam rolling specifically for tension release to keep you safe and feeling good (also, it doesn’t need to hurt!).
• Three simple moves for releasing back, shoulder and neck tension in less than 5min that nearly ANYONE can do, even if you’ve never touched a foam roller.
• I’m taking name suggestions for my foam roller. 😜

Please, post your foam rolling questions and feedback in the comments below! Let me know how it goes, and please ‘Share’ with your tribe. We can all use more simple self-care tools at our disposal 🙂

(Filmed on August 4, 2017 at my bodywork office in downtown San Francisco.)