where to buy a foam roller in Dublin?

sideswipe

Hi Guys,

Any one know where I can pick up a foam roller? Having a few problems with shins and was told these are helpful anybody any experiance of them?
Thanks in advance.

mikemac

http://www.physioneeds.biz/
Based in Ringsend, Dublin 4

sideswipe

Thanks for the quick reply, I'm seriously stressing out!!! Getting close to taper time for my first Marathon in Dublin and my shin has started to act up days before my longest LSR. Not sure how effective they are but it's worth a shot.

Krusty_Clown

Also Irishfit.eu. They're not cheap though. I reckon around €30 is the going rate.

Domer

Rolling Pin
Tennis Ball
Golf Ball

shels4ever

Domer wrote: »

Rolling Pin
Tennis Ball
Golf Ball

+1

sideswipe

Quote:
Originally Posted by Domer
Rolling Pin
Tennis Ball
Golf Ball

+1

Domer and shels4ever, is it that you think the foam roller is not that effective of that the rolling pin etc are just as effective.
Cheers.

shels4ever

sideswipe wrote: »

Domer and shels4ever, is it that you think the foam roller is not that effective of that the rolling pin etc are just as effective.
Cheers.

I was told that for my calf I , that a hard tennis ball would do a better job. Have only used it a few timmes so far and seem to work, never used the foam roller so can't really compare them.

baza1976

I've purchased foam rollers from physio needs.

The foam rollers I got aren't really hard wearing you really need to get 2 and alternate between both of them.

Does anyone know where you can get more durable foam rollers?? Even the two I have are coming to an end.

baza1976

shels4ever wrote: »

I was told that for my calf I , that a hard tennis ball would do a better job. Have only used it a few timmes so far and seem to work, never used the foam roller so can't really compare them.

Foam rollers are great for the quads adn that dam IT band.

ecoli

I would look towards "The Stick" found it much more useful than the foam roller and longer lasting in my opinion much better investment

Domer

Not putting foam rollers down, but the rolling pin can do just as good a job. We are in a recession after all!

Another alternative is to get a bottle of water and stick it in the freezer till it turns to ice. Then used this instead of the rolling pin. You get the deep massage needed, but also the benefit of iceing the area at the same time.

As a Physical Therapist and I always have a box of tennis balls and golf balls that I give to clients to self massage and release trigger points in calfs, hamstrings, gluts, plantar faciatis etc. Suggest rolling pin or frozen bottle for ITB/TFL. You dont always have to spend a fortune on gadgets and gismos when something just as good is readily available.

Domer

sideswipe

Not putting foam rollers down, but the rolling pin can do just as good a job. We are in a recession after all!

Another alternative is to get a bottle of water and stick it in the freezer till it turns to ice. Then used this instead of the rolling pin. You get the deep massage needed, but also the benefit of iceing the area at the same time.

As a Physical Therapist and I always have a box of tennis balls and golf balls that I give to clients to self massage and release trigger points in calfs, hamstrings, gluts, plantar faciatis etc. Suggest rolling pin or frozen bottle for ITB/TFL. You dont always have to spend a fortune on gadgets and gismos when something just as good is readily available.

Domer

Great tip, thanks.

Krusty_Clown

Domer wrote: »

Not putting foam rollers down, but the rolling pin can do just as good a job. We are in a recession after all!

Do you know how much a rolling pin costs? EEK!
Great idea about the plastic bottle in the freezer though. How much should I fill it, so that it doesn't make a huge mess in my freezer?! Now all I need is a bigger freezer.

Domer

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

How much should I fill it, so that it doesn't make a huge mess in my freezer?!

Pour a little out, and stand it up in the freezer. It shouldn't make a mess... never has for me.

Krusty_Clown

Right. One chest freezer. 355 euro. It's all adding up.

Domer

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Right. One chest freezer. 355 euro. It's all adding up.

Ok KC, you win. Go buy a foam roller!!!!! :-)

osnola ibax

How about a bottle of wine? Dual action pain relief? (hic)

Krusty_Clown

Domer wrote: »

Ok KC, you win. Go buy a foam roller!!!!! :-)

I have one, but I might have to throw it out to make room for the freezer.
But on a more serious note, when my calf knots up, I typically apply ice and a foam roller. If I could do both at the same time, I'd be far more likely to use it more often. Maybe I'l lbuy a rolling pin, and stick it in the freezer. <grin>

Domer

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

But on a more serious note, when my calf knots up, I typically apply ice and a foam roller.

I assume you stretch the calfs too. When stretching, make sure you do the calf stretch with both your knee straight and your knee bent. You have two muscles in there that need stretching. A lot of people only stretch with their knee straight.

Krusty_Clown

Domer wrote: »

I assume you stretch the calfs too. When stretching, make sure you do the calf stretch with both your knee straight and your knee bent. You have two muscles in there that need stretching. A lot of people only stretch with their knee straight.

Thanks for the advice. Yes I do both, and also the step based stretch (on lift rather than descent).

otterj

how much are one of these in general , seen one in elverys for €70 seems a bit expensive

libelula

otterj wrote: »

how much are one of these in general , seen one in elverys for €70 seems a bit expensive

That's mad money. Does it make you tea or wha?!
I think mine was around €12, for a basic yoke.

DubOnHoliday

otterj wrote: »

how much are one of these in general , seen one in elverys for €70 seems a bit expensive

21 Euro

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057403666

endacl

TKmaxx always have a few in stock. Generally about a tenner. Which is probably only slightly more than they should cost, as opposed to way more.

sconhome

otterj wrote: »

how much are one of these in general , seen one in elverys for €70 seems a bit expensive

The one you are seeing for €70 is likely to be the Grid roller which is pretty much indestructible (unless you drive over it). The regular foam rollers break down with regular use and are pretty ineffective after a year of regular use.

frash

Think I paid €12 in Argos

Tar.Aldarion

that would be the big grid foam roller, get the smaller one off amazon, its very good
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trigger-Point-Performance-Grid-Roller/dp/B0040EGNIU/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427561033&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=grid+foam+riller

sleepyheadh

They have them in Elevrys on Wicklow st. Down stairs in the running section, was there on Monday, and they had a decent collection.