Best place to buy a foam roller ?

levitronix · 22-03-2010 12:51PM #1

Hey guys

Having annoying IT band problems and i need to buy a foam roller rather than waiting to the use the one in my gym, anyone bought one in dublin before or know a good place to buy one ?

Sub430 · 22-03-2010 12:56PM

Got mine here. Delivered within 3 days.

http://physiosupplies.ie/acatalog/Fitness_Rollers.html

shotgunmcos · 22-03-2010 02:34PM

+1 for physiosupplies.. got mine within a few days . Cheap enough and very useful

levitronix · 22-03-2010 07:55PM

Went out to irish fit in dun laoghaire and got one, i had no patience to wait for an internet delivery

SavannahRose · 30-04-2010 09:10AM

Hi ,

How are your IT band injuries coming along ? Off running myself with it past two weeks, still tender etc so hpefully wont be too long before it sorted..

Sub430 · 30-04-2010 09:15AM

Off it three weeks now, one to go and hopefully will be back.
Foam roller has now been replaced with rolling pin - it refreshes the parts other rollers cannot reach.

SavannahRose · 30-04-2010 09:24AM

Nearly there eh! I was just streching as physio said should be enough with icing etc but more people said roller be good too. I must buy one today

Sub430 · 30-04-2010 09:46AM

Without getting too technical (or before I get found out

), my physio explained that you cannot actually stretch the ITB as it is just a layer of fascia (a piece of tissue similar to cling film) so it needs to be rolled/massaged to loosen it. The muscle you are stretching with the exercises is probably the TFL.

OI · 30-04-2010 09:56AM

Just wondering, has anybody ever used The Grid, a more rigid foam roller which is apparently less likely to become distorted.

Sub430 · 30-04-2010 10:09AM

Nope but I now have Swamp Thing going around my head. Thanks for that OI.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQqLDKsnqwA

BeepBeep67 · 30-04-2010 10:14AM

OI wrote: »

Just wondering, has anybody ever used The Grid, a more rigid foam roller which is apparently less likely to become distorted.

I use the trigger point grid - man it digs in - still going strong after 4mths.

token56 · 30-04-2010 11:06AM

I tend to use a tennis ball to get at those hard to reach places, man it hurts

OI · 30-04-2010 11:46AM

Sub430 wrote: »

Nope but I now have Swamp Thing going around my head. Thanks for that OI.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQqLDKsnqwA

I bought that single, aren't they the crowd responsible for Texas Cowboys aswell, nicely nostalgiafied sub430

SavannahRose · 30-04-2010 05:29PM

Thanks for advice- using tennis ball as we speak , until I get my hands on a roller. I suppose its all the same tho. 14 days not running...and counting! :(Can still swim and run but not the same!! Well for me!

Bambaata · 30-04-2010 09:07PM

which one would be best to get or does it really matter? I really need to get one for my calves!!

OI · 01-05-2010 02:30PM

I actually bought a rolling pin today in Tesco for 2.50. Wasn't really thinking though and it's a little thin. I'm dragging my leg on the mat and the friction doesn't make for a smooth rolling action as with a foam roller. Nonetheless, it was bloody sore and worked a bit I think

Paddy Cap Hooligans · 01-05-2010 03:55PM

Try using a peice of waven pipe....doesnt wear out at all. A friend for life. Calves,Hamstrings,Quads and your I.Ts
Probally Find some in a local skip for a free or if ya know a plumber or there is one on your road just ask they always have odd lengths lying around in their vans and sheds.

adamski8 · 10-05-2010 01:51PM

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

I use the trigger point grid - man it digs in - still going strong after 4mths.

where you buy it from?

Best place to buy a foam roller ?

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