Hello people,
had a nasty recurrence of ITB lately. My normal blue foam roller doesnt seem to get into the spot like a massage ball that I use. But the massage ball is bit slow to work up and down my itb as I don't roll on it I kinda just place it and gradually add weight.
Had a bit of a google and a review I read suggested that the rumble roller doesn't seem to be any better than a normal roller.
So wondering if anyone has used both and can give any opinions on the above statement?
also I have found cheap ones here has anyone tried the cheaper ones? are they the same? The brand name ones runs $60-80
Foam roller/rumble roller/cheap other
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Re: Foam roller/rumble roller/cheap other
Postby skull » Mon Jun 09, 2014 1:51 pm
They just have PVC pipes cut to length at my gym, it works the same as my foam roller at home.
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Re: Foam roller/rumble roller/cheap other
Postby WarbyD » Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:35 pm
"The stick" (can be DIY'd easily too) is good for putting some serious pressure on trouble spots too, although it is a bit of a nuisance to use (without help) on anything other than legs
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Re: Foam roller/rumble roller/cheap other
Postby Leaf T » Mon Jun 09, 2014 4:25 pm
I do a standing stretch while leaning against the wall, something like below. I do this for day to day flexibility but initially started it because of a knee problem I had. It works for me.
http://runnersconnect.net/running-injur ... reatments/
http://runnersconnect.net/running-injur ... reatments/
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Re: Foam roller/rumble roller/cheap other
Postby Farmer Elvis » Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:59 pm
also I have found cheap ones here has anyone tried the cheaper ones? are they the same? The brand name ones runs $60-80
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Re: Foam roller/rumble roller/cheap other
Postby Calvin27 » Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:05 pm
Bought a cheap and expensive one.
Differences are:
- Cheap one is softer
- Cheap one is smaller in diameter which also makes it less painful
- Cheap one has deformed already
I am now using PVC pipe for maximum pain.
Differences are:
- Cheap one is softer
- Cheap one is smaller in diameter which also makes it less painful
- Cheap one has deformed already
I am now using PVC pipe for maximum pain.
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Re: Foam roller/rumble roller/cheap other
Postby Grev » Sun Jun 15, 2014 4:45 pm
Check out Clark Rubber for value for money.
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Re: Foam roller/rumble roller/cheap other
Postby Dr_Mutley » Sun Jun 15, 2014 6:19 pm
U could try on of these suckers of eBay?
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Re: Foam roller/rumble roller/cheap other
Postby g-boaf » Sun Jun 15, 2014 6:41 pm
I have both - they each work well enough. But the rumble roller is more effective. Hurts more too - but that's to be expected.
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