Foam rolling and self‐myofascial release (SMFR) have gained prominence as accessible, non-invasive techniques to enhance sports performance and accelerate recovery. These methods involve the ...

Deniz Hekmati provides regular content on strength and conditioning as Swimming World’s dryland contributor. Self-myofascial release is a trending topic in the fitness and swimming world. Tools to ...

Allow us to introduce myofascial release, a technique in which pressure is applied to the fascia — the connective tissue that surrounds every muscle in your body — in the hopes of relieving pain and ...

“Fascia” gets a lot of hype these days, especially among athletes. But for many people, this critical body tissue is still a bit of a mystery—likely because it’s harder to picture than, say, your ...

Myofascial release may help with tightness and stiffness in the muscles or fascia. There are various tools available for home use. Myofascial release is a type of therapeutic technique that may ...

Myofascial release therapy is a massage technique that focuses on relieving pain in your myofascial tissues. These are the thick connective tissues that support your muscles. Your myofascial tissue is ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. • Calf and foot exercises can ...