Move Your Body, Clear Your Mind Challenge, Sponsored By Humana - Day 8 - Release The Tension
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Have you ever used a foam roller or massage ball? These exercise tools can help you resolve any muscle tension you might have — and when tension is gone, you can relax. They work by applying pressure to the muscles and connective tissues, which can help to increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and improve flexibility.
For someone who works long hours and is often on their feet, you probably have tightness or discomfort in your back, hips, and legs. Foam rolling or using a massage ball on a regular basis can help eliminate and prevent that discomfort.
To use a foam roller, follow these steps:
Follow these steps to use a massage ball:
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For someone who works long hours and is often on their feet, you probably have tightness or discomfort in your back, hips, and legs. Foam rolling or using a massage ball on a regular basis can help eliminate and prevent that discomfort.
To use a foam roller, follow these steps:
- Find a flat surface, like a yoga mat or carpeted floor, to roll on the foam roller.
- Position the foam roller under the tense area you want to target. For example, if you want to target your back, position the foam roller under your mid-back.
- Slowly roll back and forth over the area, applying moderate pressure. If you find a tender spot, hold the roller in place for a few seconds to allow the muscle to soften.
- Continue rolling for 1-2 minutes, or until you feel a sense of release in the muscle.
- Repeat on other areas of the body as needed.
Follow these steps to use a massage ball:
- Get comfortable while sitting or lying down.
- Position the massage ball under the area you want to target. For example, if you want to target your glutes, position the massage ball under your backside.
- Gently shift your weight onto the ball, applying pressure to the muscle. You can also move the ball in a circular or back-and-forth motion to target different areas of the muscle.
- Continue for 1-2 minutes, or until you feel tension relief in the muscle.
- Repeat on other areas of the body as needed.
If you liked today’s tip, continue using it in your daily routine AND use the social media links on the left side of your page to share it with a nurse and invite them to join Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation.
Missed day 7? Catch up here. Join us on day 9.
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