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Originally posted by Sparklehorse
My trainer has turned me on to several tools that really help with the muscle stiffness. One is this foam roller which works like a self-massage. This has done wonders for my tight hamstrings which have historically hindered my running. I bought mine at the local CitySports. I think I saw some that came with an instructional DVD but I've learned all I know from my trainer, who's been taking workshops on using them.
The other is these things called foot wakers. They were developed by this yoga teacher named Yamuna and the theory is that the balance of your foot muscles affect the rest of your legs and body. I pronate and I've found they really take care of any muscle aches that develop in my foot, from running or wearing backless sandals and so forth.
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Yes! The foam roller rocks. Also, I have these things called Yogatoes (
www.yogapro.com) that you put on your toes and they realign them and it seems to magically help with leg aches. I roll my feet over tennis balls as well to stretch them out, sort of like a foam roller for the plantar muscle.
