Alternative to Foam Rollers and Massage Balls
If you’ve attempted do-it-yourself (DIY) trigger point therapy (TPT) then there’s a good chance you tried your hand at foam rollers and massage balls. While these can be effective entry-level TPT tools, they are more antiquated forms of equipment. There has been little design innovation since they were invented back in the late 1980s. While music from that era may be timeless the application of these devices for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and body function improvement is not.
Problems with Traditional Foam Rollers and Massage Balls
When used properly, foam rollers and massage balls can be helpful. The problem, is that most people don’t use them correctly nor with the right form, with the construction of rollers and balls presenting a challenge when it comes to balance. Users spend more time shifting and adjusting to steady their body instead of actually working out uncomfortable knots. In doing so they neglect the compressed muscles or connective tissues that need specific attention. In addition, by placing sustained pressure in the wrong areas users risk hitting a wrong nerve and may damage tissue which can result in bruising, injury aggravation, or a new injury altogether.
It’s also important to note that spending just 20-seconds or so on a muscle or compromised fascia is often not enough to accomplish your goals. But when you are holding up your body weight while attempting to maintain balance on a roller or ball going beyond that range can seem impossible, especially for beginners.
Long story short, finding your “sweet spot” and “staying there” with foam rollers and massage balls is very challenging. With your pyramid-shaped TPT device you won’t waste a single minute hunting down and maintaining optimal pressure on those oh-so sweet spots. Pressure Pyramid is the ultimate foam roller and massage ball alternative.
Yoga Block Alternatives
Yoga blocks are considered to be the most essential prop for practicing yoga. They are used to facilitate or add challenge to poses, assist with alignment, activate muscles, release tension, and are effective in building a strong core while helping to keep your body injury-free.
Now don’t worry, we’re not here to convince you to give up on your favorite yoga device. Instead, we’re offering a supplement, and add-on that will round out your regime and help you get more out of your classes and at-home routines. Pressure Pyramid turns each yoga session into an ultimate trigger point therapy performance, working out stubborn knots and pain points while freeing up your mind, body, and soul.
If you have any additional questions about how Pressure Pyramid can serve as an alternative or complement to the use of foam rollers, massage balls, and yoga blocks please feel free to email us here. Representatives of physiotherapy clinics and/or yoga studios who want to inquire about wholesale pricing may contact us directly at 604.729.5141.
