Fascia rolls

Buy a fascia roll: Find the right one for your yoga practice

A fascia roller is a hard foam roller, usually made of polypropylene foam, and is used for self-massage of the fascia. The fascia refers to the soft tissue components of the connective tissue. These permeate the body as an enveloping and connecting tension network. If you can no longer move, your neck hurts and your muscles ache, this could be due to stuck fascia. This is where the popular fascia roller comes in. In many cases, it helps to reduce back pain, tense muscles and restricted movement.

In order to make fascia training as effective as possible, there is now a huge selection of different foam rollers. At our greenyogashop you can choose between large and small ones, with a smooth or structured design and of course more. The trendy massage rollers are the perfect addition to your yoga training - at home and even on the go.

We will also inform you about everything important that you should know if you want to buy a fascia roller.

A fascia roll and its benefits

The fascia roller is considered a real miracle cure. Anyone who suffers from back pain or tense muscles knows how beneficial it can be to work on specific points. It is also a very popular piece of sports equipment for supporting flexibility. Through movement and pressure, adhesions, hardening and tension in the connective tissue are loosened and blood circulation is stimulated.

Effects at a glance

• the massage effect stimulates blood circulation
• helps reduce movement restrictions
• Through targeted movements and pressure, adhesions and tensions are released
• to support mobility and flexibility
• pain-relieving
• strengthens the back

Buy a fascia roller - what is important when buying?

Fascia rollers are available in different designs and sizes. The size and diameter determine the fascia training for which your roller is suitable. The surface structure also differs. There are rollers with a smooth surface and those with knobs or a grooved surface. These provide a strong massage for your muscles and tissue. Different degrees of hardness are suitable depending on your level of training and sensitivity to pain. If you are a beginner or very sensitive to pain, you should start your training with a soft fascia roller. The medium-hard ones are suitable for anyone whose sensitivity to pain is not so pronounced and who does not mind a short period of getting used to them. The hard ones are recommended for people who are particularly insensitive to pain and for competitive athletes who want to treat their deep muscles intensively.

You should pay attention to the following points when buying:

• Material: it should be heat-resistant and robust
• Degree of hardness: choose the degree of hardness according to your individual well-being and your level of training
• Area of ​​application: depending on which parts of your body you want to mobilize, different roles are used
• Size: available as short (< 30 cm), medium (approx. 30 cm) and wide (> 45 cm) roll
• Environmental friendliness: Do you value environmentally friendly and recyclable materials?

Which fascia roller is suitable for what?

There are many different types of fascia rollers, each suitable for specific needs - not just as a roller, but also as a fascia ball, duo ball and even trigger bars. Depending on which area of ​​the body you are targeting and whether you want to use the roller for regeneration or activation, a smaller or larger roller will make more sense for you. The smaller fascia rollers are perfect if you want to target smaller muscle regions. The larger rollers in standard sizes usually measure around 30 cm x 15 cm and are an all-rounder, as they are very versatile and you can use them for different applications and parts of the body, such as for back massage. Trigger bars and fascia balls are excellent for the targeted and targeted treatment of less flat areas of the body or trigger points.

Tip: The first few sessions with the fascia roller will be quite challenging. So give your body and muscles a little time to get used to it. Then you will notice that training with one is definitely a good investment. In addition, fascia training rounds off your yoga practice perfectly. This way, you will come out of the yoga class even more relaxed.

Things worth knowing about using the fascia roll

As with all exercises in the sports industry, the correct execution is also important when using the fascia roll. This is the only way to achieve an effective effect. You can imagine the application as a self-massage. During fascia training, the fascia is rolled out and actively massaged through the rolling movements. The muscles underneath are also rolled and activated, making them elastic and supple.

As with all sports, regularity is also important with fascia training. For beginners, two to three training sessions per week are sufficient. At an advanced level of training, you can slowly increase the intensity. If you stick to this rule of thumb, you will quickly feel an effect.

What do I have to pay attention to when using the fascia roller?

Can you use fascia rolls for tension in the neck?

Yes! Make sure that your roll meets important criteria. It should have a special recess all the way around if you roll directly over the cervical spine during the neck massage.

Training with the fascia roller causes pain. Can this be prevented?

Depending on the degree of hardness, using the fascia roller can sometimes be a little painful at first. Especially if the roller comes into contact with bones. For training along the spine, there are special softer models that protect the bony spinous process.

Can a long service life be expected?

We at greenyogashop attach great importance to high-quality products made from environmentally friendly and durable materials. On every product detail page you will find our criteria, which give you information about the place of manufacture and environmental compatibility of the respective product. With us you can therefore look forward to a long service life.

Can the role be used for support before and after exercise?

To relieve tension and speed up regeneration, it is best to use a roller after your workout. But you can also work with the fitness equipment before training to warm up and loosen up your muscles.

How do I clean my fascia roller?

The hard foam is odorless and water-resistant, making the roll easy to clean: simply moisten a cloth with water or disinfectant spray as needed and wipe thoroughly.