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The Do’s
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30-60 seconds in each spot (if overdo can lead to more tightness)
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Try to work around the area- take a more indirect approach- look at areas above or below trouble spots
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Know which muscle you are targeting & fiber direction
The Don’ts
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More is not necessarily better- can lead to feeling more restriction
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Roll in any which direction without a purpose
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Stop if reproducing or making your pain worse, sharp or shooting pains
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More pressure is not necessarily better

Do you have questions, not sure where to start, having some pain with rolling, or just not sure which will benefit you the most? Email me and I am happy to help you!
Want to learn even more about rolling with a purpose? Click here to learn 5 Moves with a Foam Roller!
Happy Rolling with a purpose!
Dr. Melissa Oleson PT, DPT, E-RYT, CDNT
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Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Bachelor of Nutritional Science
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Certified Dry Needling Therapist
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Registered Yoga Teacher RYT 200
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Integrative Nutritional Health Coach
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Working toward RYT 500 hours with Yoga Medicine