To totally unwind knots in my neck and back, I used cross-fiber friction.

it’s possible for you to learn how to do that from head-to-toe.

The five-second act ofother careis worth the entire $30 drop-in free, in my opinion.

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But you dont have to leave your house to give your neck tender loving care.

Once you know about cross-fiber friction foam rolling, you’re free to get that Ooh, ah!

feeling in your very own living room.

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It felt like a euphoric out-of-body experience, and I walked away from class feeling like a gazelle.

That is, a taller, more agile version of myself.

If you like tocasually Theragunfor five minutes right before crawling beneath your covers, thats okay.

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Once a week though, Howell recommends taking a more serious, mindful approach to your recovery.

He recommends 20 minutes oftailored-to-you foam rollingthat requires some physical effort.

Its meant to beuncomfortable, not painful.

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If you have a little grimace, perfectyou found the spot.

Whatever that spicy spot is, lets just hang out there for a while, says Howell.

And all because you dared move your foam roller an inch to the right or left.

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FYI,you might want to foam roll before your workout.

Andtry this technique when hip pain hits.

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