Étienne Lajeunesse Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Hello everyone, Does a massage ball make the same work as a foam roller? Currently, I don't have enough space in my bag to put a foam roller, so can I only use balls on trigger points? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanna McGee Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Yup. Sometimes it's beautifully intense too, because you reach areas that you cannot reach with the foam roller. Besides all the balls such as tennis, lacrosse, softball, foam ball, etc, my absolute favorite is Rogue's SuperNova one. Firm and great size… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Étienne Lajeunesse Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Cool, thanks! I have some lacrosse balls, but will look for this one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Étienne Lajeunesse Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 When you say Supernova one, is it the first version? Because the 2.0 looks a bit big and, in the reviews, some point the fact that it's not as deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanna McGee Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I mean Supernova 2.0 one (i.e. ball)… sorry for the confusion. Yes, the 2.0 is bigger, and I think, better. I'll reach everything :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Affan Osman Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Today I received my supernova 2.0 and rumble roller based on @Suzanna McGee recommendation in an earlier post. I tried supernova on my hamstrings and shoulders and it felt really good in a painful way. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Étienne Lajeunesse Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Ok, so, in this case, bigger is better! Noted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Mainente Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Hi Etiènne i'll try to be realistic with ball massage, 2 mine friend pinched a nerve and they need a surgery to take off the tingling of the right arm. my suggestion it is to use a foam roller, maybe a hard version but be extremely careful with self thretment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Étienne Lajeunesse Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 I understand, but is the risk a lot lower on the foam roller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Mainente Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 A lacrosse ball has a very small surface compared to a foam roller so the risk of pinching a nerve it is lowwer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Étienne Lajeunesse Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Ok, so you do recommend myofascial release, but with a foam roller, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Mainente Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fortran Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I think there two different tools tbh. Foam roller is nice for a quick roll out get the blood flowing - warm up tool, where as the trigger point ball really breaks up the tightness for me - I use it therapeutically. It's a bit difficult to really warm up with a trigger point ball for me, have you tried little tiny foam rollers ? like 12 inch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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