Muscle Pain Relief

We sometimes unknowingly overuse our muscles due to the intensity of our workout routines and daily activities. Even our inactivity could cause shortened muscular tissues or reduce its mobility.  Using the massage ball is the solution to ease these tensions down. Rolling the massage ball on the problematic area of your body allows built-up scar tissues to break up and concurrently increase blood flow which renders our muscles to feel better.

Flexibility

Shortened and tight muscles significantly reduce our flexibility as our body's movements are constricted due to the pain it brings when you overextend it. Massage rolling will stretch those muscles and return it to its natural form, giving you the capability of moving at an increased range than before.

Improved Blood Circulation

Stiff or tensed muscular tissues restrict the flow of blood into and out of our muscles and as a result, fewer nutrients and oxygen for these tight areas. When you employ the help of massage balls to ease these constricted areas, it creates plenty of passage big enough for your blood to enter and exit freely into your muscle tissues. Oxygen and nutrients are then infused into those layers of tissues and improve our general well-being. This also helps us to handle the physical stresses of everyday life.

Relaxation

Self massages relax our entire body, particularly in areas where there are so much tension and stiffness. Taking the time to roll the massage ball over the tensed areas completely drains the stress we feel. Massage balls make the best post-workout therapy reducing the tensions we subject our body to in our day to day activities. Easing the tightness of your buttocks from sitting all day invigorates us and makes us feel refreshed.

Size

The size of the massage ball has a significant impact on what body parts you can use it with. Smaller sized massage balls are appropriate for use in relieving tensions in your hands, soles of your feet, your forearms, and the calves. Large massage balls are better for a large group of muscles such as your thighs, buttocks, lower and upper back, and chest. Smaller massage balls are also good to use if you want to target specific areas of your larger muscles. The size of the ball should be based on the size of the spot you want to relieve off.

Surface Texture

Massage balls have many surface textures available from soft, smooth ones to raised or spiky bumps. The surface texture would depend on your pain tolerance and how intense you would want your self massages will be. Spiky or raised circular bumps mimic the pressure put on by a professional masseuse. If you are going to massage parlours on an occasional basis, maybe once or twice in a month, you would want to get a massage ball with a smooth and soft texture. Otherwise, purchase the bumpy ones.

Grip

You have to choose a massage ball that lets you hold it firmly. Having a super smooth texture massage ball will just slip from your hands or your legs when you put too much pressure on it. It should stay in place so that it can exert enough pressure to relieve the tension from your muscles. Or else, you would have wasted your money and time massaging yourself for no visible effects.

Firmness/Softness

The density of the massage ball will be an indication of its softness or firmness that would also determine the intensity of your massage. If you are using the massage ball for your toddlers, you would want to choose a softer massage ball. For adults that have been used to continuous torment of muscle tensions, a much harder massage ball is advised. Keep in mind that if the ball is too soft, it cannot release any trigger points which require a lot of pressure. On the other hand, if the ball is too hard for you to handle, it might add to your soreness or pains.

Weight

Massage balls' weight is light enough for you to carry around the house. But if you want to travel with it, or exercise someplace else, you would like to purchase a massage ball that's lighter to carry plus small enough to fit your bag.

Durability

Your chosen massage ball needs to endure the unending onslaught of your body's pressures. It should not fall apart after prolonged use and should be spongy enough to return to its original form after your massage session. Choose materials of massage balls that are durable enough to withstand the pressures after a long time and will retain its normal state.