In this episode of Positive Reaction, Dr. Edwin Serrano and Dr. Danielle Aguila discuss when it is appropriate to foam roll and when it isn’t. Often times athletes choose to make foam rolling a habit without considering the possibility of nerve entrapment or other strains. Dr. Danielle and Dr. Edwin explain when it is recommended to foam roll and when to seek other avenues of stretching.
Timestamps:
[01:07] When is the right time to foam roll?
[02:23] When NOT to foam roll
[04:20] Reasons
[07:22] Knee pain
[09:38] Thinking about longevity
[11:04] Mobility vs stability issues
[13:33] Voodoo flossing
[18:30] Look at your symptoms and know what you are dealing with
[19:31] Outro
Useful Links:
Dr. Edwin’s practice: Positive Action PT
www.positivereaction.com
Dr. Danielle’s LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-c-aguilar-pt-dpt-cpt-a125b47a
www.reactionsportsrehab.com
