Rolling Pins

[Ken S]

Has anyone ever used one on a client? I have used them on myself for my quads and calves and I love the way it feels. Would like to integrate it into my practice. Any tips?

 

[francisco h]

Rolling Pins

there is a tool being sold now called "the stick" http://www.thestick.com/ I have one and use it on myself some, but I prefer not to use on a client. My feeling about a rolling pin on a client, or even the stick for a client, is that it is not very sensitive in terms of knowing how it feels for the client, you know? I would be afraid of doing too much and not realizing it. I prefer my forearms. I have used a rolling pin on my leg at one time and used it too vigorously on myself! took a couple of days to "recover"

 

[sephienie]

Rolling Pins

Rolling pins are for squashing dough.

Is your client made of dough? If yes, go ahead. If not, consider an alternate course of action.

 

[Dodger]

Rolling Pins

Jason,

It's funny, but I feel the same about foam rolling. I know it is all the rage and some folks say they benefit, but I just can't accept it. My principles of belief differ too much to understand how this invasive means of moving structure can help. Maybe I'm just a wimp... Of course I feel the same about Graston Technique.

Walt

 

[martinduxbury]

Rolling Pins

I've seen a couple people using The Stick on the beach before they run, it really makes me cringe inside that they are rolling out their muscles before they are about run. I mean, they roll it up and down with an intensity and force that eventually I'm going to get up the nerve to say something about it to the next person I see doing it, it really is unbearable to watch!

 

[Andrew Ho]

Rolling Pins

I've seen a couple people using The Stick on the beach before they run, it really makes me cringe inside that they are rolling out their muscles before they are about run. I mean, they roll it up and down with an intensity and force that eventually I'm going to get up the nerve to say something about it to the next person I see doing it, it really is unbearable to watch!

I think if people want to do that to themselves thats one thing, but using a tool like that on another person could be damaging! I use the stick in a very limited manner and very infrequently on my self. I also do not just roll indiscriminately like they show. It just mashes the tissue!

 

[Min]

Rolling Pins

I tried a rolling class on myself once... never again. too deep too much work at one go. I was sore for days! I prefer my forearm too.

 

[loves2cook]

Rolling Pins

Jason,

It's funny, but I feel the same about foam rolling. I know it is all the rage and some folks say they benefit, but I just can't accept it. My principles of belief differ too much to understand how this invasive means of moving structure can help. Maybe I'm just a wimp... Of course I feel the same about Graston Technique.

Walt

You and me, both, Walt. I have used foam rollers and taught workshops on foam rolling for personal trainers... but I really don't like them. I know plenty of people that swear by them, but I am not one of them. For the record, I'm not much of a fan of Yamuna bodyrolling (have the ball and book) nor any of the other "myofascial release" tools/toys I've seen for sale. That includes Graston Technique... and those tools run about $3000 for a basic set. :shock: Forcing tissues to change runs counter to my understanding of how organic beings function.

 

[dorkydes]

Rolling Pins

Thanks for the input guys!

 

[Kevin G]

Rolling Pins

First let me tell you that I am a chiro and do not spend much time doing soft tissue work. So when I do it I want to do something that is quick and effective. For me that means using tools. I have taken the Graston course and while they do stress not to over treat I think many people do. Using a tool can mean the difference between having a career end due to pain from overuse or working much longer and retiring almost pain free. Tools can save a lot of wear and tear on your body but you need to be aware that your force is amplified and go lightly for less time then you think is needed. Also save the tools for the tough cases. The easy ones don't need it anyway. Start slow and easy and work up in force and time until you get a feel for it. Give it a try and you might find it is easy and gets quick results.