The Roll Model® Method – Self Myofascial Release
Have you ever wish you had a tool to relieve those tight muscles? Well look no further… Whether you are a seasoned athlete who wants to improve performance, a teacher with back pain or a new mother with sore shoulders – the Roll Model® Method can work for you.
What is the Roll Model® Method?
The Roll Model® Method is a self care practice. It is a form of self-myofascial release which uses grippy, pliable rubber balls to allow you to self-treat and massage areas in your body that are feeling tight, sore or just uncomfortable and lacking ease of movement. Some of the benefits of the Roll Model® Method include –
- Relieving aches and pains,
- Enhancing breathing function,
- Increasing mobility and energy levels,
- Reducing stress,
- Improving posture and performance.
How Does It Work?
You may have already used self myofascial release tools like a foam roller or spikey massage balls.
What is unique about the Roll Model® Therapy Balls is they are created specifically with your body’s delicate yet resilient fascial network in mind. The balls are pliable and made to mould and move within the grooves of your anatomical landscape and ride gently over bony landmarks, making it possible to get to familiar and embody your body.
Using hard objects to massage your fascia can excite your body’s nervous system and muscle bracing response which can create more tension and potentially damage tissues.
What Are the Yoga Tune Up Balls?
There are 4 sizes for the Yoga Tune Up Balls and they are as follows –
Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Ball Pair (Original)
Each of these massage balls measure 2 ½ inches in diameter and come as a pair in a snug-grip tote and represent massage therapist’s thumbs.
Therapy Ball PLUS Pair
The slightly larger Therapy Ball PLUS massage ball measures about 2 3/4″ in diameter (approx. elbow pressure) and comes as a pair in a snug grip tote. These soft tool self-massage balls cover more surface area than the YTU originals.
ALPHA Ball
The ALPHA myofascial release massage ball measures in at a sizeable 3.5″ in diameter (approx. fist pressure), providing a massive amount of shear and grip over larger areas of the body.
Coregeous Ball
The most versatile of all Roll Model® Therapy Balls, the Coregeous® Ball provide a gentle approach to the deepest of massages. With a unique grippy “skin”, this air-filled self-massage ball safely reaches your deeper muscles.