Foam Rolling & Self Myofasical Release

I have been telling a number of people about foam rolling and using a lacrosse ball for soft tissue work or self-myofascial release. Though I would put up a few resources for this. This definitely doesn't take the place of a deep tissue massage but I find that it lets you go a lot longer between visits especially if you are on a budget.

Two great articles from tmuscle.com:

http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_repair/feel_better_for_10_bucks

http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/soft_tissue_work_for_tough_guys

Good video with foam roller and tennis/lacrosse ball work. I can't do the lacrosse ball on the floor since it hurts too much so I usually go against a wall where I can vary the pressure.

Free e-book from Robertson Training Systems with a lot more detail:

http://www.robertsontrainingsystems.com/downloads/SMR-manual.pdf