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					<description><![CDATA[When scar tissue build-up in the soft tissues is neglected long enough, problems often result. Through hands-on massage or the use of a self-massage tool, these fibers are broken up and reabsorbed, thereby restoring the original state of the tissue. Getting a professional massage is worth its weight in gold but can be costly. That’s...]]></description>
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<p>When scar tissue build-up in the soft tissues is neglected long enough, problems often result. Through hands-on massage or the use of a self-massage tool, these fibers are broken up and reabsorbed, thereby restoring the original state of the tissue.</p>



<p>Getting a professional massage is worth its weight in gold but can be costly. That’s why self-massage is so beneficial. You can extend the time between professional massage visits with just a little bit of effort daily.</p>



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<p>Here are some tools that will help you master your self-massage.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Foam Roller </strong></h2>



<p>Great for larger muscle groups of the legs. Hamstring, quads, calves, etc., etc.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage3-1024x1024.png" alt="foam roller - a stick person on a foam roller" class="wp-image-2172" srcset="https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage3-300x300.png 300w, https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage3-150x150.png 150w, https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage3-768x768.png 768w, https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage3.png 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Massage stick </h2>



<p>If rolling around on the ground isn’t your thing or on the go, the stick is great for all portions of the legs.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage4-1024x1024.png" alt="an outline of a massage stick" class="wp-image-2173" srcset="https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage4-300x300.png 300w, https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage4-150x150.png 150w, https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage4-768x768.png 768w, https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage4.png 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lacrosse Ball </h2>



<p>Great for targeting deeper muscles of the glutes and piriformis.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage5-1024x1024.png" alt="an outline of a lacrosse ball" class="wp-image-2174" srcset="https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage5-300x300.png 300w, https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage5-150x150.png 150w, https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage5-768x768.png 768w, https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage5.png 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Golf ball </h2>



<p>Great for the tight areas like the bottom of the foot</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Foam Block </h2>



<p>Great for elevating the golf or lacrosse ball for added pressure</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage7-1024x1024.png" alt="an outline of a foam block" class="wp-image-1456" srcset="https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage7-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage7-300x300.png 300w, https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage7-150x150.png 150w, https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage7-768x768.png 768w, https://4cyclerunner.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Massage7.png 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



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