Does anyone have a triggerpoint foam roller?

[al320]

like this? www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FF6P50/ref=s9_simh_gw_p200_d0_g200_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0KPEHX47CMJYA8SDYYV7&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

i think it's time for me to foam roll. sigh.

any rants or raves for this one?

or should i just go with a typical foam cylinder?

thanks!

[blinkinglight1]

I would just get a regular one. I haven't used one of these, but the point of foam rolling to to target specific muscle areas and I feel like this roller is just going to hit random spots, you know? It seems it would be harder with this to target the areas you need it.

[al320]

Jun 5, 2012 11:07:15 GMT -5 blinkinglight1 said:

I would just get a regular one. I haven't used one of these, but the point of foam rolling to to target specific muscle areas and I feel like this roller is just going to hit random spots, you know? It seems it would be harder with this to target the areas you need it.

thanks, that's a good point i hadnt thought of.

so like this? www.amazon.com/Fit-36-Inch-High-Density-Foam-Roller/dp/B0028KDC82/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1338912580&sr=1-3

[stingsharkruns]

i have a regular one. I prefer the trigger point bc it's harder. My reg one has broken down and i think the trigger point would last longer.

[al320]

Jun 5, 2012 11:12:53 GMT -5 stingsharkruns said:

i have a regular one. I prefer the trigger point bc it's harder. My reg one has broken down and i think the trigger point would last longer.

thanks! so you dont have the issue of just randomly hitting other areas?

see, now im confused.. lol

[blinkinglight1]

Jun 5, 2012 11:10:14 GMT -5 al320 said:

Jun 5, 2012 11:07:15 GMT -5 blinkinglight1 said:

I would just get a regular one. I haven't used one of these, but the point of foam rolling to to target specific muscle areas and I feel like this roller is just going to hit random spots, you know? It seems it would be harder with this to target the areas you need it.

thanks, that's a good point i hadnt thought of.

so like this? www.amazon.com/Fit-36-Inch-High-Density-Foam-Roller/dp/B0028KDC82/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1338912580&sr=1-3

Yep! If eventually you need something more firm, I just use a big piece of PVC.

[juangela]

We have a trigger point. I like it. When you are putting your weight on it and rolling, it hits everything.

I have never used a regular roller, so I can't give a comparison. My H bought the trigger point a couple of years ago. It has held up well (and my toddler loves to play with it .

[stingsharkruns]

Jun 5, 2012 11:13:35 GMT -5 al320 said:

Jun 5, 2012 11:12:53 GMT -5 stingsharkruns said:

i have a regular one. I prefer the trigger point bc it's harder. My reg one has broken down and i think the trigger point would last longer.

thanks! so you dont have the issue of just randomly hitting other areas?

see, now im confused.. lol

I haven't used the trigger point w/ any regularity - i usualy only roll my IT band.. hard to miss it

[al320]

Jun 5, 2012 11:28:34 GMT -5 stingsharkruns said:

Jun 5, 2012 11:13:35 GMT -5 al320 said:

thanks! so you dont have the issue of just randomly hitting other areas?

see, now im confused.. lol

I haven't used the trigger point w/ any regularity - i usualy only roll my IT band.. hard to miss it

good point.

i plan to use it on my hamstrings and hip flexors, so i wasnt too concerned.

ok, i might go for it. this might be a try it for yourself thing anyway.

thanks everyone!