Is Foam Rolling Bad For You?
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the relevant anatomy behind myofascial release, foam rolling, and whether or not it’s good for the IT Band.
References
https://www.youtube.com/@TheAnatomyLab/videos
Video Timeline
00:00 – 00:21 Intro
00:22 – 01:41 The Weeds
01:42 – 02:19 What Is Myofascial Release?
02:20 – 04:31 What Is Fascia?
04:32 – 05:02 What Are Fascial Restrictions?
05:03 – 06:06 What Are Foam Rollers?
06:07 – 08:10 What Is the IT Band?
08:11 – 08:24 Two Questions
08:25 – 08:53 What Are Myofibroblasts?
08:54 – 09:57 When Do Myofibroblasts Contract?
09:58 – 10:59 Is It Inflammation?
11:00 – 11:35 Is It Muscle Tightness?
11:36 – 12:23 Can You Release Myofascial Restrictions?
12:24 – 13:42 Is Foam Rolling Good At All?
13:43 – 14:43 We Need More Data
14:44 -15:17 YOGABODY Teachers College