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==Massage Techinques==
The foam roller can be used on a number of muscles; for details look at [[Massage]].
* The quads. I find the foam roller is ideal for massaging the quads. They are a large [[Muscle|muscle ]] group that requires a lot of pressure to get deep enough to reach [[Trigger Points]] that lie further below the surface.
* ITB and Tensor Fascia Latae. This is a classic use of the foam roller, but remember to [[Massage]] high enough to reach the TFL. See [[Iliotibial band syndrome]] for more details.
* Back. The foam roller can help stretch the back, and provides some level of [[Massage]].
