Myofascia is connective tissue that surrounds all the muscles and joints. There's one way that we can keep this important network of fibers lubricated throughout life and that's massage.

Many of us cannot afford the time or expense of getting massages regularly, but we can use balls to massage our muscles on our own, comfortably.

We have a few choices of ball types:

- Lacrosse & golf: not recommended unelss you are very experienced with this kind of practice

- Dollar store soft foam balls: recommended if you feel very sensitive in any areas

- Tennis balls: the simplest and easiest tool to purchase. You need two

- Yoga Tune Up Balls: these are commercialized balls designed to grip the skin and mobilize the soft tissue in multiple ways. These are the most highly recommended. If you can purchase the large Coregeous ball, the smaller Alpha and Yoga Tune Up Therapy ball, that is recommended. Link to purchase: https://www.tuneupfitness.com/shop

Practice Points:

- Do what feels comfortable or on the edge of discomfort. If you do these techniques you don't have to feel discomfort to confirm that it's working. Go to the edge of discomfort, NOT pain.

- If you are feeling pain by doing these practices on the floor, try these techniques standing against the wall instead. 

- Larger balls will be more comfortable than smaller ones.

- If you are uncertain where to place the ball, first find muscle. We rarely press the balls directly on a boney spot. Use the body maps below to help find the points in your own body. Feel free to email us to get more pointers on how to find the exact spot on your own body. This process of discovery of the bones and muscles may take some time. Sandra has been practicing for 15+ years.