10 Exercises with Foam Rollers

10. Neck

The small neck muscles hold a lot of tension, but since it is such a sensitive area, you may want to consult your doctor before doing neck stretches if you have any health concerns. The exercise can help people with a stiff or achy neck. If you woke up with a stiff neck due to a bad pillow, less-than-optimal sleep position, or air conditioning, this stretch might help you. This foam roller exercise does not involve any rolling. Lie on your back and place the foam roller under your neck. Using very slow and deliberate movements, move your head to the left, then to the right in a "shaking-of-the-head" motion. The pressure of the foam roller alone should be enough to release a taught neck.

A foam roller is a versatile and useful piece of exercise equipment that may help you to relieve those aches and pains from which you suffer but don't know how to fix. A myofascial release will loosen you up and make you feel great again, so get yourself a foam roller and try out these essential exercises.