Pain-Relieving Tips
Spikey Ball
At BodyViva, our aim is to get you out of pain, keep you out of pain, and ensure you’re functioning at your best!
The Most Important Spikey Ball Techniques For Runners
-For anyone who loves running, or for whom running forms an important part of their exercise program, injuries can be extremely frustrating to say the least. Check out these helpful Spikey Ball techniques for runners.
Calf release (Gastrocnemius and Soleus)
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the calf muscles.
Hamstring Release
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Hamstring muscles both on the ground and sitting on a chair.
Peroneal (Fibular) muscle release
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Peroneal muscles (more recently re-named: Fibular muscles)
Rhomboids, Lower and Middle Trapezius release (Back)
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Rhomboids, Lower and Middle Trapezius muscles.
Tibialis anterior release
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Tibialis Anterior muscle.
Quadratus Lumborum release (Low back)
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Quadratus Lumborum muscle, located in your lower back.
Tensor Fascia Lata release
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Tensor Fascia Lata muscle, located in the front of your hip.
Upper Trapezius release
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Upper Trapezius muscle.
Piriformis release
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Piriformis muscle, located in the back of your hip.
Shoulder Posterior Capsule release
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the back of the shoulder, specifically the posterior capsule and rotator cuff muscles.
Iliotibial Band (ITB) release
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Iliotibial band. This can be very helpful for many hip and knee problems.
Levator Scapulae release
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Levator Scapulae muscle, a common contributor to many neck and shoulder problems.
Pectoralis Minor release (Shoulder)
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Pectoralis Minor muscle.
Foot Arch release (Plantar Fascia)
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the arch of the foot, which includes the Plantar Fascia. This can be very helpful for some common foot conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis (Plantar Fasciopathy).
Erector Spinae release (Back)
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the erector spinae muscles.
