In a fast-paced world that constantly demands more from our bodies — whether you spend hours at a desk, train intensely, or simply feel stiffness and tension — myofascial release using a small ball might be the solution you didn’t know you needed.
What Is Myofascial Release?
It’s a self-care technique that targets the myofascial tissue — the connective tissue that surrounds and supports your muscles. When this tissue becomes tight or develops adhesions (also known as “knots”), it can lead to pain, reduced mobility, and stiffness.
Why a Small Ball Instead of a Foam Roller?
A small ball (typically 6–8 cm in diameter):
Reaches hard-to-access areas like the base of the neck, feet, glutes, chest, or between the shoulder blades — areas a foam roller can’t target effectively.
Provides precise pressure on trigger points that require deeper release.
Is portable and practical, making it easy to use at home, the gym, or even the office.
What Can It Do for You?
Relieve chronic pain in the back, neck, hips, or feet.
Improve mobility and flexibility.
Reduce stress by relaxing your neuromuscular system.
Speed up recovery after exercise and help prevent injury.
Reconnect you with your body, encouraging awareness and control of movement.
When to Use It:
Before a workout for activation.
After a workout for recovery.
Daily, to prevent discomfort and improve posture.
The small myofascial release ball is a simple yet powerful self-care tool. Affordable and highly effective, it can become your most trusted companion on the path to a more flexible, pain-free, and functional body.
Varvara Solomonidou,Wellness Specialist, Personal Trainer, Seminar & Conference Lecturer, Pilates Master Trainer “AthensTrainers® Ultimate Pilates System®”, Member of Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), Member of European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO), DNAFit® Certified Trainer, Fascial Fitness Trainer, General Manager & Owner of AthensTrainers®
