CNN Underscored – The best foam rollers in 2024, tried and tested

CNN Underscored – Best handheld foam roller: Tiger Tail 18-Inch Massage Stick. If you think the Tiger Tail 18-inch Massage Stick looks more like a rolling pin than a foam roller, you’re not wrong. This 18-inch stick has 10 inches of firm foam set between two handles; the foam part spins as you roll it up and down any particular body part. While the company says you can massage more than 95% of your body on your own with this roller, I mostly reserve it for my legs. I find it hard to contort my arms and shoulders so I can not only get at my upper back, but also apply enough pressure. I prefer using this on my legs because the firm design doesn’t bend; that allows you to direct the pressure exactly where you want it — like that tiny knot towards the bottom of my hamstring that always needs extra attention. Even though the medical-grade, closed-cell, non-porous, zero-rubber/latex, non-absorbing foam is pretty firm, you’re not going to experience the same level of pressure on your muscles as you would with a traditional foam roller that sits on the floor. But since you’re holding it by the handles (which are made from a non-slip material), you control exactly how much pressure you want to exert — and can easily change that as you move it. This is another tool I’ve used somewhat consistently over the years. Because it’s so slim and short, I’ve been able to pack it for almost every recent road race — and I’ve even put it in a pre-race gear bag so I could use it before the start and on my tired muscles after the finish.

https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/reviews/best-foam-rollers?cid=external-feeds_iluminar_amazon

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