There are many different muscle recovery tools on the market today. It can be hard to know which one is best for you. In this blog post, we will summarize the latest research on muscle recovery tools and help you decide which one is right for you!
What are the Best Muscle Recovery Tools
Below is my list of the best muscle recovery tools for you. whether your are trying to recover from a tough workout or an injury this is the list for you.
Myofascial Release Tools
Foam roller
Foam rolling great recovery tool. It can be used to relieve muscle tension and soreness. Improve circulation to the muscles you’re rolling out. Increase flexibility in your connective tissue, allowing your muscles to move more freely when they’re resting. Use this post workout.
Thera cane
The Thera cane is beneficial because it can help you self-massage any part of your body. It is a great way to work out the kinks and tension in your neck and upper back
Lacrosse ball
Lacrosse balls are a very cheap tool that you can use to rollout muscles and joints
Trigger point ball
The Fascia Relief Ball is a trigger point ball that may be used to reduce fascia tension. Many trigger point balls come with suction cups to keep the ball in place during the workout. Save money and go grab the old one out of the garage.
Try Compression or Expansion wraps
Compression Garments
Compression garments are another popular muscle recovery tool. They can help to improve blood circulation, reduce swelling, and speed up the healing process.
KT Tape
KT Tape is a great muscle recovery tool because it can help to support and stabilize the muscles and joints. It is made of cotton and elastic fibers, which helps it to stretch and contour to your body.
Electronic Stimulation
Tems machine
The Tems machine helps with recovery by sending low frequency impulses to your muscles. These vibrations help workout any tension in the muscle and prevents cramps, tightness, and soreness after a workout or before an athletic event.
Massage gun (Thera gun)
A massage gun is a device that will loosen up deep muscle aches, relieving pain and motion issues
Rapid release therapy device
The Rapid Release therapy device is a new device that uses high vibrations to break up scar tissue
Compression boots
Compression boots were originally designed for athletes but are now widely used by anyone who wants to increase circulation, reduce inflammation and muscle soreness, or accelerate workout recovery.
Use Temperature
Cold Plunge
A cold plunge is a great way to reduce inflammation, muscle soreness, and speed up workout recovery. It can also help improve circulation. You can use a cold plunge pool, bathtub, or ice bath.
Epsom Salt Bath
Epsom salt baths are a great way to improve muscle recovery. Epsom salt is a mineral compound that can be absorbed through the skin. When you soak in an Epsom salt bath, the magnesium and sulfate ions enter your body and help to: reduce inflammation, decrease muscle soreness, and Improve nerve function.
Sauna
Benefits of sauna for muscle recovery: A sauna can help workout recovery by increasing circulation, reducing inflammation and muscle soreness, improving sleep quality, relieving stress and tension.
Saunas are also incredibly powerful in detox.
Red light therapy device
A red light therapy device helps improve muscles by increasing circulation, reducing inflammation and muscle soreness, and helping the body produce more mitochondria. Mitochondria are responsible for energy production in the cells, so the more you have, the better your workout recovery will be.
