If there's one thing I learned over the past several years it's that my legs are more like logs than muscles when it comes to elasticity.
This means that I am highly prone to ITBS - Iliotibial Band Syndrome
I'll know I haven't been stretching enough when I feel that tell-tale sharp pain over the top of my knee while running, or while going down stairs after a run.
Thanks to some steady stretching, some time with a physiotherapist, and the Trigger Point QuadBaller, I've got the problem pretty much licked.
I could have gone out and just bought a foam roller but decided on this instead because it's so much smaller, and I didn't trust foam to be the correct stiffness to roll on.
The Quadballer is a pretty simple piece of kit. 2 Rollerblade type wheels and a middle bit. The key is in the middle section. It's made of some moderately firm material over top of some hard rubbery substance. It pushes on the muscles as you roll over it, but it gives just enough to distribute the weight slightly.
I really like using it and it seems to make a real difference. I can tell when I neglect using it for a few days.
You can learn more about how to operate it on the TriggerPoint Site.
I purchased my QuadBaller at Running Free on their very nice online store. I've been happy with the purchases I've made there. I haven't tried the other TriggerPoint Products mainly because I could only afford the Quadballer when I made my purchase!
If you're having knee pain I'd suggest doing the following stretches and using a foam roller or something like the Quadballer.
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