What’s the difference between yoga wheels and foam rollers?
The yoga wheel is a round prop that can help open the front body, assist in advanced yoga postures and stretch the spine.
Foam Rollers
The foam roller is a lightweight cylindrical compressed foam tube. There are many reasons to use it, including increasing flexibility, reducing soreness and eliminating muscle knots. Foam rolling is a method of self-myofascial release. The size and firmness of the rollers are different.
Difference Between Yoga Wheels And Foam Rollers
Yoga wheels and foam rollers are different, but similar in many ways. Traditional foam rollers are used to massage deep tissues and help relax muscles. Although the yoga wheel can achieve the same purpose, it is more focused on stretching your core and stretching your spine. Foam rollers are usually longer, and much less sturdy. They tend to soften and break down over time. This won’t happen with a yoga wheel.(This is why the popular Plexus wheel comes with a 10-year warranty, and others come with a lifetime warranty).
Also, using a back roller wheel is one of the best ways to get in between your shoulder blades – without applying unnecessary pressure on your spine.The yoga wheel is much nimbler, and you can use it to roll hard to reach areas that the foam roller just can’t reach. A spine wheel can also be used for a variety of home exercises, including yoga, core exercises, and more.
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