When it comes to relieving tight and sore muscles [1], you might want to consider rolling. Beyond your basic foam roller, there are tons of handy tools that can knead and compress away your aches and pains — with or without the crazy expense of a massage therapist. Whether you're looking to flush your muscles after an intense weight-lifting session or just improve your posture, many of these tools have multiple uses. Take a peek and see which one works best for you!
Practice Golf Balls
If you have practice golf balls [2] ($4, originally $5) around the house, roll out your feet — reflexology [3]style!
Foot Rubz
This tiny Foot Rubz [4] ($6, originally $7) is perfect for your feet — especially after a long day in heels!
Porcupine Massage Ball
Perfect for the entire body, the porcupine massage ball [5] ($7, originally $20) increases blood flow to promote healing and is small enough to fit in your gym bag!
Original Compact RumbleRoller
The Original Compact RumbleRoller [6]($45) is great for kneading soft tissue and great for trigger-point massaging.
apana Travel Mini Foam Roller
No need to suffer through tight hips after traveling. Just pick up the apana Travel Mini Foam Roller [7] ($20) and stash it in your luggage.
Trigger Point Performance Deep Tissue Massage Ball
Comparable to a deep-tissue massage, this massage ball [8] ($20, originally $25) was designed to mimic the thumb. Use it to reach specific muscles like your neck, shoulders, back, and chest.
Performance Cold Roller
The Performance Cold Roller [9] ($100) is unique in that it has a gel core for cold compression to target specific muscles without freezing other joints. It also speeds up your body's recovery by flushing the lactic acid from the muscles.
Power Systems Myo-Roller
With a unique H-shaped design, the Power Systems Myo-Roller [10] ($40) was designed to promote spinal alignment and target different pressure points during myofascial release.
Penn Tennis Ball Can
If you're looking for an affordable way to practice massage therapy, consider using a tennis ball! You probably already own one, but if not, Penn Tennis Ball Can [11] ($7 for a can of three) are an affordable and convenient way to ease sore muscles. Use it against a wall by rolling out your back!
Gaiam Rolling Relief Kit
The Gaiam Rolling Relief Kit ($35, originally $40) comes with three tools so you can really target specific pains.