What is a Spikey Massage Ball?
What is a spikey ball….
These spikey balls act similar to a foam roller in a way. It is a self-massage therapy tool. These balls have spikes on them to stimulate the muscles but they can also been known as torture balls. They are great for muscle recovery. The balls mainly target your trigger points/knots in your muscles. By targeting the trigger points they then help to reduce pain and improve range of motion through the muscles. The spikey balls are great for putting in your gym bag or taking it when you travel.
What are the benefits of using a spikey ball?
Increases blood flow to those areas
Improves posture
Reduces joint stiffness
can improve flexibility
reduces muscle pain
What is the difference between a foam roller and spikey ball? Which one should I use?
USE BOTH!
Use the foam roller first then follow it up with the spikey ball. The foam roller stimulates the overall muscle, gets the blood flow going more effectively to the muscles. The foam roller is more of that deep tissue massage where the spikey balls work on the trigger points/knots and specific areas. Foam rollers just can’t quite get to those trigger points.
Where can I use the spikey ball?
ANYWHERE! Where ever you have tight and sore muscles use it! Our favourite places to us them are in between the shoulder blades, lower back, glutes,traps, chest and neck
Below I have put in a few links on common areas of the body on how to use the spikey
Spikey Ball - Neck