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7. Tennis balls
Relieving Muscle Knots with a Tennis Ball Where to Buy: Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods
Average Cost of Product: $1–$5 per pack*
If you've ever dealt with a muscular knot, you know how uncomfortable and sore it can be. Massages are an effective way to relieve these trigger points, but if you don't have someone available to give you a back rub, a tennis ball can come to the rescue.
This travel-friendly massage tool acts like a mini foam roller, allowing you to target and alleviate trigger points effectively. Simply place the tennis ball against the knot and apply pressure by leaning against a wall or lying on the floor. Roll the ball gently over the area to release tension and improve blood flow.
Using Tennis Balls for Effective Muscle Massage Source: © Flickr/Iryna Inshyna
To effectively relieve muscle knots, you can use one or two tennis balls taped together. Start by lying down on the floor with your back against the tennis ball(s). Move your body until you locate the knot that’s causing discomfort.
Once you find the trigger point, spend twenty to thirty seconds (or longer, if necessary) massaging the knot with the tennis ball. The deep compression from the ball helps to release the tension, alleviating aches and pains in the affected area.
