is foam rolling right for me?

[natew]

Hey guys,

I've recently found out that my thighs have trigger points all over them, and I have a feeling this is causing my knee soreness during squats. I actually feel soreness sometimes throughout my entire thigh during squats, not just my knees. I've found these trigger points using my elbows and a tennis ball. This is extremely painful, and I was wondering if I could get the correct foam-rolling equipment and take care of the task with that. Is it necessary that I use a tennis ball instead? Sometimes it hurts so bad I'd rather squat 1RMs every day of the week than doing it.

[sean]

Tennis balls and such are great for certain areas, but they only get you so far. Foam rolling is right for everybody. Do yourself a favor and invest in a good roller.

[natew]

any recommendations on a good roller/kit?

[guru]

Here natew - there was a whole thread on this. Maybe helpful.
http://stronglifts.com/forum/paperboard-foam-rollers-t9303.html?hilit=paperboard%20foam%20roller

[GhettoMrBob]

4" PVC works great. Hurts like hell at first but after a few sessions I can do my ITB with very little pain.

[hermanchauw]

Foam roller is a lifesaver. It is one of the best investments i have made in fitness equipment.