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Give Yourself a Massage with a Baseball and a Sock


Everyday stress, sitting hunched over a keyboard all day, strength training—lots of things can cause knots and tension in your shoulders, back, and legs. All you need to loosen those muscles is just a baseball, a long sock, and a chair.

Although the "self-myofasial release techniques" in this video are mentioned specifically for seniors, they're appropriate for anyone who could use a little self-massage, and one of the benefits of this cheap method is you can do it at your desk or while watching TV.

While you're at it, see our previous tips for improving your massage techniques for yourself or giving one to others or let us know if you have any killer massage tips of your own.

Self-Myofascial Release Techniques for Seniors | YouTube via Runner's World