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10 Ways to Use a Foam Roller

This one tool can give you a lifetime of relief from tight muscles (and so much more!)

By Jessica Smith
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After a long run or a long day at the office in high heels, your feet deserve a little TLC. Slip off your shoes and try this easy foot stretch/massage: Stand with your foam roller under the arch of one foot. Gently apply pressure to the arch by leaning your weight forward and slowly roll your foot back and forth over the roller.

Want more pressure? Hold on to something sturdy for balance and stand on it with both feet and gently (and carefully) roll back and forth.

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