Blackroll BALL 08

Blackroll Ball 08

·         Targeted self-massage of all body areas, e.g. for the foot

·         Can be used on a table, on the floor and on the wall

·         Ideal fascia ball for targeting individual areas (e.g. neck, foot)

·         Small & handy - practical for on the go

·         Diameter: 8cm

Intensive and precise relief for pain & tension

The small fascia ball is one of BLACKROLL®'s most popular products because you can use it not only for self-massage but also as a training device to relax and strengthen your muscles. Due to its size, the massage ball fits into any handbag. This means you can use it at home, when travelling and in the gym. The BALL 08 is a real all-rounder among BLACKROLL® products. It is suitable both as a training device and as a massage device to loosen tense muscles and matted fascia.

It's not just athletes who use the fascia ball. The BALL 08 also appeals to more and more people who suffer from chronic back and neck pain. The pain is often caused by incorrect loading or one-sided postures. Due to the small surface, you can specifically massage the pain points with the fascia ball.

Benefits of fascia ball massage

If you constantly suffer from muscle pain, which can lead to limited mobility, headaches or nausea in the long term, the BALL 08 is the perfect therapy device for you. You don't need an additional therapist for the application because the ball is suitable for self-massage. Due to the versatile application, even hard-to-reach muscles can be easily reached to treat so-called trigger points (pain points). This includes not only the neck and back muscles, but also the buttocks and calves. Triggers in these areas often cause pain that can radiate into the arms or legs and are therefore often confused with a herniated disc.

Another advantage is that the fascia ball has a diameter of 8 centimeters and is therefore small enough to fit into any bag. With a weight of 22 grams, it is also incredibly handy. You can use it anywhere, whether you are at home or on the go. A floor, a wall or a table are sufficient to carry out the self-treatment. What is really interesting is that you can not only relax your muscles but also your fascia with the BALL 08. Fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds your muscles. If they stick together, this can have painful consequences.

Exercises with the BLACKROLL fascia ball

Basically, you have two options for muscle and fascia massage. On the one hand, you can hold the ball in your hand to massage reachable body parts, especially the arms and thighs, with light pressure. If you want to intensify the fascia massage, you can use your own body weight. This form of therapy has the great advantage that you can treat even hard-to-reach body parts without outside help. By leaning against the wall with the fascia ball, you can perfectly vary the pressure on the tissue. By bending and stretching your legs, you massage not only the neck, but also the entire back and buttocks.

As soon as you lie on the fascia ball, the pressure on the muscles is particularly high. This fascia massage is particularly suitable for the posterior shoulder and neck area. If the triggers are particularly painful, you can support yourself with your arms. If you have problems with your feet, the BALL 08 is also the right choice. Many athletes, especially marathon runners, suffer from pain in their feet caused by adhesion of the so-called plantar fascia. You can gently release this tension with circular, even movements. By the way: If the triggers are particularly painful, you can stay on the points for 15 to 20 seconds.

To prevent the fascia from sticking together in the first place, you should use the BALL 08 as regularly as possible. Initially, fascia training can be a little uncomfortable, but after just a few days you will feel a significant improvement. Fascia training not only improves the flexibility of muscles, tendons and ligaments - it also stimulates blood circulation. The more often you use the BALL 08, the better and fitter you will feel.