Try these foam roller exercises to help alleviate plantar fasciitis pain.

The hip flexors are a powerful muscle group that commonly becomes tight. When the hip flexors become tight they can alter the biomechanics in athletes, especially runners. The tight hip flexor can shorten stride length which can create achilles, knee and back problems. By using the foam roller, then performing a stretch the hip flexor can lengthen and loosen.

The Piriformis, which is a hip rotator, can become very tight in athletes. When this muscle gets tight it can cause low back pain, hip pain and knee pain. Try this foam roller technique to help lengthen the muscle.

By far the best stretch for runners. The Iiliotibial (IT) band is a trouble spot for many runners. This band can become very tight in runners creating anterior knee pain. By keeping this band loose, runners can prevent knee pain.

The foam roller is an excellent way to prevent hamstring injuries by releasing the muscle fibers. In addition, it can be used
to help massage the soft tissue if there is an injury.

This foam roller stretch is great for runners. The piriformis is pelvis stabilizer and hip rotator. It can become extremely tight in runners and cause back and hip pain. This stretch can be uncomfortable, but effective. Give it a try.

The foam roller is a great tool to use for warming the lower back up prior to any exercise. If your back is stiff from exercising, using the foam roller can help loosen the low back.