​There are scientific studies out now showing the many benefits Foam Rolling can provide you. Foam rolling can be done on the floor or with a hand held roller. It has been shown that foam rolling your hamstrings for as little as 10 seconds can increase your range of motion significantly. It's a simple but effective tool. The use of a foam roller has been found to improve vascular function and reduce stiffness of the arteries.

Some people use a foam roller only when they feel a spot in a muscle that needs to be rolled out. The foam roller can benefit you much more if you use it daily. Using it for only a few minutes a day can help prevent trouble spots in your muscles before they become an issue.

Foam rolling is also known as Self-myofascial release if you want to use the fancy term. It has been practiced for years by coaches, therapists and professional athletes.It is a form of self massage and is used to help release trigger points or muscle tightness. This can help your muscles recover and return to normal functioning. Foam rolling can help to break up knots that have formed in your muscles.

Travel nurses and healthcare travelers deal with so much stress in their every day jobs, it is necessary to find ways to relax and let go of the stress in order to stay healthy. Maybe foam rolling might be a safe, affordable option for you to try at home. I know I'm sure going to.

Mary Crawford, HealthCare Employment Network