Originally Posted by
Velodiva
I just started using a foam roller at my gym (Equinox). I read that a lot of coaches recommend it. It was EXTREMELY painful on the IT bands the first few times
(a sure sign that I really needed this). Too soon to say how this will affect my cycling, but I am getting addicted.
IT seems to be an area that does some extreme adapting in cyclists. I've heard this from numerous massage therapists, and my old cycling coach who is a Rolfer (another interesting experience).