Reddit reviews Black Foam Roller High Density Foam Roller, 6 x 36
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Molded polyethylene foam technology has a 2 lbs. per cubic foot density, Smooth surfaceWill not lose its shape after moderate to heavy useGreat for balance exercise
Ah, you can get one on amazon for like $22 - totally worth it! This is the one I have. But if that's not possible - before I finally caved and bought one I used to roll around on a tennis ball (for my glutes) and even a rolling pin (for hammies and calves).
I used to get horrible shin splits but then a trainer told me about using a hard foam roller (like this: http://amzn.com/B00FXHSLRE)... I use it every day and haven't had the issue after the first week of using it.
For shin splits I use it 2 different ways... first I sit on the floor and put the roller under my calves, cross my ankles and just roll is back and forth slowly under my calf.... switch ankles and do the other leg. Next, I flip over and in a push up position I roll the roller back and forth slowly on my shins.
Also, before running find a curb or tree or anything to press up against, stretch your calf but keeping your heel on the ground and putting your toes on the curb or tree.
Your calf muscle is what strengthens your shin so it's important to stretch that.
Hope this makes sense! Shin splits are absolutely no fun.
I use a foam roller I got off Amazon for back pain
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FXHSLRE/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_6bdvtb1SHTHXJ