PTinAZ wrote:
I'll tell you what I tell my patients...
The likely theory on why rollers, balls, massage guns, etc feel good is neurological in nature...meaning the pressure from said roller, ball, etc is giving a "perception" of loosening things up. No, it doesn't break up "scar tissue" or "release fascia". No it doesn't fix injuries and there really is no evidence to say it prevents injury either.
There are a lot of things that can be causing lower calf trouble in a runner (assuming you're a runner), Pounding it with a massage gun is low on the list of helping it.
I am not disagreeing with you, but where are you finding evidence for this position, or is it merely a lack of evidence?
thanks.