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Sure, an Epsom salt bath can be great for reducing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), inflammation and swelling, and muscle rubs are handy for alleviating fatigued muscles, but using a foam roller is quicker and arguably more effective.

The roller did earn a 4 out of 5 for effectiveness because our tester found that it’s not dense or intense enough to provide deep-tissue relief for larger muscle groups—but it does make for enjoyable, soothing use, which is especially great for more sensitive areas, like the glutes or hamstrings after a workout on the elliptical machine. However, one thing emerged in our testing: Those firm, black EPP (expanded polypropylene) rollers aren’t all that different from one another, at least when it comes to at-home use.As it turns out, our experts found what most laypeople already assume: The ubiquitous firm-density black foam rollers made of EPP (expanded polypropylene) aren’t much different from one another, at least in terms of their therapeutic benefits. It has foamy ridges all along its sides to target trigger points on the body and is also extremely lightweight at 1. We felt a difference after using it in comparison with other textured rollers, mostly because we were able to use it longer. I find somewhere in the middle is ideal for most people because you need it to be deep and therapeutic but not uncomfortable or pain-inducing.

Testing NotIf you’re new to rolling or thinking of upping the ante, the Rush is quite firm—more so than our other picks, as well as its sibling, the TriggerPoint Grid 2. Likewise, other implements, such as firm rubber balls or smaller rollers, are also available and are great for very specific purposes—but because of their specificity, we didn’t look at those for this guide. Another set we like: this sunny set of Drybar High Tops Self-Grip Rollers, which come in a six-pack of two sizes (medium and large).

Jumbo hot rollers, like this T3 Volumizing Hot Rollers Luxe set, are as classic Veronica Lake as it gets. Dickey notes the small diameter of many cold-wave perm rods, like the kind found in the Diane 12-pack, makes them ideal for creating defined spirals on short and medium-length hair, particularly if you have kinkier curly textures. It will fit into most luggage, carry-ons, or gym bags—providing relaxing relief on all of your travel adventures.Obviously not for everyone and aimed at more experienced users, the extra-large points on this roller are designed for reaching and loosening deep, tight areas. It does, however, fairly seamlessly connect to the Therabody app, so you can control the speed on your phone, and it feels incredibly firm thanks to its innovative hypo-allergenic EVA high-density foam. The vibration feature enhanced performance but also made the roller slightly more difficult to control and maneuver. The roller is super lightweight, which means that it can shift a bit under pressure, so it’s important to think about keeping it steady when foam rolling. Our tester noted that her muscles felt elongated and relaxed after using this foam roller regularly, and she even experienced less pain in her plantar fascia.