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Anterior Forearm Massage

By , PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS·

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Anterior forearm massage is a self-massage for the palm side of your forearm and wrist, using a tennis ball, a can of food or a foam roller on a table. Press the forearm onto the tool and roll slowly from the elbow down to the wrist, using your other hand to add pressure and control. When you find a tender spot, roll back and forth or in small circles until it relaxes.

Do it for 45 to 60 seconds, two to three times a day, as needed to ease tightness.

Anterior Forearm Massage
Region Palm-Side of the Forearm/Wrist
Frequency&Duration 45-60 Seconds, 2-3x/day. Perform as necessary throughout week to reduce tightness
If you are using the tennisball: Place it on a table and slowly apply pressure from the elbow on the palm-side of your forearm all the way to your wrist. Use your other hand to apply more pressure and better control the position of the tennis ball. If you find a tender location, slowly roll back and forth or in small circles until it relaxes.  If you are using the can of food or foam roller: Place it on a table and slowly apply pressure from the elbow on the palm-side of your forearm all the way to your wrist. Use your other hand to apply more pressure and better control the position of the can. If you find a tender location, slowly roll back and forth until it relaxes. Move along different lines down the forearm.
Forearm massage on a tennis ball, palm side down, with the other hand pressing on top

Tennis Ball

Forearm massage rolling the palm side of the forearm over a food can, other hand pressing down

Can of Food

Forearm massage rolling the palm side of the forearm over a foam roller, other hand pressing down

Foam Roller

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