Foam rolling is everywhere: commercial gyms, rehab clinics, pro sports weight rooms, even high-school PE classes. It’s one of the most widely used warm-up tools on the planet.
Yet despite its popularity, the disagreement usually boils down to one question:
Does foam rolling physically change tissue?
For years, the dominant explanation was that foam rolling “breaks up scar tissue” or “releases adhesions.” While this idea sounds intuitive, it doesn’t hold up under scrutiny.
