Foam Rolling...to roll or not to roll?

[OakLeaf]

FWIW, the NY Times has a story this week about the US women's soccer team's recovery protocol, and foam rolling is part of it.

[AppleTree]

Thanks Oak and Crankin, I appreciate your viewpoints. The NY Times article is interesting. I've been foam rolling for several years now, and try to be consistent with it especially after longer rides. Just wondering if anyone else had read/heard the conflicting info on the IT band in particular. I am careful rolling out that side area and to avoid bony areas, as that can be the most uncomfortable area to roll out, but always felt that it was more helpful than not. And like you said maybe it's about not overdoing it. Which makes sense, right??!