Have you ever used a vibrating foam roller? They are game changers!
Most people are unable to actually relax the area they are working on completely. The vibration helps the muscles relax all they way to the point you literally melt into the foam roller. I will admit they are quite expensive, but if you foam roll on a regular basis then it is a no brainer. We use the brand Hyperice with our athletes.
No, I haven't tried one of those yet but I would love to! That's a really important point about actively relaxing the muscle as you roll/apply pressure... I have definitely had a tough time with that especially in certain positions, so I bet the vibration is super helpful! What an awesome concept - I'll have to check out Hyperice!! Thanks so much for the awesome comment! :)