For best results and superior lymphatic drainage (1 to at least 4 times per week): Starting with the upper half of the body, apply light to medium pressure just under the collar bone and then roll in short upward strokes to just over the collar bone. Then next move to the arms and move in long strokes upwards from the elbows, aiming for the armpits. Then move to below the elbows and move in long strokes upwards from the hands. Roll over each area 3 to 4 times.
For the lower half of the body, start by pressing into near the groin area on each side of the body and slightly wiggle the roller from side to side. Once you move to the legs, roll from the feet up to the knees and then the knees up to the groin using long upward strokes. Once you move to the backs of the legs, roll upwards from the knees over the backs of the thighs and then around the hips to the groin area.
For muscle release (as frequently as desired): Using a combination of long and short firm strokes on any areas in need of attention, gently move the roller in a back and forth motion, intermittently holding it in place while adding additional pressure with a slight wiggling motion. Repeat on each area as desired, as frequently as desired keeping in mind to be gentle with yourself and .