Stretching is good for body and soul and it can release tension, both in your muscle and in your life. But just as in life sometimes you need a hand with stretching. There are many tools designed to make stretching easier and more effective. From rollers that massage angry muscles, to straps that help you get a deeper stretch, there are several tools on the market today. The key is to find what works for you. You may have a friend who swears that without her foam rollers, her muscles would be too tense to exercise, so you give it a whirl but just don’t see what the fuss is about. And on the flip side you may find that a strap is the most simple and effective way to get a deep hamstring stretch while your friend feels more pain than pleasure. No matter the tool you chose, the most important thing to remember when stretching is to start slowly; many of these tools can help you move and stretch in ways that may overextend your capabilities and leave you sore for days.