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I love tennis balls and I do not play tennis. My favorite use for them is to use them for massage. I can rub my foot over them to help with plantar fasciitis or just for fun. I also place one on the muscles between the spine and shoulder blade and lean against a wall.Then, doing mini-squats rolls out the muscle. For more intense pressure on the back, I place 2 in a sock and lay down on them. The gap in the middle keeps pressure off the spine while the muscles on either side relax into the pressure. Racquetballs can also work. Golf balls are okay for the foot massage.
Other uses for tennis balls:
- Use in the clothes dryer to: fluff up pillows and blankets and to improve efficiency
- Place on the feet of walkers and furniture to allow for easier sliding
- Put on the end of a broom stick to use on scuff marks
- I learned to juggle with tennis balls
- Cut a slit and hide stuff inside
- Cut a tennis ball in half and use it to get a better grip when opening jars.
Do you have any tennis ball secrets?
Oh, you can use them to play tennis!
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Wow, Katie, these are great suggestions. I think I have to go get a can of tennis balls! Also, for plantar fasciitis, this is what I did; I use YL essential oils. Every morning, I gently massaged a couple of drops of R.C. and a couple of drops of Lemongrass, separately, on my feet, and I put a drop of each in my shoes. I repeated the Lemongrass as needed during the day. That was about 7 years ago…no more troubles. If you want more info on this, e-mail me at wiseweaversnet@gmail.com. xoxoM
I had never thought about oils for it. Next time it flares, I will remember that. That looks like a great line too. Thanks for the info. I may email you when I need to order more oils. Thanks!
You’re welcome! 🙂
great suggestions Kate. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Sure thing, have a great Sunday!
I played tennis for over 50 years and never once thought of the many things I could have been doing with the ball! Thanks for the e4ye-opener! 🙂
8). The best ones to use are the balls that are a little too flat for tennis. I get mine from people who play.
Good information..who’d thought …a tennis ball…Diane
:). Love repurposing.
Excellent tips! I can’t wait to try it on my feet – that would feel wonderful! 🙂
Stick it in the freezer for a couple of minutes if you’re just coming in from the flowers. 8)
I can just imagine how wonderful that is going to feel! I’ll let you know when I try it! 🙂
Love the back massage idea. I’m going to give that a try. After a day of writing, my upper back screams for relief. 🙂
I love the 2 in a sock and stretching out on the floor after too much desk time.
Tennis balls are the new fetching tool. With two dogs, they get lots of exercise. Thanks for following my blog. I will keep taking peeks at your writings as well. Best regards.
Better to wear out a tennis ball than a shoe. 8)
Thanks for dropping by!
I am just so unoriginal, I only have been using them to play tennis! Great tips! (But I wouldn’t be caught dead with that ghastly outfit on!)
Lol. You could make it work!
lol – Thank you for the vote of confidence! 🙂
Brilliant, Katie! Who knew? I was just busy admiring the frock. Thanks for your visit. Off to explore your cloud and relaxation galleries- sounds sublime!
Thank you so much for taking the tour! Have a wonderful day!
Hi Katie. Cut an X in four balls and push your table,chair, zimmer frame legs into the balls, Stops scratches on the floor.Another hang one on a piece of string in the garage. When the windscreen touches, you are parked just right. Take care. Ralph
Hey Ra
Hey Ralf, great tips! Thanks. Enjoy you day 8)
Sorry I messed up your name!! I have been having technical difficulties with both my computer and my brain today.
Ra was the God of the Sun. He sailed across the heavens in a boat called the ‘Barque of Millions of Years’. At the end of each day Ra was thought to die and sailed on his night voyage through the Underworld, leaving the Moon to light the world above. The boat would sail through the twelve doors, representing the twelve hours of night-time. The next dawn, he was born again.
HOW DID YOU KNOW I WAS RA !!
Another two uses for a tennis ball. Throw at computer and bang on head…..works every time LOL. Take care Katie, Love from Ra, Ralf and Ralph. Take your pick !
ROFL!!! That is absolutely delicious. Thanks Ra
You’re welcome. Love Ralf
Cool beans!! (Or, rather, “COOL BALLS!”)
great post 🙂
Thanks 8)
Thanks for stopping by and the following.
YOU can JUGGLE? Cool!
Not ready for Vegas yet 8)