Top Tips on How to Self Massage
Plenty of us suffer from aching backs, necks, legs and feet, and plenty of us don't really have the time to do anything about it. Aching muscles can be caused by many different factors including bad posture, stress and arthritis, but the trick to pain relief isn't that far away or as time costly as you may think. Massage is a great way to relieve pain, and if using a professional physiotherapist is too costly or time consuming for you, then you can always do it yourself at home.
Self massage techniques can relieve aching muscles
If you're thinking that you don't know the first thing about self-massage, then you're in the right place. This short article explains how to prepare your body for self-massage, before showcasing some of the best self-massage tools out there.
Top Tips on How to Self-Massage
If you're new to self-massage, it's always a good idea to prepare yourself before you begin for the best experience. You can help soothe and relax muscles by taking the following steps:
- Stretch your muscles by holding static stretches for around 30 seconds. This will lengthen each muscle group and get blood flowing!
- Relax and get yourself into a comfortable position that doesn't cause stress.
- Use a massage cream, balm or oil on the sore and aching areas of the body.
- Find your trigger points. Trigger points are knots in the muscles that are hardened and if relieved, can reduce pain.
Once you've located your trigger points you'll want to start to give yourself a massage. You can do this in a number of ways, but firstly you need to find the right product for the job. We'll now list some of our best massage equipment and tools, all proven to reduce sore and aching muscles.
Our Most Popular Self-Massage Tool
Our most popular self-massage tool is the Beurer MG16 Personal Mini Massager, a self massager that has excellent usability, is simple to use and offers excellent stimulation to your back, neck, arms and legs. The massager uses three massage heads that provide a soothing massage whenever you want. The massager can be operated with very little effort, offering fantastic therapeutic properties when you're feeling like you need some relaxation.
Best Self Massage Tool for Aching Feet
Aching feet are extremely common, especially if you spend all day on your feet either at work or playing sports. One way to massage your feet is with the Pediroller Foot Massager, designed by podiatrists this simple to use product can tone muscles and strengthen arches which will reduce foot pain in the long run. Small, compact and lightweight, by rolling the Foot Massager on your feet you can prevent arch pain, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, tired feet and weakened muscles.
Best Self Massage Tool for a Deep Tissue Massage
The lightweight Pro11 Massage Bar can be used across the entire body, and uses its rotating design to penetrate far deeper into muscles than other massage equipment can reach. By rolling the bar up and down the sore and aching area, you can increase blood circulation and reduce muscle ache and recovery time, perfect for sportspeople and others who suffer pain after a day of been on your feet. Textured handles make it easy to grip and rotating segments ensure that this bar offers a catered massage.
Massage Aches and Pains from Home
With the advice and tools in this article you can massage from your own home, ideal for relieving pain after a day at work when you don't have too much time. If you want to browse more self massage tools then you could always check out our Massage Therapy, Massage Therapy and Sports Massage and Massage categories.
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