Modern life is stressful; we all work too hard, too long and do too much. Also, we’re losing connection with the desire and ability to simply relax. Perhaps it’s an ingrained sense of guilt of duty of work, but there are physical and mental health benefits of taking a moment to relax. One of the great ways of relaxing is to sit back and enjoy a good massage. A masseuse can be expensive, but with the following body massage and pain relief equipment, you can enjoy professional quality relaxation.
How Does Massage Relieve Pain?
Surprisingly, studies on the physical benefits of massage and massagers are few and far between even though most professionals sportspeople swear by a sports massage at the end of an intense session. However, a study in 2012 suggested that moderate massage to targeted areas of areas of the body most affected by physical activity stimulated recovery and reduced inflammation. Of course, this is not limited to sport’s massage – we can all benefit.
Vibration 2-Way Neck and Back Massager
Not all massage devices are comfortable or fit neatly to your body, but this body massage gadget is designed precisely with your comfort in mind. It hooks over your shoulders and secures at the back, wrapping around your body shape for maximum comfort. The zip adjuster mechanism means it can either massage your back or your shoulders depending on how you prefer to use it. With 14 variations and 4 intensity settings, it provides a nice, relaxing and warming sensation to help you wind down.
Zest Infrared Foot Massager
From the back and shoulders to another area of the body we place under strain – our feet. The Zest makes a great birthday or Christmas present for the foot massage lover in your life. It provides concentrated tension relief for certain areas while the infrared heating system increases temperature and therefore improves circulation in these extremities. It also provides acupressure to the arches and the length of the soles. Fully hygienic, the interior fabric covering is removable and machine washable.
Vitality Infrared Massage Belt
The abdomen is one of those areas that most massage devices ignore. Not so with this massager and pain relief equipment. It wraps around you rather like a cummerbund, but that’s where its similarity largely ends. it pinpoints areas for specific massaging and pain relief for the muscles in your abdominal area. This warmth and stimulation improve circulation which, in turn, can aid recovery from injury or recent surgery. The Velcro adjuster means it will fit easily around your waist. You can use one of several programmes or make manual adjustments.
Infrared Massage Hairbrush
Another massage and pain relief accessory that uses infrared, it looks like any other hairbrush, but it’s electronic. While you brush your hair, it creates a soothing and vibrating massage sensation. Combined with the heat setting, it will make your head feel nice, your scalp warm and your hair soft and smooth. Head massages can be quite intense which is why something gentle like this will set you up for your day or night out. Not that you have to use all of these functions together; use it as a heater or massage with heat.
Walking Massage Knee Protector
This massage and pain relief accessory is useful for a wide variety of users – people with congenital knee problems, arthritis and rheumatism, but also for active people. If you engage in intense exercise such as running, cycling, climbing or anything else that might put a strain on your knees, this offers not only support, but the compression will also massage your knee as you move. It comes with interchangeable pads so you can vary support and massage pressure depending on your activity.