- Massage tools make excellent gifts.massage image by Anthony CALVO from Fotolia.com
Back massage is not only effective at reducing the soreness of tender, aching muscles; clinical tests show that receiving a 30 minute or longer massage at least twice a week has other powerful benefits, such as improved circulation and a strengthened immune system. Massage also reduces anxiety, depression and stress, a major cause of illness and injury. Massage products make thoughtful and therapeutic gifts. - There are many types of hand-held rollers and knobs. These tools are designed to fit perfectly in your hand, allowing you to concentrate on key accupoints on and around your back, as well as over the rest of your body. These tools help increase the effectiveness and intensity of the massage. Some tools have rotating wheels, while others have knobs. There is a wide variety of such tools available on the market. These tools make great gifts for significant others, couples or individuals in relationships, as they generally are used to give massages to another person.
- It is often difficult for people to perform self-massage because of their inability to reach the muscles that ache. There are many products made specifically for large and hard-to-reach muscles. One such massage tool is S-shaped, made of fiberglass and reinforced with nylon. It is 20 inches in length, and allows you to reach pressure points throughout the entire back. Another tool is approximately 15 inches in length and shaped like a large cane. This tool can be used to reach behind the body and give oneself a deep, effective back massage. There are also products made for giving oneself a foot massage. These products are generally made with numerous small rolling balls; the individual places the tool on the floor, and slides her foot over the surface of the tool, allowing the rolling balls to massage her feet.
- Electric back massagers vary from hand-held vibrating massagers to objects with rotating knobs that are placed in a chair and leaned back against. The electric massagers effectively untie knots and relieve tension and soreness. Your body will feel relaxed and rejuvenated with minimal effort on your part, since the use of electric massagers requires you to do little more than relax!
- Massage oils allow hands and massage tools to glide over the body more easily. A large array of non-greasy, vitamin-enriched or scented massage oils are available for purchase. Some of these oils not only moisturize and improve the condition of your skin, but reduce the effects of aging, as well.
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