It’s also important to know your limits. “It might feel uncomfortable in the beginning, but as your body starts acclimating to the massaging, it should start to give some relief. However, if you start feeling more pain, you should discontinue use immediately,” says Kesselman. We also like that it includes an advanced infrared heating function that reaches a safe temperature of 113 degrees. Like many of the other massagers, it automatically shuts off after 15 minutes to avoid overheating. shoppingListJS = new ShoppingListJS({storeId: '11352',catalogId: '28501',langId: '-1'}, {id: '2492448', name: 'Boots Adjustable Intensity Massager', image: '', type: 'ItemBean', components: {}, skus: []}, {}, "shoppingListJS"); You can use the pillow on bare skin, but if that feels too intense (as it did for us) it will work through clothing, too. After a 20-minute treatment, you’ll feel a rush of endorphins and hopefully be more relaxed and at ease. Plenty of people report a reduction in pain and stress, better sleep, increased energy levels and lots of other positive outcomes. When buying partner items like this one, your contract of sale will be with our Range Plus Partner instead of us.

This treatment might be beneficial for reducing stiffness and tremors. To assess the long-term effects, more research is needed. Relaxing body and mind Key specs – Device type: Pillow; Massage type: Acupressure; Heat option: No; Intensity/speed settings : NoneThe improved blood circulation will contribute to faster healing by carrying oxygenated blood faster to the tissues and waste materials away from them at the same time. What are the benefits of handheld massage tools? We love how easy it is to use—simply place the chair onto your sofa, recliner, or office chair, sit down, and turn it on. It’s the most expensive massager on our list, but for a full-body massage at home, it’s worth it. They also make it easy to reach trigger points or a painful area to loosen tight muscles or improve circulation where needed. Vibration in Massage Chairs

Not everyone has easy access to a vibrating platform or a massage chair. Handheld massage tools are affordable and can be used by anyone at home. Both Crow and Dr. Moore like the stirrup design for the arms, as it helps to keep the massager right where you want it and it allows you to create more focused pressure with gentle pulling, while also allowing your upper traps to relax. Just go lighter than you think with the pressure to start, Crow advises. Hands-free or handheld: A hands-free massager makes it easier to totally relax, but it doesn’t give you the same level of control.However, there’s one big design difference: It’s completely cordless, which makes it more convenient to move around during your massage. Mirakel’s Massager offers a heating function, which Jessica Crow, licensed massage therapist and founder of CNTRD Wellness, recommends because “the heat will also soften the tight muscles and tissues so that the percussion, kneading or vibration is more effective and safer because you’ll be able to relax more deeply—your muscles won’t be ‘fighting’ against the massage pressure, which in some cases can cause more damage.”