Body Massagers

Therapeutic benefits of massage include:

a. Provides a great way to relax and help alleviate musculoskeletal conditions.
b. Dilates blood vessels improving blood circulation in targeted areas and throughout the body.
c. Can help improve muscle tone and reduce muscular atrophy resulting from forced inactivity or injury.
d. Provides a sedative or stimulating effect on the nervous system depending on type or length of massage.
e. Helps to reduce Edema (swelling) of the extremities.
f. Can help relieve muscle tension and mental stress to aid in a stress reduction and relaxation program.
g. It makes you feel good!

Types of Massage Units:

Vibration: -

Vibration type massagers move their pads or massage points in an orbital action. This creates a side to side motion or a light up and down motion or a combination of the two. Generally, these type of massagers provide a more soothing and gentle massage action.

Percussion: -

Percussion type massagers provide a tapping action by moving massage spheres up and down. These type of massagers provide for deep muscle penetration.

Some possible applications of massage to help with physical ailments:

a. Shoulder Pain - Place the massager directly on the sore muscle or joint to increase blood flow to the area.
b. Leg Cramps and Calf Pain - Increased blood flow and massaging will help release muscle cramp and soothe pain.
c. Thighs and Hips - Increasing blood flow to the thighs and hips may help reduce swelling and lessen swelling, pain and stiffness.
d. Back Pain - relaxing and stimulating back massage soothes aching tired and overworked muscles.
e. Carpal Tunnel and Sport Injuries - Increased blood circulation and gentle massage helps to relieve pressure on the median nerve and reduce numbness, tingling and stiffness in the hand.