Manual Neck Massager, Shiatsu Roller Ball Massage Tool Neck and Shoulder Muscle Relax, Deep Tissue Dual Trigger Point Shoulder Massager

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According to Eeric Truumees, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Texas Spine and Scoliosis in Austin, Texas, and president of the North American Spine Society (NASS), stimulating blood flow to muscles can help them relax, and a massager does just that. The product uses environmentally friendly PP material, which is non-toxic and harmless to the body, safe and healthy. One of our favorite features is the ability to change the direction of the massage nodes, which allows for an all-over, deep massage experience.

The benefit is that you can control the pressure you put on it, so you can start lightly and then go deeper when needed. Of course, you won’t get any heat or vibration with this massager, but if you’re looking for a simple way to target some of your sore trigger points, the LiBa could be a perfect fit. We actually recommend the latter as it’s easiest to find a good intensity when there’s a hard surface at your back. As one tester shared, “While this is a manual massager, it did hit the sweet spot on the upper neck that you need rubbed when you have migraines. It is small enough to fit in a suitcase without taking up a lot of room, and so light it won’t even add to the weight of your luggage.Manual massagers: They may not be hands-free, but manual massagers allow you to apply as much pressure as you like. Vibration: Vibration is a great way to relieve tension and target specific areas of pain, like knots in your neck and pain in your shoulders. The pillow-shaped device has three speeds and a bi-directional rotation setting, which takes a little getting used to, but mimics the feeling of being massaged by human hands. Placing your bent elbows in line with your shoulders allows for the requisite pressure – and deep breathing encourages your muscles to relax. Ninety-degree rotation lets you fit the massager comfortably into the nape of your neck, without missing any aching spots.

We will update our recommendations with more insights as we spend more time with these products in the coming weeks. She also noted that it needs to charge for 6 hours before first use, so it’s not ready right out of the box. Since it needs to be gripped by your entire hand, it can be awkward to use on hard-to-reach parts of your body for longer than a couple of minutes. A thin layer of lycra covers eight medium-sized shiatsu nodes that rotate in two directions and are surprisingly powerful, giving a satisfyingly deep massage even on the lowest of the three intensity levels. The best way to use it is to lay on a yoga mat or soft surface with your knees bent upwards, and slowly place the pillow beneath your neck.It’s also worth noting that massage is generally not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy because it can cause dizziness or worsen morning sickness.

A Bed of Nails acupressure pillow works on the same principle as acupuncture: it uses pressure points to stimulate the skin and relieve pain, except with this there are no needles involved. Consistent neck pain, back pain, and headaches also can be indicators of mild misalignment which can be remediated with a posture corrector to help you retrain your muscles into a healthier alignment. It is very easy to create fascial or cutaneous nerve damage if you use excessive pressure or excessive time under pressure.Beyond the deep tissue massage, the Papillion Back Massager uses infrared heat therapy to help relieve sore, tense muscles. At the high end are rechargeable or electrical devices that provide multiple options for speed and power. After using this neck massager, my neck problems have been greatly improved, and the massager is very firm and can be twisted and bent at a large angle.

The neck and shoulders are one of the more difficult areas on the body to target with a massage gun, so if you have a hard time reaching your back, neck, and shoulders, another kind of massager may be a better choice.It has an elastic strap to secure it to a chair for a lower back massage and a carrying handle for portability.