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Five signs that you need a massage
March 13, 2026-3 min read
Stressed out? Sore muscles? The solution could be as simple, and enjoyable, as some at home massage therapy. Massage is one of the oldest healing practices that boost health and wellbeing. Apart from relaxation, they also help to increase joint mobility and flexibility, improve sleep and ease muscle pain.
Believe it or not, consistent massage sessions can train your body to maintain its relaxed state and teaches your muscles to remain loose even during high-stress periods. It’s understandable that working in regular sessions can be tricky, so why not do it at home?
If you identify with the following tell-tale signs, we encourage you to take the plunge and invest in an at-home massage device.
You are sitting down all day
Regular exercise, drinking plenty of water and a healthy diet will set you on the right path, along with massage. “Prolonged sitting makes the muscles and joints stiff, affecting the range of motion and flexibility,” says myotherapist Phil Romeril of Melbourne Natural Therapies. “Remedial massage is an effective way to release the stiff joints and muscles and improve flexibility.” Soothe your muscles with the Homedics Shiatsu Air Deluxe Foot Massager Deep kneading shiatsu massage and heat soothes feet through four rotational heads and 12 massage nodes. Bliss while you sit.
You are stressed out
According to Better Health Victoria, one of the immediate benefits of massage is a feeling of deep relaxation and calm. “This occurs because massage prompts the release of endorphins - the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that produce feelings of wellbeing. Levels of stress hormones, such as adrenalin, cortisol and norepinephrine, are also reduced. Studies indicate that high levels of stress hormones impair the immune system.”
The Homedics Shiatsu Pro Plus Massage Cushion will melt your cares away with deep-kneading shiatsu massage for the neck, shoulders and back, plus a heat function for deeper relaxation. Also, the fold-away design makes for easy storage.
You have post workout pain
Just like rubbing your elbow helps if you bump it on a hard surface, massage can soothe aching joints and muscles. Soothe sore spots with the Homedics Percussion Pro Handheld Massager, which features three massage settings, therapeutic heat and an ergonomic design for easy all-over use.
You are not sleeping
Counting sheep not cutting it? You might want to reduce your caffeine intake, get more exercise, invest in a meditation app for your smartphone and make massages a mainstay in your life. The Homedics Shiatsu Pro Plus Massage Cushion delivers a luxury massage from the comfort of your armchair, or even your bed. Treat the neck with soothing heat therapy and customised intensity.
Visit us in-store or online for more advice on choosing the perfect at-home massage tool for you. For more information on which massager is right for you check out our massager buying guide. Don't forget ... The Good Guys offers Same Day and Next Day Delivery on a range of massagers. Click to find out what is available for your purchase here: The Good Guys Delivery Options.
