Five signs that you need a massage

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 increase joint mobility and flexibility, improve sleep and ease muscle pain

Believe 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

The work from home revolution might have levelled up our work-life balance, but it has also made it easier to slip into a sedentary lifestyle. 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.” Boost your circulation while you work with the Homedics 3-in-1 Pro Foot Massager with Heat. 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.” Translation: massage could be your ticket to keeping calm, carrying on and avoiding illness. The HoMedics Easy Lounge Massage Chair with Heat will melt your cares away with deep-kneading shiatsu massage for the neck, shoulders, back and legs, plus a heat function for deeper relaxation. Also, the fold-away design makes for easy storage.

“According to Better Health Victoria, one of the immediate benefits of massage is a feeling of deep relaxation and calm.”

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. According to an article published by Harvard Medical School, therapeutic massage helps to “close the pain gate” by impeding pain messages to and from the brain. It cited a study that showed a reduction in hand pain and an improvement in grip strength among people who had hand massages four times a week and did Self-massage at home. They also slept better and had less anxiety. 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 massage a mainstay in your life. The Homedics Cordless Shiatsu Massager delivers a luxury massage from the comfort of your armchair, or home office chair. Treat the back, neck and shoulders with three massage styles: kneading shiatsu, rolling and spot massage.

You Have Back Pain

Keeping your core muscle group strong and your spine flexible is key when it comes to managing back issues. The HoMedics Stretch + The Back Stretching Mat helps by leading the body through a series of carefully choreographed treatments designed to recreate yoga movements. The mat features air chambers that inflate and deflate to emulate yoga styles, increasing your flexibility. Four pre-set programs let you customise your massage experience, along with three levels of stretch intensity. The easy folding design means you can store it anyway, and pop it in your holiday suitcase.

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.