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 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.” Translation: massage could be your ticket to keeping calm, carrying on and avoiding illness. The Homedics Shiatsu Elite II Massage Cushion with Heat 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.

“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. 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 home office chair. Treat the back, neck and shoulders with three massage styles: kneading shiatsu, rolling and spot massage.

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.