Have you been lurking around in the massage store lately? Maybe you are thinking about which gadgets to buy for your home massage. These gadgets can save you time and effort during desperate times (when no one can give you a massage). The best thing of all, they are not too expensive, considering they are widely available to consumers.
Which ones should you buy? There are so many of them in the market. Often times, a beginner will get confused immediately when choosing one from the shelves. Let’s dive further into the issue of gravity-assisted massage equipment and their types in this article.
Foot rollers
This is an all time favorite for everyone in every household. They are round in shape and have a flat surface. Once you step on it, you can rotate yourself clockwise or counter-clockwise. Some models have different surface texture like grooves. Some have many rolling balls on them. What is the point of stepping and rotating yourself using these? Well, you can stimulate nerve endings and reflexology points on your feet. An alternative is using foot soles that have tiny knobs in your shoes.
Back rollers
These look like kitchen rolling pins that are used to flatten flour dough. You roll along with it on the floor, making the back roller in between your back and the floor. However, like the instructions says, don’t roll your back on the knobs (if they have any). This is because it can come in contact with your spine directly and hurt it. But most people seem to ignore this advice and roll their way because it feels comfortable anyway. Still, don’t let it touch your spine directly!
Stretchers
There are many types out there. But there is one that is very useful for your back. It is called the body bridge. It is a curved table that looks like an inverted U shape. Therefore, when you lie on it, your hips are at the peak and your heads and feet nearing the ground. This way, you are letting the gravity do the stretching work for you.