
For most people, a soothing massage after a tiring day at work is the best way to wind down. Massage therapy helps relax knotted muscles, eliminate chronic aches and pains, and improve circulation. It could also help release muscle tension and improve mobility of the joints.
Although all health spas offer various forms of massages, not everyone has the time to book a service. For times when you’re in bad shape and you need a massage, you can always turn to massage devices to help you relax.
Massage devices come in various forms. Some are made to target the shoulders or the lower back while others are designed specifically for the feet or arms. Whatever areas of the body you want to give a good rub down, there’s a massage device that will help loosen and release tension from the body.
Types of Massage Devices
Chair Massagers
Chair massagers are perhaps the most popular type of electronic massage device. Some are portable mini massagers that you can simply attach to parts of your chair while the most expensive ones are chairs with built-in massagers.
Neck and Shoulder Massagers with Heat
Some types of electronic massagers are not only great at offering deep tissue massage, the nubs that work to massage the muscles becomes mildly heated too. Heat helps relax the muscles and soothes the nerves. These types of massagers could be attached to any chair or even in the car for on-the-go massages.

Foot Massagers
Some types of foot massagers work on the theory of reflexology. In this theory, certain parts of the foot corresponds to various parts of the body. When you massage one point of the foot, it also helps heal the corresponding body organ. Some foot massagers only stimulate the pads of the feet while newer foot massagers also help massage the ankles.
Head and Eye Massagers
Newer electronic massagers are now able to provide relaxing massages on delicate areas of the body, particularly the eyes. These massagers offer gentle massaging action that not only stimulates the muscles and nerves but also helps revitalize the delicate skin around the eyes.
As for the head massagers, they are made to minimize headaches and stimulate hair re-growth. This massager is best for those struggling with thinning hair or those who suffer from chronic migraines.
Benefits of Electronic Massagers
Portability
Most massagers are so compact, you can take them practically anywhere — in the office or in the car. You can get a massage anytime of the day without lugging around a clunky machine.
Alleviates Pain
Suffering from lower back or shoulder pain? Massage devices work just as well as the kind of massages you get from your local health spa. Best of all, you don’t have to pay more to get a good rub down!
Releases Stress
When you spend most of your day sitting in front of your computer, your muscles would become stiff and painful. When you’re in pain, you’re not performing well at work and this inevitably leads to stress. A good massage helps minimize pain by releasing muscle tension from the body. When you’re not in pain, you’re less stressed out and you can shift your focus on things that matter.