The best massagers for every part of your body
All the gear you knead to release tension.
Every year a new part of my body aches—and still not enough money to get a massage every month. Instead of leaving your house, shelling out handfuls of cash for some tenderizing relief, grab a massaging device that you can use again and again from the comfort of your own couch. While you’re at it, have a device for every part of your body. It never hurts to be prepared. In fact, being prepared feels great. Let’s work our way down from our head to our toes, shall we?
This simple-but-effective scalp massager is made with 2mm wires with round acrylic beads on the tips to prevent scratching and snags. The device is intended to increase blood circulation to the scalp, but also it just feels really nice. $6.
The Ladynice scalp massager is portable option that vibrates 8,000 times per minute, and comes with two levels of intensity. It’s powered by two AAA batteries. You can really use it on any part of the body. $15.
This is the least portable and most extra of the three head massager options. While this waterproof, massaging helmet looks intimidating, it does its thing on your temples, eyes (!), neck, and scalp simultaneously. The cordless and rechargeable massager holds around 105 minutes of charge and can be controlled via a smartphone app. It uses air compression, heat, kneading, and vibration to help you improve blood circulation and relieve stress. $440.
I bet you didn’t know there were massagers for your eyes. I didn’t until I was doing some research on Mynt’s website. Their Eye Energizer uses soft silicone tips to massage your closed eyes. It lets you choose between either hot or cold therapy and features three modes—a 64-degree low, a 104-degree high, and one that alternates between both temperature settings. It claims it can combat crow’s feet, dark circles, and dehydration. It holds a 70-minute charge and can be recharged with a USB. $70.
This Zyllion shiatsu massager has “3D massaging nodes” that knead your aching neck and back. They change direction, heat up, and, really, fit underneath most body parts. It also boasts straps on the back so you can hook it up to a chair while you’re sitting. There’s a 20-minute shut-off feature to make sure it doesn’t overheat. It also comes with a car adapter for relief while driving. $50.
After experiencing the magic of Mynt’s foot massager last year, I needed to try out the brand’s soft-fabric full-back machine. I found the same level of comfort, pain—the good kind—and relief with their shiatsu seat massage cushion. You can choose between a kneading massage, shiatsu-style therapy, or both. There are programmed massage sessions or you can customize the area, heat and how the nodes rotate yourself. If one area bothers you more, you can keep the device concentrated on that spot. This device also comes with a car adapter, but I wouldn’t use it while driving. It’s pretty intense. $140.
Breo’s iPalm520 acupressure hand and palm massager uses air pressure and heat compression to relieve pain and stiffness in your fingers. The controls are customizable. Infrared energy heats to the hand in two temperature settings—98F or 107F— to help relieve muscle pain, soreness, and improve blood circulation. It can also heat up your hands on a chilly day. You can power the device with four AA batteries or using the DC adaptor. $72.
This is the device that started my obsession with electric massagers. Its 22 massage heads push into targeted pressure points on your feet while rollers work on your soles and puffs of air improve blood flow. Within the machine, a heating system keeps your feet at a consistent temperature. There are programmable settings for things like temperature, air pressure, intensity, speed, and roller pattern, but I always go with the 20-minute preset mode. $180.
Source: https://www.popsci.com/best-massagers?dom=rss-default&src=syn