Massager for back and neck

Neck and back massage is a great relaxing procedure. It is pleasant to those who suffer from various ailments in the spine, and absolutely healthy people. Such a massage will save you from fatigue, relieve excessive muscle tension, restore tone.

But the services of a professional masseur are not cheap today, and sometimes it is advisable to use a special device instead of them - a home massager for the back and neck.

What kind of massager for the back and neck is better?

Massagers differ in various ways:

1. By appointment, they are curative and preventive. In the first case, the need for using a massager is determined by the doctor. Usually, these are cases of osteochondrosis, radiculitis, scoliosis, etc.). For prevention, it makes sense to use such a device if you spend a lot of time at the computer or have another sedentary job. There is another type of massager - it's sports that are used by professional athletes.
2. By type of food, massagers can be manual and electric. Manual (mechanical) massagers are usually much cheaper than electric massagers, but they have an obvious minus - it's difficult to do a massage in the back area alone, so you'll have to look for an assistant. The most common manual model is a roller massager for the back and neck. As for electrical, the most effective ones are those that have the function of infrared heating.
3. Massagers for back and neck differ in form:

• Massage scarves are vibromassazhery, working in several modes;
• Special collars will be a good option if you need a collar zone massage. This also includes a very simple to use shock massager for the back and neck;
• A unique massager in the form of an armchair is considered a professional equipment for massage parlors and physiotherapeutic clinics;
• A massage vest will help you get rid of back pain, especially if you have problems in several parts of the spine. It is very convenient that, if desired, in this waistcoat during a massage, you can safely deal with their own affairs;
• a light massage effect for the back and neck is provided by a massager in the form of a cape on a chair equipped with rollers. This cape is ideal for those who spend a lot of time in an office or car seat;
• An interesting type of massager is the so-called applicator. It is a rug with glued or sewn on it plastic parts that have sharp needles. Also the massager-applicator can look like a roller with spikes. By acting on a certain area of ​​the body, the applicator stimulates blood circulation in tissues, effectively relieves pain in the muscles of the neck and collar zone. You can independently adjust force of pressing and procedure time. On sale there are various applicators - Kuznetsova, Lyapko, "Dolphin".

Before buying this or that kind of massage machine, it is advisable to consult a doctor. The fact is that for the massage of the back and neck area there are contraindications: these are oncological diseases, spinal injuries, skin diseases, infections in the acute stage, and also the period of pregnancy.