We use our skills as remedial massage therapists, personal trainers and health psychologists to educate clients on what their bodies are trying to tell them, and then provide a medium through one of our services to help them grow and develop. These include Shiatsu, vibration massage (great for aching thighs) and ‘rolling’ (Swedish-style) massage, all with optional heat. There are plenty of ways to adjust it, too: you can tweak the speed and intensity, and swap between three different attachments, including one to tackle muscle stiffness and one to give a deep tissue massage. The training using neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) leads to increased activation of the muscles responsible for stabilizing the spine when subjected to load, and it also shows a positive impact on pain ratings.

Around four in five adults experience lower back pain at some point, with more than a quarter reporting problems in the past three months. For example you can choose a low-intensity massage for everyday muscle relief and relaxation, medium-intensity to loosen up sore muscles, and high-intensity to dispel painful knots. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). I purchased Moyess Total Body Massager not only because of the discount it was advertised as at the time but because of the reviews and ratings. Adjustable massage settings are available on some of the higher-end back massagers, and let you get just the right massage for you.

Working from home, driving long hours, and long days at your desk can leave your back in a painful, knotted mess. I suffer from the worst neck and shoulder pain, and it comes with a whole package of migraines, nausea—you name it. If your favourite part of the day is the big stretch before you force yourself out of bed in the morning, this massage mat is made for you. It’s packed with features, including a remote control, and no fewer than 14 massage styles and strengths.

Heat helps to relax tense muscles and make them easier to manipulate, for an even more soothing, beneficial massage. It is relatively heavy for its size, though, so not everyone will find it easy to use as a personal back massager.Spot or ‘trigger-point’ massage aims to dispel tension that radiates from a very specific spot in the muscles. We use a combination of Mindfulness, Massage and Therapeutic Interventions to help you to optimise your daily life. Beyond shape and size, though, back massagers also aim to deliver specific types of massage, mimicking different massage therapies. You also get five interchangeable head attachments, including a ball head for intensively targeting acupressure points.

And trust me, my back has seen some tough times—I've gone through two surgeries since then, but the pain still lingers.The rotating Shiatsu-style massage heads in this handheld device deliver a powerful, satisfying massage. The remote control even lets you adjust the position of the nodes to ensure they hit the spot, whatever size or shape you are. Plus, it’s easy to operate without moving, other than lifting a finger to operate the handheld control, and you can fold it for easy carrying and storage. This supportive lumbar cushion can’t compete with our other recommendations for a really strong pummelling, but not everyone wants to be beaten up by their back massager!