Massage

Used by physical therapists, personal trainers, massage therapists, chiropractors, as well as many other holistic bodywork coaches and healers, the Vybe Pro is considered to be one of the best percussion massage guns on the market.

That’s because it is a versatile massage tool that not only helps to combat sore and aching muscles, and chronic muscle issues, but it even works to target relaxation where you need it — and all at an affordable price.

In this Vybe Pro massage gun review, we’ll take a deeper look at the details this favorite device provides, so that you can decide whether or not you want to put it on your wishlist.

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If you’re a fan of massage therapy, then you know how incredibly relaxing it can be to surrender your tired muscles to the healing hands of your therapist. And the end result of making you feel better overall beats any discomfort you may feel as the knots in your muscles are dissolved. 

But what if you’ve developed varicose veins on your legs? Is it even possible to have a massage to help you get rid of the heaviness, itching, cramping, and throbbing you now feel in them, due to their development?

In this blog post, I’m going discuss varicose vein massage. Some types of massage may provide relief, but you should certainly speak with your doctor before trying any massage. Most medical professionals recommend against massaging varicose veins, unfortunately. I’ll explain below.

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Previously used by massage therapists, chiropractors, physical therapists, and other bodywork therapists, over recent years, percussive massage guns have become popular devices used to provide relief at home.

If you have a massage gun and are using it to get rid of cellulite, like so many TikTok influencers are… or you use it to relieve pain, leaving it at home during travel can be difficult.

What are the rules on flying with a massage gun? Can you bring a massage gun on a plane? It’s a gun, after all!

Yes, you can bring a massage gun on a plane, but there are a few things you need to be aware of. I’ll explain below.

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Are you having terrible pain just behind the large bone in your lower leg? That condition is known as shin splints. This can happen for a variety of reasons and may get better when you stop doing strenuous exercise. For me, it’s always been running (which I love, but…).

Most of the time, the pain is intermittent, but it can be continuous. To help with pain,many turn to massaging shin splints. 

Does massage help with shin splints? How do you massage your shin splint? In this article, I’ll answer all of those questions so you can decide if you want to work massage into your routine. 

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Tendons are found all over the body. They make us move the way we are supposed to. Tendons connect the muscles and the bones so that we can properly control how we move. 

However, there are instances when they could become inflamed. This inflammation, called tendonitis (or tendinitis), can cause pain and discomfort. 

Massage for tendonitis is one of the best ways to manage this discomfort. Apart from helping with the pain, certain massages can help encourage healing and decrease inflammation. 

In this article, I’ll take a deep look at massage for tendinitis.

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Almost every woman has had the unfortunate experience of having to deal with a heavy and painful menstruation cycle at some point during her life. It’s a hard thing to explain to men, and to people who haven’t felt that!

So, it’s no surprise that there are now more than 100 million viral videos on TikTok and Youtube showing women subjecting their male partners and friends to the torture that many women feel each month due to their period cramps.

In this blog post, I’ll go over how to simulate period cramps with a TENS unit, so that you, too, can share the pain with the man in your life. I’ll also go over how to alleviate the period symptoms during your next cycle, which is possible with a TENS unit!

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Carpal tunnel Syndrome is a condition involving pressure on the median nerve of the wrist. This could be caused by many things. 

Carpal tunnel can lead to tingling or numbing in your fingers and up your arm. Electrical stimulation from a TENS unit can help ease pain. 

You need to know where to put a TENS unit for carpal tunnel in order to find effective relief. The short explanationis that usually two pads are used: the first in the middle of your palm and the second under the wrist. 

That said, there’s some variation and nuance, and there are multiple configurations that can help. I’ll explain below.

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The vagus nerve is a long nerve that runs through the trunk of the body and into the major organs. Many people have interest in vagus nerve stimulation. It’s usually done with an implanted unit, designed to epilepsy, depression, stroke. and more.

There is some recent preliminary research published about vagus nerve TENS unit stimulation, done using a TENS unit for non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation.

With this process, a TENS unit is used to produce an electric current targeting the vagus nerve. Usually, TENS units are used to manage pain, but they can do more than that!

In this article, I’ll look at this new research and go over the possibilities of using a TENS unit for vagus nerve stimulation.

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Let’s face it, if you’ve got it, then you’ll most likely want to do absolutely everything in your power to get rid of it. So, what is the “it” I’m referring to? Cellulite — that very unsightly dimpling on our bodies that can zap our confidence and make us feel ugly and fat.

Now, you may have tried all kinds of things, like various lotions and potions to get rid of the dimpled skin on your thighs, but none of them have worked. 

And that’s for good reason: because cellulite is really an inside job. and unfortunately, it doesn’t go away just like that. If it did, none of us would have it!

But what about using a massage gun for cellulite? In this blog post, I’ll discuss the idea and explain whether it’s worth trying, as well as what else you can do to reduce the appearance of your dimpled skin. 

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If you suffer from chronic pain in the deeper layers of the muscles, regular massages may not be enough to reach them. In order to target those deeper areas, a deep tissue massage should be done. 

Deep tissue massage has a… reputation… as a potent massage process. Just the name makes it sound intense!

Many people wonder: does deep tissue massage hurt?

Yes, deep tissue massage can hurt during and after the massage. Pain or discomfort is common for deep tissue massage, especially if you haven’t tried it before. 

However, although many find deep tissue massage uncomfortable or painful, most of those who go for deep tissue massage go again because they describe the pain as a “good hurt”. This may be due to the benefits and relief that they get after the deep tissue massage. 

In this article, I’ll go into detail on deep tissue massage to try to explain the experience and the processes.

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If you’ve ever had an intense massage, particularly a deep tissue massage, you may have found yourself feeling ecstatic during the massage… only to feel a bit sketchy after.

What’s the deal?

It’s not uncommon to feel sick or even nauseous after a massage.

This is the reason why many people can feel nauseous after having a massage treatment, so is there anything that you can do to prevent this from happening, especially when you’re paying the massage therapist to help you feel better?

In this blog post, we’ll share some hints and tips to help you stop feeling sick after a massage.

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If you have ever used a TENS/EMS unit to manage and control pain, then you know one of the biggest no-nos of using one is that it is never recommended that you do so on your face.

That’s because the skin and muscle tissue of your face is very sensitive compared with the rest of your body, and doing so can even cause permanent facial nerve damage.

However, you may be pleased to hear that a dedicated facial TENS unit can be used to help with pain relief, and also give you an added boost to your complexion. But it must be a TENS/EMS unit, and you’ll be using the EMS side of things, not the TENS side of things.

In this blog post, I’ll go into detail on how it works and what it can do for your face.

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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, commonly known as TENS, is a popular way to control both chronic and acute pain.

These days, TENS units come in many varieties and are even portable enough to use whenever and wherever you need pain relief. However, because there is electrical stimulation involved in this pain-relieving process, is it possible to use a TENS unit if you have a pacemaker or ICD fitted?

You must talk to your doctor about your pacemaker and TENS unit before use. Most manufacturers recommend against use if you have a pacemaker, but it depends on the type of pacemaker. Regardless, your doctor should know what you’re doing before you try any sort of TENS unit with a pacemaker!

I’ll explain below.

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Erectile dysfunction, which is also known as ED for short, is a problem that can affect any man at any time in his life. And it’s not just a physical problem, because not being able to perform in the bedroom can end up affecting your relationship, as well as your self-esteem. 

There are a couple of paths available to treat ED that don’t involve surgery or taking medication like Viagra. One of these paths is TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) therapy. 

In this blog post, I’m going to explain whether TENS therapy can help ED, and discuss male TENS unit pad placement for ED. The clinical trials that have been done have used a setup where the pads go on the base of the penis and the underside of the shaft, near the perineum.

I’ll go into detail below.

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If you suffer from chronic pain, then you’re aware of how debilitating it can be to not be able to get on with everyday tasks and obligations without the help of painkillers.

However, taking pain medication many times a day comes with its own risks of side effects, which is why many people have now taken the more natural route of using traditional medicine like acupuncture, or electrotherapy devices like a TENS unit. 

But these come with a cost. So, is it possible to not have to pay for a TENS device? In this blog post, I’ll discuss how to get a TENS unit covered by insurance.

Sadly, many insurance companies will not pay for TENS therapy – they’d rather you stay on the pill treadmill. That said, here are some tips on how to approach the issue.

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