Massage

Many people turn to massage therapy as a way to relax and unwind. For others, it’s the only way to treat a certain medical issue. It can be a restorative experience. Once the session is done, though, you may wonder about tipping your massage therapist. However, it can be awkward to know how much, or if it’s appropriate. 

So, do you tip a massage therapist covered by insurance? In some cases, yes, and in others, no! This article will explore why and when you should tip your masseuse. 

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Perhaps you’ve just come home after a late-night shift, and your feet are throbbing with pain. Or maybe you wore the wrong shoes out to dinner, and now your feet are complaining. In either case, a foot spa or foot massage can help you overcome these issues from the comforts of your room.

But which one?

People often mistake a foot spa and foot massage as one and the same. However, this isn’t so. In this article, we discuss foot spa vs foot massage, which is best. We have also listed down the pros and cons for each and answered some commonly asked questions for your benefit. Let’s begin!

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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulators (TENS) are battery-powered handheld devices that administer small bursts of electricity to your body through tiny adhesive electrodes.

TENS is an FDA-approved method for the short-term reduction of pain, and the devices can also be used to relax muscles by improving circulation and giving the user a better range of motion. 

As TENS units become more popular, many manufacturers have started to market these and similar devices for other uses like muscle relaxation and weight loss.

“Will a TENS unit break up fat?” is one of the most common questions that we come across. We figured that it was only fair for us to address the topic and give you all the facts you need to know!

Although electrostimulation has been studied for hundreds of years, scientists have just started to perform in-depth studies now that they have access to the proper testing equipment!

These “fat-burning” TENS devices often advertise that they are able to burn up to 500 calories in just 30 minutes and give the users the “targeted fat loss” they’ve been looking for. 

While some of these claims are trumped-up, there is some legitimate science behind the claims. Let’s dig into it.

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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators (TENS) works by confusing your brain. When your body feels the slight, constant, and repetitive shocks, it automatically triggers your brain to produce endorphins. The endorphins cause a slight boost in “happiness” and also block some of the pain that you would otherwise feel in the area. 

It sounds like a great hack, right?

Can you overuse a TENS unit, though? After all, you are sending electrical pulses through your body in order to reduce neck pain, relax muscles, and even for potential fat loss.

If you cranked the voltage up high enough, these devices could be used to inflict serious pain! Thankfully, FDA regulations require these devices to follow strict regulations regarding maximum voltage and how much power they can send through your body. However, there is still some question about how much is considered “safe.”

Today, we’ll answer this question and go over how to tell if you need to take a break from TENS. Finally, we’ll also talk discuss how to get the most benefit out of TENS!

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If you want to provide the ultimate massage experience, you want to have complete and easy control of your environment. An easily-adjustable, sturdy, comfortable massage table is key. When you want the best, you’ve got to go electric!

You can adjust the height with just a push of a pedal with your foot or hand. Say goodbye to your backaches from leaning too far down when massaging! And your clients can quickly get on or off the table as well. With an electric massage table, you won’t need to worry about your clients’ weight either, unlike folding wooden massage tables. Many electric tables can hold 400+ lbs.

With the wide variety of tables available, you might be wondering which is the best electric massage table? In this article, we’ll look at several of the top tables, and we include a buyer’s guide for context. We’ll start with the Best Electric Massage Table, the Earthlite Ellora Electric Massage Table.

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As a massage therapy enthusiast or professional, you’re always on the lookout for the ultimate tools to provide a wonderful experience during a session. One of the most luxurious massage tools is table warmers. These thick, soft heating pads lay over your massage tables, under the massage table sheets. They bring a whole new level of comfort to the client.

Massage table warmers are deluxe pads manufactured to help your clients relax and let go of any stress and pain building up in their bodies, under the influence of your capable hands, of course. The heat that they release works deep into your client’s muscles to remove any tension buildup and tightened ligaments due to physical injuries.

Today, we have reviewed the best massage table warmers available. These warmers have outstanding features with multiple settings and adjustable comfort levels for your client’s massage therapy session.

We will also closely look at their pros and cons and answer the most common questions that customers have. All of these will help you make the best buying decision for your massage practice.

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