Guide
Which massager is right for you?
Buying advice based on complaints: neck, back, feet, cellulite, polyneuropathy. In short: The right massage device depends on the body part and the desired pressure, not on the price.
All devices at a glance: the Massage Device Overview. For the feet: the Foot Massage Knowledge.
Massage devices
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Perform hand massage yourself: Instructions
A hand massage requires no tools or special training. Eight minutes, some oil or cream, and a firm surface are all you need. The sequence goes from large to small, i.e., from the forearm ...
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Hand Massager Test: what to look out for
Stiftung Warentest has not conducted a test of hand massagers. What can be found under this keyword are comparison portals that list manufacturer specifications side-by-side. Those who wa...
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Hand massage: key points
Hand massage doesn't follow secret teachings but anatomy. Four zones do the work: the thenar eminence (under the thumb), the area between the metacarpal bones, the finger joints, and the ...
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Hand massager for osteoarthritis in the hands
In cases of osteoarthritis in the finger joints, massage can loosen the surrounding muscles and connective tissue, but it does not change the condition of the joint cartilage. Whether a d...
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Handheld Massager: What It Can and Cannot Do
A hand massager encloses the hand and uses air pressure, rollers, or vibration on the palm, fingers, and wrist. It's one of the few massagers you don't have to operate yourself, as your h...
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Neck Massager for "Tech Neck"
A neck massager relieves the tension that comes from looking down, but it doesn't change its cause. The head weighs about five kilograms, and at a sixty-degree forward tilt, it pulls on t...
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Lower Back Massager
The lower back is difficult to reach with most massagers. Neck cushions end between the shoulder blades, and seat cushions extend to the pelvis but apply flat pressure there. What actuall...
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Back Massager and Spine
A back massager works alongside the spine, not directly on it. The bony ridge in the middle of the back has no muscle padding to absorb pressure. The work is done on the two muscle strand...
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Back Massager Test: What matters most
Stiftung Warentest has not conducted a test of back massagers. Those who search for one will find comparison sites that list manufacturer specifications side-by-side and declare a winner....
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Back massager with heat function
The heat function in a back massager is not an add-on, but rather changes how the mechanics work. Warm muscles yield sooner under pressure than cold ones. The temperature remains lower th...
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Purchase consultation after complaint
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