Updated 3/24/2022
When you have back pain just above the buttocks or anywhere else, you want to get relief fast. Back pain can impact your life if you don’t get it treated. Doctors and chiros can provide you with treatment plans that are adjusted to fit your exact needs. There are many causes of backache in female patients, some of which can be unique. Your doctor or chiropractor will examine you for the cause, then base your treatments off of what they find.
When looking at the causes of severe lower back and hip pain, your doctor will look at all different aspects of your life and recent history. There may be an obvious reason, or they might have to test you for different things. But once you get a chronic back pain differential diagnosis, it can help you get the correct treatment. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or get a second opinion on what is going on. Your doctor can also offer a variety of choices, including things like medication or physical therapy to help you manage the pain.
After a long day, a workout, or many other reasons, people experience regular or chronic back pain. Back pain can be very frustrating and even lead to tension headaches. More and more though, doctors are recommending massages as a form of back pain relief and to help reduce tension headaches. In fact, a study found that a 30-minute massage was a great way to reduce or relieve tension headaches all together. Going to a masseuse weekly though may not be a fiscal option for a lot of people, that is why looking into an at home massage kit or a mattress massage kit is a viable alternative option.
At Home System Options
There are several different types of at home systems to look into or to think about investing in. An actual massage mattress can have built in heat sensors, moving panels, and motion balls that move and change with the simple control from a remote control. Extensions can also be purchased, such as a mattress massage headrest. A mattress massage headrest is an extension that you can simply tuck into any side of the bed and you can rest your face or head in comfortably. It gives you the experience and feel of getting a real massage, additionally, there are also some mattress massage headrests that have different heating or massage settings.
Which System is Right For You
Because there are so many different types of a home massage systems, it can be overwhelming to find a perfect fit. To help in the process, here are something things to think about before purchasing a system or kit:
- Decide whether or not you want a full body massager or a partial system. This will help decide if you should be looking into a mattress option or just add-on options.
- Check into cordless systems, or ones that require batteries. The ones that require batteries usually don’t come in the full mattress option, so if you wanted a cordless option then you would be looking at sectional massagers or extensions only.
- Think about how often you will be using the system. If it is something that you will be using daily, try to invest in options that have warranties and that are listed for durability. If you are only going to use the system weekly or less, it is still important to think about warranties, but you wouldn’t need such a heavy duty version of the massage kit.
Recently, more than 50 million Americans have talked with their doctor about the benefits of massages, and over 71% of health care providers do recommend massages as a great way to relieve stress, pain, and back tension. If you are one of those individuals who have had that discussion, or you are thinking about speaking with your doctor regarding back, neck, or head pain, looking into an at home massage system may be the exact prescription your body is looking for.
