Self massage therapy products can be expensive. Even though you get what you pay for, there are many tools you can get that are effective and won’t break the bank. Follow are 10 self massage therapy products under $20.
Prices and shipping charges are accurate as of the date of this writing.
Wooden Back Roller – Self Massage Therapy Product
A wooden back roller has an all wood one piece design. You use body weight to lie on the roller than use your legs to move your body over the roller. This can be used for the neck, back, legs and feet. There is an indentation in the middle of the wooden roller to accommodate the spine. You can get a wooden massage roller1 from amazon.com for $19.95 plus calculated shipping charges.
The advantages of a wooden massage roller are its one piece design, knobs to relieve pressure points and ease of use. The disadvantage is that wood is hard, and the pressure may be too much at first.
Mini Back Roller – Self Massage Therapy Product
This tool is similar to the wooden back roller above, but on a smaller scale. There are two knobs, with the indentation for the spine. It is good for pressure points on harder to reach areas than the basic wooden roller above. You can get the mini back roller2 at amazon.com for $11.95 plus calculated shipping charges.
An advantages of the mini roller are you can roll across it for larger areas and it is good for pressure points. The disadvantage is that the small size may put more pressure on an area than you would be comfortable with.
Gold’s Gym 18″ Foam Roller – Self Massage Therapy Product
This tool is similar to the wood rollers above, as you use body weight and roll across it. The only difference is that the foam roller is a smooth design, with no knobs to access pressure points. However, the foam is firm enough to give a soothing massage. You can get the Gold’s Gym foam roller3 at walmart.com for $14.77 plus shipping charges, or you can have it shipped for free to your local Walmart where you can then pick it up.
The advantage of the foam roller is it uses body weight and you can move your body for a full back massage. The disadvantage is that there are no protruding places on the roller for pressure points.
Davinci Tool – Self Massage Therapy Product
This is a one piece product that looks like hard rubber. It uses body weight to relieve pressure points. You can get the Davinci Tool4 at amazon.com for $19.95 plus calculated shipping charges.
The advantages of this self massage therapy tool is it is easy to use for specific pressure points and portable at 4x4x3.5 inches. The disadvantage is that you cannot roll your body over it for a rubbing massage, it is only for pressure on specific trigger points.
Vibrasssager – Self Massage Therapy Product
This self massage tool has two knobby wheels at the end of a long handle. The wheels are supposed to vibrate when you roll them across the affected area. You can get the Vibrasssager5 at amazon.com for $14.95 plus calculated shipping charges.
The advantages of this self massage tool are the long and slightly curved handle for hard to reach areas and the knobby wheels that roll across the area. The disadvantage is that if you have limited movement or strength, you may not get a good enough self massage from this product.
Pain Eraser 2 – Self Massage Therapy Product
This product is similar to the Vibrasssager above, except it is two knobby balls at the end of a handle. These balls can be used for foot massage as well. You can get the Pain Eraser 26 from Pretty Like Me, Inc. at the Amazon Webstore for $15.95 plus calculated shipping charges.
Advantages of the Pain Eraser 2 are that the knobby balls give more of a pressure point massage, and the long handle reaches many areas. You can also lie on it on different areas of the body for body weight massage. Disadvantages are that the handle is not curved enough to allow ease of pressure and if you have trouble reaching back, you may have trouble self massaging certain areas of the back.
AccuBall Massage Tool – Self Massage Therapy Product
This tool consists of 2 removable balls attached to a handle. By grasping the handle on each side, you can roll the balls along painful areas like your neck. The product features state that it can be used anywhere on the body. You can get the AccuBall massage tool7 from amazon.com for $19.99 plus calculated shipping upon checkout.
The advantages of the AccuBall massage tool is you can adjust the distance between the attached balls and the long handle allows you to reach many areas. The disadvantages are if you have a hard time reaching behind you, you may have a hard time using this self massage tool, and it doesn’t have enough weight to lie with stability on the floor for you to move your body over it.
Mini Portable Travel Self Massage Tool – Self Massage Therapy Product
This tool is a simple curved piece of plastic with a slightly pointed knob end. The curve allows you to reach areas on your back and give pressure with limited strength. You can get this self massage tool8 at amazon.com for $6.95 plus calculated shipping charges.
The advantages of this tool are its portability and the curved design allows you to press firmly on specific points without much effort. The disadvantage is that it is not very long, so reaching could be a problem, and it can only massage one specific point at a time.
Prosepra Massage Pen – Pressure Point Style Self Massage Therapy Product
This tool is a workable ballpoint pen. But the rubber cap end also works as a tiny spot massage tool. It is battery operated. An acupuncture pressure point chart is included. This item9 is available at walmart.com for $12.88, with shipping of $0.97 to your home.
Advantages of this self massage pen are its portability, weight and it is also small enough for pressure point therapy. Disadvantages are that the whole pen vibrates, which makes the spot vibration weaker. It can always be used as a pen.
Massage Balls – Self Massage Therapy Product
Massage balls will generally cost between $30-$40 for a pair. You can either stand with your legs bent against a wall with the balls behind you and move slowly up and down the wall, or lie on the floor on top of the balls, using your legs to move your body up and down.
A good set of tennis balls can serve the same purpose for a lot less money. To keep the balls together, shove them into an over-the-calf style sport sock. Place one ball to the toe of the sock. Tie a knot close to the ball. Insert the second ball and knot the end closed. You can get a good set of Penn tennis balls10 at amazon.com for $4.21 for a can of three balls.
Advantages of ball massage therapy is a nice size area for pressure, and they roll with you as you move. Disadvantages would be they can roll around if not tied into a sock and may not provide an intense pressure if needed.
Self Massage Therapy – More Tools and Techniques
For information on more self massage tools that are over $20, and some useful tips for self massage, see this writer’s article Self Massage for Pain Relief: Tools and Techniques11 here on associated Content.
Please use self massage therapy products as directed. See your doctor for advice on self massage therapy products that would be right for you.
1) Amazon; Back Roller; amazon.com
2) Amazon; Mini Back Roller; amazon.com
3) Walmart; Gold’s Gym 18″ Foam Roller; walmart.com
4) Amazon; Davinci Tool; amazon.com
5) Amazon; Vibrasssager; amazon.com
6) Pretty Like Me, Inc; Bonnie Lee Gould Enterprises – Formerly Pain Eraser 2; amazonwebstore
7) Amazon; AccuBall Massage Tool; amazon.com
8) Amazon; Mini Portable Travel Self Massage Tool; amazon.com
9) Walmart; Prosepra Massage Pen; walmart.com
10) Amazon; Head Championship XD Tennis Balls (Single Can); amazon.com
11) Jolynne M Hudnell; Self Massage for Pain Relief: Tools and Techniques; Associated Content
