How to Choose the Proper Massage Mat?

It is not so difficult to understand the signals your body sends. In connection with muscle tension, excessive strain or stress, the message our body is sending is pretty clear: please provide a massage - as quickly and effectively as possible. But, which type of massage should we choose? If certain kinds of massage have already been proven, then the decision is easy. Anyone who has ever enjoyed a Shiatsu massage will not want to miss out a chance to try it again. But even a knock massage or vibrating massage has its advantages. Among all the massage equipment that is available on the market, the massage mat is the one suitable for a full body treatment.
Massage mats are ideal when you don't want just to treat a specific body part, but your whole body because all of it needs some relaxing. A special category of massage mats are the bubble bath spa mats from Medisana or Sanowell, which turn your bath tub into a massaging whirlpool. On the other hand, massage mats that are placed on the floor or the bed can offer different functions. For example, the Happy Life massage is able to massage five different zones of the body. The Beurer MG230 combines various forms of massage with heat and therefore, ensures a deeper effect of the massage. Other factors to consider when choosing the perfect massage mat for you is the material it's made of and the easiness to clean.

The first kind of mat we will mention is the air bubble massage mats. Within this category we can find the Sanowell MediSpa, Active Spa or the Medisana MBH. All of them are powerful devices with different programs to choose from. Once you start the program the air passes through air ducts into the water, where it produces a soft or vigorously massaging whirlpool effect.
A massage mat that you can use on the bed or the floor can offer a shiatsu massage, tapping massage or vibrating massage. The vibrating massage offered by the Medisana MM 825 or the Beurer MG170 can have an invigorating or purely relaxing effect, according to the intensity you choose. Shiatsu massage is based on a traditional eastern massage form that uses punctual pressure or pressure exerted by rolling over certain body parts, so that the energy blockages are effectively solved. Therefore, you can usually determine more exact types of massage when using a massage mat with a Shiatsu massage feature. However, this amazing mat comes at a slightly higher price.
By the way, there are massage mats, which are not operated with electricity, but with batteries such as the Homedics ODM-100. This too can be of importance when selecting the most suitable massage mat. For instance, if you are the kind of person who prefers to enjoy an outdoor massage on a regular basis, then a massage mat that doesn't need to be near a power plug and can be rolled up easily would be an advantage. The Dinopad, a circulation-stimulating acupressure mat for the feet, uses no electricity or batteries at all. When used outdoors you should always pay attention that the massage mat is moisture-and weather-resistant and can be easily cleaned.