In your office, you'll relieve tension, unblock joints, and soothe pain. What if your patients could extend these benefits at home , between sessions? With self-massage accessories , this continuity becomes possible—and even essential—for managing chronic pain or optimizing muscle recovery .
Self-massage: a reflex that changes everything
More and more patients—regular athletes, office workers, people with chronic pain—are looking for simple ways to relieve their tension themselves . Far from replacing your care, physiotherapy self-massage becomes a natural extension : it reduces the frequency of attacks, improves body awareness, and encourages the patient's involvement in their active care .
It is also a way to prevent rather than suffer: a bit like warming up before a session, self-massage helps prevent the onset of more severe pain.
What tools should you recommend to your patients? (and why)
Every patient, every pain, every goal deserves its own suitable self-massage tool . Here are the safe bets , tested and validated by physiotherapists, that you can recommend to them:
🎯 Back tension? Sore trapezius muscles?
The solution: an acupressure mat . Used in a lying or sitting position, this support stimulates pressure points on the back and shoulders, promoting deep muscle relaxation without effort. Ideal for daily use at home, as a complement to care.
🏃 Aches and pains after exercise or heavy leg pain?
The right choice: the massage roller for legs and feet . Its compact, textured shape helps stimulate blood circulation and relax muscle tension in the calves, thighs, or under the arch of the foot. A simple and effective tool that your patients can use daily, especially after physical activity or when experiencing heavy legs.
🦶 Plantar pain or specific sensitive points?
Recommended: Spiky massage balls . A compact size to target the arch of the foot, glutes, or shoulders. Perfect for people suffering from plantar fasciitis or postural tension.
⚡ Need an immediate relaxing effect?
Combine with: our massage oils, gels, creams and even clays , available in heating or cooling versions. They enhance the relaxing effect of the massage, with a professional texture suitable for home use.
🔋 And coming soon: the massage gun
For athletes or those with persistent pain, the massage gun will soon be available on My Medical. Its vibrating action allows for rapid, deep muscle relaxation .
Supporting the patient beyond the office
Recommending a home self-massage tool is offering them a simple way to take control , while strengthening your role as a health advisor .
Some tips you can pass on:
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Demonstrate the correct actions during the session : a demonstration is often enough to motivate.
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Suggest regular but measured use : 10 min/day, pain-free.
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Orient according to the area to be treated : each tool has its role.
In conclusion: simple tools for lasting benefits
Physiotherapy isn't just for seasoned athletes. With the right accessories, your patients can address their pain , maintain their body, and effectively prolong the results of your treatments.
👉 Explore our selection of self-massage tools in the physiotherapy category on My Medical: rollers , balls , canes , creams ... everything you need to support them in their daily lives , with professional products, also designed for home use.
