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Self-massage and physiotherapy: the right tools for your patients to become active participants in their recovery

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: Demonstrate the correct actions during the session : a demonstration is often enough to motivate. Suggest regular but measured use : 10 min/day, pain-free. 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. THE MASSEUR PHYSIOTHERAPIST CATEGORY