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In the absence of massages...

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BejeweledCrocs · 01/02/2021 08:39

What can I do to help my poor back and shoulders. My shoulders are so tense. I think home working from a dining table has made it worse than usual.

I'd normally book a back massage. Does anyone have an at-home solution that helps them?

Thanks!

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Mudmudingloriousmud · 02/02/2021 12:09

@BejeweledCrocs
do you have a link please

can anyone tell us what implement they are using that is amazing please Grin

emmathedilemma · 02/02/2021 12:10

Shakti mat.

Mudmudingloriousmud · 02/02/2021 12:12

sorry the tag was for valentin

the one linked above you is the Invospar one.?

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Mudmudingloriousmud · 02/02/2021 12:16

@BejeweledCrocs
which link please

Dowser · 02/02/2021 12:18

My osteopath is working

Wanderbust · 02/02/2021 13:59

Massage therapists are allowed to practise for health reasons.
A massage cushion is a good alternative, and I use a TENS machine while working.

TheSpottedZebra · 02/02/2021 14:25

As PP said, you really need to address your setup. Even a cheap keyboard and raising up the laptop on a load of books or boxes will be much much better.

Tellto · 02/02/2021 14:26

massage gun off amazon. Best 70 quid ever

TheSpottedZebra · 02/02/2021 14:32

... or look at a bespoke laptop stand like Roost

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BejeweledCrocs · 02/02/2021 22:31

Thanks everyone I have ordered a chair which should come this week.

I have a laptop stand (sitting on jigsaw boxes) and a keyboard and mouse.

I'll have to save for a massage device. I do have a tens machine though so might put that on more often, had totally forgotten I had it.

OP posts:
Mudmudingloriousmud · 02/02/2021 23:04

Op hope you get sorted, this has been a frustrating thread, why recommend but not give the name!!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 02/02/2021 23:10

Mine have been really sore. I'm doing Adriene's ten minute neck/shoulder sessions, using a fuckton of Deep Heat, hot water bottles and stretching. I haven't had a massage for a year now. 😥

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 04/02/2021 22:11

Bumping in case anybody has any more ideas. Mine have been really bad - ha d to take painkillers.

marriednotdead · 04/02/2021 22:33

I’ve got this one which I’ve had for a few years. Got exh to buy it as a Christmas gift because he couldn’t be bothered to do it for me. DP uses it now more than I do and happily gives my back a rub when I need one.
My osteopath is still unbeatable though.

Lasvegas · 04/02/2021 23:08

My massage therapist is still working, she is part of a physio practice. She gets COVID test each week, and was vaccinated a few weeks ago by virtue of the fact she is health care provider.

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