how do you use this massage ball?
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For hand reflexology. I massage the palms of my hands to stimulate the organs in my body.
1255168
The larger massage balls are great for releasing tension in the pressure points on the bottoms of the feet and along the muscles of the legs. The small one works well on the back, especially the muscles of yhe shoulder blades.
1255169
Anywhere that is achy or tight - they are great at relieving tension. I get alot of tension in my shoulders. So I have the ball in the tense place, between me and the wall and roll it around. It also works great just rolled under the feet or between your hands.
1255170
I use it to work on an inner knee injury and writer's cramp in my wrist. You use one hand to roll the ball back and forth or in circles over the area you want to massage; the balls have different levels of hardness/softness, so you have to try which one works best for what area.
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Roll the ball different directions over muscles, yours or others. Various pressures can be used but try not to cause pain. Great to roll under tired feet. Also. For self one can lie on it on the floor or against a wall. Avoid soft areas such as inside elbows and wrists, behind knees.
1206293
a little pump comes with it and by hand or foot you pump it up till firm...and you stick the plug that is removable back in it....very easy, completely user friendly....I've used my ball for years and rarely need to add air....it's the most fun exercise at home you can find!
643972
I don't know. My mom uses it and as far as I can tell, it is just a massager
1363149
You hold it by the colored end and let the slender balled tips of the tines drag lightly over your scalp. The reaction of the sensitive nerves in your head being stimulated by the balled tines is what causes the massage.
1120921
You can wrap a towel few folds as a cushion between kness and massager. It works fine for me.
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Actually, that is really why I bought it. However, it is very intense and I find that if I use it as designed, it makes my thumbs sore. So I do not strap it onto my hand very often which is counter to how it is designed to be used. It is supposed to vibrate the hand of the massager which would then be transferred to the massagee.
556380
The ball is deflated inside of the box. There is a hand pump inside the box that you must use to inflate the ball
1675408
Yes you can position your feet on the balls of the unit to intensify the massage on different areas of your feet. Works well.
215073
There are instructions with the devise and it's very easy to use. Place the pads in the area where you have pain (about 2 to 3 inches apart). Turn devise on, pick the type of massage you perfer and pick a time limit. Because it is small you can slip into a pocket and go about your regular routine with no one wiser. I even drove over 500 miles at Thanksgiving with mine on, and it made the trip bearable. The directions that come with the box give many suggestions for placement. I love mine.
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You have to kinda move your heels over the balls. Minimal work on your part. It feels amazing too! This machine is a breath of fresh air when i have had a busy day at work. My feet were sore the first 2 times from the pressure of the kneading, but they toughened up after that. Therapy on a budget!
1363151
The answer is what the other two respondents said, but this product is very low quality and doesn't work that well. There are much better quality versions of such a massage.
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I have no idea... the person to ask would be a physical therapist especially one who also is trained in Pilates, as these balls are a favorite at Pilates studios. It really depends on what exercises you intend to use it for.
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To KSumners...........I wish I could help you with that..............I did not recieve on with the beace I purchased........but I am thinking it might be a squeeze implement to use for your fingers..........closing the fingers around......opening, closing....a type of exercise ball?? to give some therapy:) wish I had gotten one..........!!
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You press the pump once into your palm and spread it in your hands. Then rub it over your exposed skin as if you are putting on lotion...arms, legs, tummy, back of neck, etc. I hope that helps.
1800358
Pop the ball out of its spot and clean ball and holding space with cloth lightly moistened with alcohol... Might help ...but I'm no expert!!!
1265053
Do not press down on it when using. Just insert behind heel and hold in that postion
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It's a large exercise ball and fills the space in the chair. The instructions actually tell you to pump it as full as you can, and then the ball will stretch and you can add more air. I added air for about the first week until it was what I consider fully inflated. It hasn't needed more since then. Hope this helps.