Body Balls
Body balls are a form of self-care therapeutic massage tool that help to relieve tired, sore muscles. They are round, soft spheres covered in a bunch of tiny raised bumps. The raised surface of the body ball is designed to stimulate the acupressure points and nerve endings of the body, thereby making the body feel relaxed yet energized at the same time. They were designed based on the concepts of acupressure and trigger point therapy.
Body balls are used by rolling various parts of your body over the balls surface, stimulating any pressure points in the process. The most pleasurable and relaxing area to roll the body ball is up and down your back along the spine. In this position the body ball will hit thousands of nerve endings and feels great.
They have a simple shape that is easy to use and is designed to massage all the hard to reach areas of the body that would normally require a second pair of hands. The raised bumps on the ball are perfect for simulating the pressure and feel of a therapist’s thumbs. They are effective and relaxing on their own, or when used in combination with another form of trigger point or physical therapy. They’re perfect for quick treatment between therapy sessions.
Body balls are composed of a high quality rubber and are inflated, just like you would a basketball or volleyball, using a bicycle pump or some other similar device. When fully inflated, the body balls are an average size of six inches in diameter. Just like other massage tools, they are also available in a variety of colors including teal, lavender, yellow, and navy blue.
Since the body balls are made of durable, high quality materials, they can be incorporated into any kind of exercise program. They can be rolled on, laid on, balanced on, relaxed on, or become part of demanding exercises. Also, because of their softness, they are very appealing to those who cannot handle the hardness of traditional wooden acupressure body rollers. The body ball feels much more comfortable gliding up and down the spine.
The massaging action of the body ball gives the body a tingling sensation because it is stimulating acupressure points. It can be used to help spinal cord misalignments, relieve back and neck pain, work against cellulite and other bumps of the body, and generally make the body feel more energized. For those who may not know exactly how to the use the body ball to achieve healthy results, optional instructional videos are available.
Even though the thought of watching someone roll around on the floor on top of a body ball might seem quite amusing, it’s actually a very relaxing and therapeutic experience! Instead of chuckling at the idea of the body ball, why not give it a try.
