Massage is wonderful way to work out kinks, relax stressed muscles and increase circulation to tense areas. And, you can get some of those benefits even from a self-massage, especially if you have some handy massage therapy tools to utilize. It is interesting to observe that people intuitively know how to give themselves massages without even giving a moments thought to it.

People massage their temples, their necks and their foreheads when a headache is upon them. They reach back and rub their shoulders and arms when the tension builds while working at a desk. When hands or feet ache, people instictively give their hands or feet quick massages to help relieve the problem. While a self-massage is not the full bore and fully body experience of having a professional massage therapy healing session, a self-massage will still be able to make you feel better.

One of the simplest massage therapy tools is a light lotion with a healing essential oil, which can be rubbed into hands or feet for soothing relief within minutes, adding to a feeling of balance and well-being quickly. Other massage therapy tools that will help to enhance the experience or a self-massage are things such as massage therapy oils, often essential oils, massage lotions, palm massagers, rolling massagers, and even a good quality relaxation CD and some aromatic candles can be considered tools that will benefit and enhance the experience.

There are some great ways to address specific areas when attempting a do-it-yourself massage. Simple massage therapy tools such as golf balls, racquet balls, and tennis balls can sometimes do the trick. You can put one or two of the balls into a sock and put them under your feet while watching TV or working at your desk. Move your feet over them gently and you will be stimulating the many pressure points in your feet and also increasing circulation to them at the same time. You can also put the balls either in a sock or loose, behind your back while sitting in your desk chair, or on the sofa, or in your favorite recliner.

Leaning into them can help to loosen spots of tension, and moving your torso can create a slight massage and can also serve to increase circulation in that area. Other helpful do-it-yourself massage therapy tools are the hand-held electric massagers which can be found in many different varieties on the market these days. The best thing to do is to visit a store where you can test-drive the units so that you can decide which works best for you.