Everyday Muscle Care at Home: Massage & Warm Soaks

Wellness4 min read

After a hard session or a long day on your feet, a little muscle care feels good - and you can do all of it at home. Here are the comforting basics people reach for.

Relaxing spa bath setup with luxurious essentials including soap, brush, salts, and candle.

Warm soaks

A warm bath is a time-honoured, relaxing way to unwind tired legs after a big day. Many people add a scoop of Epsom bath salts to make it feel like more of a treat.

It’s simple, inexpensive and genuinely pleasant - which is why it never goes out of fashion.

Self-massage tools

A handheld massage gun has become a popular bit of home kit for a spot of self-massage on tired-feeling muscles. Used gently on the large muscle groups, many people find it a comfortable way to relax after training.

A dab of a warming or cooling muscle rub is another old favourite some people like to finish with.

Keep it gentle

Muscle care should feel good, not painful. Go easy, avoid bones, joints and any injured areas, and stop if anything hurts. If you have a persistent ache or a specific injury, it’s worth getting it looked at properly rather than working through it.

This article is general information to help you shop, not medical or dietary advice. If you have specific health concerns, please speak to a GP or a suitably qualified professional.

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Massage guns, soaks and rubs.

Deep Tissue Massage Gun
Blue Pirate Deep Tissue Massage Gun £44.99
Eco Bath London Epsom Salt Bath Soak (500g / 1000g)
Eco Bath London Eco Bath London Epsom Salt Bath Soak (500g / 1000g) £8.99
SubZero Muscle Rub
CERBERUS Strength SubZero Muscle Rub £11.99
Phoenix Hand Massage Gun
Icespheric Phoenix Hand Massage Gun £74.99