Anyone Make Use of the in Home Massage App?

I have a lot of experience with 'knots'. The best thing for me is something my PT suggested - a have an old soft tennis ball that I prop up against the wall. I lean against it on my sore spot (mine is kind of wedged in behind my shoulder blade). I lean against it with varying degrees of pressure and keep it there until I feel the pain subside.

What it does is bring blood flow to the area and this helps 'heal' (I think?) the area. It's kind of what massage does.

Some people do this laying down, but I prefer to be upright.

The key is to hold it there until you kind of don't think you can take it any more (the pain) and then suddenly, the pain is gone. It releases.

I personally, don't like the idea of having someone I don't know show up at my house, especially with kids at home. I would if someone could recommend them personally maybe, but not just off the internet.

I have found that OTC stuff for your back/shoulder really is effective also for the odd strain. It's not supposed to be addictive like prescribed muscle relaxers are. That will take care of a knot for me, and then I don't keep re-agravating it.

I have used hot showers, Aspercream, heating pad/patches and ice packs for muscle pain/strain.
Stretching, adjusting posture, yoga, working on core and weak muscles helps keep the strains from reoccurring - after the hurt muscle has rested and healed up.
Some people swear by chiropractors - though I've never used one myself.
I'm too suspicious of anyone met online or through apps.
My suspicious nature has served me well.
Maybe they are legitimate businesses and maybe they aren't - what does the Better Business Bureau say?
Google 'home massage service scams' - there is a lot for you to read up on.

I've not tried the app - but I do have a masseuse that comes to my house when I need.

To be honest - I didn't know there was an app for massages!! I do have my membership with Massage Envy - but when I'm done there? I truly want to lay there and not get up and drive! :)

B., there are SO MANY good inexpensive massage places in NYC...I have not tried one of those apps but I reccomend putting your neighborhood into Yelp and seeing what looks good. (A place near me does great chair work in 20 minutes for $20, I bet you can find some near you that would be quick too.)

Why not try a massage school? It's safer than having some potentially dangerous stranger come to your home while you're alone with the kids. It's also a lot cheaper.