Where to use your ultrasound device - and where to take care

Once the device feels familiar, the natural next question is where to use it. Most of the body is fair game for a gentle session, but a few areas deserve a lighter touch or none at all. A quick map keeps things simple and comfortable.

Good areas to start

The fleshy, muscular parts of the body are where a session feels best and is easiest to get right. These are forgiving, easy to reach, and the places everyday tension tends to gather:

• The tops of the shoulders and the upper back.
• The sides of the neck, staying on the soft muscle rather than the spine.
• The calves, thighs and the muscles around the lower back.
• The forearms, after long stretches of typing or gripping.

On any of these, keep the head moving in slow circles, use a thin layer of gel, and let comfort be your guide.

Areas to take care with

A few places are best left out, or approached very gently. None of this is cause for worry — it is simply common sense:

• The eyes and the front of the throat. Keep the device away from both entirely.
• Directly over the spine or any bone. Stay on the surrounding muscle instead.
• Broken, irritated or very sensitive skin. Give it a miss until the skin has settled.
• Anything hot, swollen or sharply painful. That is not a job for warmth — let it calm down, and see a professional if it lingers.

When in doubt, go gentler, go elsewhere, or simply stop. The body is a reliable guide.

A sensible rule of thumb

If an area is soft, muscular and comfortable to touch, it is almost certainly fine for a gentle session. If it is bony, delicate, or already sore in a way that worries you, leave it be. That single instinct will cover nearly every situation you meet.

A note of care

Ultraease is made for everyday comfort, not as a medical device. If you are pregnant, have a medical condition, have any implanted device, or are dealing with an injury, check with a health professional before adding it to your routine — including which areas are right for you.

If you would like to see the device itself, you can find it here.