Massage Gun, Hand Held Muscle Massager Deep Tissue Massage Gun with 6 Massage Heads, 20 Speeds Setting Personal Ultra Quiet Muscle Relief Massage Device

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It's all about preference, though. Read the intended use of each attachment, give each a go, and follow what feels right for you. For athletes. Percussion massagers are used by professional trainers as they are known to help athletes enhance their performance. After intense workouts, they have to deal with sore muscles, which is why recovery is an integral part of professional-level workouts. Providing more muscular contractions, these devices reduce recovery time, while the enhanced blood flow decreases fatigue. All this makes the athletes stronger and more durable.

The Theragun Pro is the most expensive item on our list, but we think it’s the best percussion massager. Dr. Allen Conrad also considers the Pro and the simplified Theragun Prime the best on the market. It has a professional-grade motor that works quietly yet effectively. With four unique arm positions, it’s easy to go underneath and around to reach wherever you need to, and the ergonomic handle means your hands and wrists won’t get tired.

Longer Battery Life & USB Type-C Charging: 2500m-A-h rechargeable lithium-ion battery lasts about 4 hours with only a 3.5 hours charge. Use it in the home, gym, or office. This deep tissue percussion muscle massage gun can be charged by USB Type-C with the regular phone adapter or 5V/2A adapter(not included). To prevent the massage gun from overheating, always follow the time limit set in place by the manufacturer. The Sportneer Elite D9 is a fantastic massage gun for the price. During testing, we found that it’s got the battery life of a model that’s nearly five times as expensive, a wide speed range to fit a variety of user preferences and specially designed attachments that allow you to incorporate oils into your massage. On the surface, you may wonder why anyone would shell out hundreds of dollars extra for a more well-known brand. Gua sha: This traditional Chinese healing technique uses a tool to apply pressure to acupressure points and scrape your skin. Tools come in different shapes to target specific areas of the body. They’re small enough to toss in your bag to use on the go. Professional sessions are available, often from acupuncturists. The PRO stands out from others on the market due to its ergonomic grip and adjustable head, which allows you to apply the massager at different angles without tiring your hand.

While you can also use it to warm up your muscles pre-workout, many reviewers mention it’s been very helpful for soothing sore muscles after intense workouts. Stimulate the flow of blood and oxygen and instantly alleviate muscle tension, tightness and pain. After exercise this can help you recover faster and reduce the risk of injury. Massage guns need to be utilized properly. Those who are inexperienced or have not done enough research on how to properly handle the massage gun can end up injuring themselves. “You may end up massaging an area that is experiencing referred pain and not actually targeting the area that needs help with recovery, doing more harm than good,” Gallucci said. They were judged on how easy they were to control, the impact they had on sore muscles, their ability to move across skin and muscle smoothly, and the effectiveness of any interchangeable massage heads included. The design (how ergonomic the handle was), portability and any other innovative features were also taken into consideration when deciding the final hierarchy. Our winning massage guns boast the Men's Health Lab Approved logo below. Is massage gun good for athletes? Yes, it is. Professional-grade models have proven to help athletes recover faster and easier. By treating your muscles before and after workouts, you will make them more flexible as well as will improve tissue connectivity.Let’s deconstruct some of the most common features you’ll find on the best percussion massagers. Noise The pulsations it produces soften stiff muscles and soothe the tissue around them, which results in a relaxing effect in the treated area. Although percussion massagers are particularly advertised for home use, they are also in demand among professional physical therapists who apply these devices to their patients to reduce pain sensations. As a rule, we feel muscle pain in several areas of our bodies, which is where the electric massager will come in handy. If your aim is to get some satisfying relief from post-workout muscle strain and to help reduce soreness in your muscles in the days after a workout, the best massage guns are likely to work well for you and are well worth buying. She also called out its easy-to-grip ergonomic design, which she says makes it more comfortable for people with hand and wrist issues, such as arthritis. Additionally, it comes with two rechargeable batteries, so you can charge one while the other is in use.

One of the main advantages of this model is that it was designed for professional use and is the most advanced model on the market. It will take you less than a minute to work one muscle group, making it more flexible and more robust. This unit is an absolute beast as it exerts about 60 pounds of force. The massager offers 2-speed options — a standard one and a lighter one, with the former producing up to 40 percussions per second. Not only do the best massage guns help aid muscle recovery after exercise, but they can also help anyone looking to relieve muscle pain and increase mobility. So yes, we think they're worth the money! Coping with stress and anxiety. The enhanced blood flow improves oxygen consumption, which results in better breathing. The latter, in its turn, brings down stress and relieves anxiety. Why it made the cut: The reasonably priced HoMedics Therapist Select Plus is the lightest device on the list but delivers a powerful punch. Massage tools: Foam rollers, tennis balls, and massage balls can help release tension in specific areas.

How does a muscle massage gun work?

If you don’t talk to your doctor before using a massage gun, Gallucci warned you might cause further injury. “My advice is to do the research and know what the machine is used for and how to use it properly so that you don’t end up hurting yourself,” he said. There is inconclusive research about some of the longer-term scientific benefits of using massage guns, as they are relatively new products that are still being investigated and debated.

Topical products: Use topical products, such as massage oil, CBD balm, and analgesic ointment, to reduce friction and make applying pressure easier during a self-massage. Float your device across the muscle group you want to treat. You can adjust the massage intensity levels and use the light indicators to choose from five different speed settings. Rehabilitation. This treatment can be recommended as part of rehabilitation in the postoperative period because it is able to enhance lymphatic and blood circulation, which hastens the healing time. Besides, percussion therapy is helpful for stiff joints and spasms of muscles, as it stretches out their fibers. All this is particularly beneficial for those who, for some reason, cannot attend a physical therapist or cannot do it regularly enough.Why it made the cut: It’s not cheap, but the Hypervolt GO is also not cheaply made, and it uses quiet glide technology to deliver quiet results. Our expert said it was a cinch to use, with one responsive control button that was easy to reach mid-massage for cycling through the speeds. The lights help show which setting you’re on and will signal when it’s almost out of juice, ensuring you never have to skip a post-workout pummel. They also said it was sufficiently powerful, providing instant relief from soreness, even at lower speeds. There were no issues with jolting or juddering over their skin, making for an extremely smooth massage experience.