RecoveryPro Massage Gun w/Charging Dock (Charcoal) | Quiet Percussion Muscle Massager for Athletes | Extreme Back Pain Relief | 4 Attachments | 3 Speeds | 4 HR Samsung Battery, Brushless Motor

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It's definitely an investment, but if you really want to treat yourself, or have a partner who'll be using it as well, you may be able to justify spending the extra cash. Noise: Not listed | Stall Force: 20 lbs | Weight: 1 lbs | Customizability: 3 head attachments, 3 speeds | Battery Life: 2.5 hours | Our Overall Rating: 4.9/5 Noise: 45 dB | Stall Force: Not listed | Weight: 0.9 pounds | Customizability: 4 head attachments, 5 speeds | Battery Life: 4 hours | Our Overall Rating: 4.6/5 If you’re after a small massage gun that still offers versatility, consider this fuss-friendly Boots offering. There are three speed settings and four interchangeable heads (a ball, fork, bullet and flat head) for alleviating aches and pains, whether you need some post-exercise relief or you’ve been hunched over your desk for too long. Serious athletes should look for a high amplitude. Measured in millimetres, this metric shows you how deeply the gun can hit and how powerful it will feel on your body. The punchiest models listed below have an amplitude of 16mm.

Noise: Not listed | Stall Force: 30 lbs | Weight: 2.2 lbs | Customizability: 4 head attachments, 5 speeds | Battery Life: 2 hours | Our Overall Rating: 5/5 We were impressed with the battery life and weight of this gun, but there are a couple of downsides — the massage gun doesn't have Bluetooth connectivity, so you can't sync it to your app. The app itself isn't all that helpful, especially for beginners. A good real-life comparison to percussive therapy would be the Swedish massage technique of tapotement. Using rhythmic chops, slaps and beats along the body, this technique aims to stimulate stressed muscles and release toxins from your tissues by increasing blood flow at certain points along your profile. How to Choose a Percussive Massage Gun 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. Konrad A, et al. (2020). The acute effects of a percussive massage treatment with a Hypervolt device on plantar flexor muscles' range of motion and performance.That said, you don’t have to go to a professional to see results. Percussive massagers — also known as massage guns — provide short bursts of pressure into your muscle tissue.

Best for those with a weak grip or hand or wrist pain who are looking for a device that is compact, lightweight, and easy to hold.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. It's the definition of simple. Just point the gun at your fleshy target – around an inch away from your skin over whichever muscle you’re trying to loosen or warm up – and hit the trigger for instant relief.

Choose a model that comes with multiple massage heads, from the standard ball head for bigger muscle groups to cone, wedge and thumb heads for working on smaller and more sensitive areas. If you’re planning to take your massage gun to the gym with you, consider its weight, portability and battery life. How we test massage guns Imtiyaz S, et al. (2014). To compare the effect of vibration therapy and massage in prevention of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).

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Hydragun also advises always keeping the massage gun moving rather than leaving it in one place, and not using it in one area for longer than a couple of minutes to avoid bruising. Cheatham SW, et al. (2021). Mechanical percussion devices: A survey of practice patterns among healthcare professionals. If you prefer high-quality but affordable percussive devices, consider adding the Renpho C3 Massage Gun to your buy list. On top of its durable construction and user-friendly design, this handheld massager has 20 variable speed levels, 4-hour battery life and six interchangeable attachments. This lovely lightweight massager moves easily over your muscles to provide a thorough, satisfying massage, without penetrating so deep that it causes pain. It comes with an impressive set of speed options and foam attachments (ball, ‘air-cushion’, fork, bullet and flat head), and uses USB-C like almost all modern Android phones. With an excellent battery life of up to six hours, you won’t need to charge the gun too often anyway. It’s also much quieter than the Theragun, and easier to fit into a gym bag or travel bag.