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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! Hair Care Wellness All Hair Care Shampoos Purple Shampoos Thinning Hair Head Shavers Flat Irons Hair Dryers The device offers five speed options, allowing you to dig deep or go lighter on more sensitive areas. 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. The Theragun Mini second generation maintains the same solid ergonomic handle that the original Mini has to make up its compact shape. The Mini's power button also controls the speed and uses lights to indicate the speed level. Another plus is that it's Bluetooth enabled, so you can connect it to the Therabody app.DOMS or delayed onset muscle soreness can be a real pain, and can rage on for up to three days after a heavy workout. Massage gun therapy can greatly reduce this pain and get you going again. The frequency or speed of a massage gun is usually measured in percussions per minute (PPM) or strokes per minute and tends to be available in the 1,200 to 3,200-PPM range. A higher frequency will deliver a more intense massage. If you want a massage gun that only delivers a surface-level massage instead of a deep, sports-style massage, you would use a lower-power setting on the device. The downside to the newest Pro is that it's still the most expensive massage gun on this list. This may not be the best option for everyone since you can get a similar experience with a less expensive device. However, athletes and others who are physically active all day would benefit the most from this full-featured massage gun. Having gone through all the rap about how beneficial massage gun therapy is, can we recommend it? Absolutely! Obviously there are other important recovery factors such as diet and rest, but having a gym massage gun at your disposal is a huge plus.

But wait a minute, I thought percussion massagers offer percussive therapy and not vibration therapy? Well, don’t overthink this too much. Dr. Melissa Prestipino, PT, DPT, and owner of Maize & Blue Rehab in New Jersey, told Healthline, “The Theragun Elite offers a very quiet percussive force, which is quieter than other massage guns on the market. This feature is beneficial when using the device in a public place and not wanting to draw attention with a loud sound.” The Pulseroll comes with an instruction manual, with advice on how to treat common injuries like tennis elbow, pinpointing where you should massage and with which head. It’s a real bonus if you’re not versed in the world of physiotherapy, like me.

Also included in the box is an instruction manual. Each item is easy to digest, and we especially love the diagrams that show us which head to use for particular muscle groups. Use in a similar way to a foam roller; either before exercise to activate muscles and increase blood flow, or after to release tension and prevent DOMS. Or, simply when you feel your shoulders creeping up towards your ears and tension setting in. According to Gallucci, there are multiple aspects to take into consideration when it comes to a massage gun, both pros and cons. Pros The sleek, sturdy device has four interchangeable heads (a bullet, a fork, a flat head and a soft head) and five oomph-inducing speed settings for more targeted recovery. The brand boldly claims it reaches 60% deeper into muscles than standard massage guns to banish deep-set aches and pains. Sure enough, it worked wonders on our tester’s sore, knotted muscles. They even felt a difference after just one use. These devices, however, are not just found in spas and massage parlors, they’ve actually made a name for themselves because of the endorsements from athletes and celebrities. Because of this, they’ve become sort of DIY therapists in themselves.

It depends on what you will use your massage gun for. If you exercise regularly and find yourself nursing sore muscles post-workout, a massage gun is a handy way to self-massage tight or painful areas. Alternatively, they can be used for relaxation.

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It’s more or less the same thing as what happens when you hit your head on a hard object and rub the painful spot with your hand. Maybe not exactly, but you get the point. Instead of the usual Theragun triangular handle, this has an ergonomically curved grip that sits in your palm. It was easy to use for treating my quads and calves, but I didn’t find it as user-friendly as the grip on other Theragun devices for getting to hard-to-reach spots. It also has a smooth finish that looks nice but feels somewhat slippery. Since each individual body has a different amount of skin, fat, muscle, and connective tissue, the size of a massage gun will vary widely depending on treatment goals. A larger person looking for deep stimulation may need a larger, more powerful massage gun, while a smaller person may only require a miniature massage gun with less power. Massage guns truly don’t come lighter or more practical and compact than this. It weighs just 650g and still offers the same vibration speed as the other, larger Theragun models – a maximum of 2400 PPM over 3 speed settings. That’s not as many options as other, full-size massage guns, but for such a lightweight device, I don’t think that’s a dealbreaker.