Well Being Percussion Personal Massager

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The best massage guns use attachment heads to apply pressure to target areas by using vibration or percussive therapy. Percussion massage is when speedy, short pulses from your massage gun hit into the soft tissue on your body. Not only does this help increase the blood flow in the areas you're targeting, but it encourages growth and repairs damaged muscles too. Whereas vibration therapy uses vibrations to make your muscles contract and relax. As well as these benefits, it also increases bone density, reduces joint pain and boosts metabolism. Are massage guns worth it? Pain alleviation. One of the essential benefits of these devices is that they can decrease pain. The higher amplitude the massager has, the more effective it is in pain management. And yet, there is not enough scientific evidence proving that percussion massagers can really alleviate pain. According to Dr. Charles Kim, assistant professor at NYU Langone Health’s Rusk Rehabilitation, while different frequencies are known to impact the muscular healing process and relaxation, there is no convincing study in the field of pain management.

Massage guns are expensive. Before you part with your cash, ask yourself why you’re buying one and make sure you know which factors to consider. If you mainly want a massage gun for relaxation purposes, a less “punchy” model will likely suffice, and you won’t need to spend so much.

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Battery life is important because you don’t want your massage gun to die after one or two uses. While you might not use your massage gun for hours at a time, consider battery life and how long it takes to recharge the massage gun if you plan on using your massage gun on a regular basis. Offering three speeds, there are four power modes up to 3600 pulses per minute. The five different head attachments should suit all your needs although it’s worth noting that they’re made from hard plastic rather than the more forgiving rubber heads you’d find on more expensive models. Cordless and rechargeable, the fully charged battery lasts 140 minutes. Pros

Mini massage guns are more portable than larger models, but they are also typically less powerful. And mini massage guns have smaller batteries than larger modes, so they need to be recharged more often. People who will primarily use a mini massage gun in the comfort of their own home may opt for a larger and more feature-rich model as opposed to a mini massage gun. Attachments

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One of the most inexpensive mini massage guns also happens to be one of the lightest at just under one pound. Despite its small size, it still manages to include a nice range of features and attachments to meet a variety of personal preferences. Bob and Brad Q2

Whether or not you really need these attachments is a matter of opinion. During testing we tended to default to the all-rounder attachments such as flat, bump or dampener heads as it saved us the effort of having to swap them around. Muscle guns are often used by endurance athletes who use them to loosen up tight and sore muscles after a workout, but they can be used by anyone. Often massage guns will come with a variety of attachments and a selection of speeds that can be used for different types of muscle pain. Do not use the massage gun on your head or face. Unless it is a device designed for such activities like the TheraFace PRO. Transparency is really important to us and that's why we're always upfront about where we find our recommendations. We write about products that we feel offer the best value to most parents – the ones that our users would recommend to their own friends and family.

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Among the six interchangeable heads HoMedics includes with its Pro Physio massage gun are a ‘heat head’, which you can set to heat up to 47˚C in less than two minutes, and a ‘cold head’, which you can keep in the freezer. For many, these will make all the difference to training and everyday comfort. The device is also mercifully quiet, and glides smoothly over your skin or clothes, whichever head you use (barrel, ball and arrow are all included, as well as cellulite, hot and cold). Garcia-Silero, M., Jurado-Castro, J. M., et al. (2021). Acute Effects of a Percussive Massage Treatment on Movement Velocity during Resistance Training. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 18 (15):7726. Other standout features include automatic shut-off after 10 minutes of continuous use, as well as a six-hour battery life. This massage gun is also incredibly quiet and lightweight—the noise level is just 40-50 dB, which is much lower than other massage guns on the market, and it weighs under two pounds for easy portability.

Theragun claim that their unique Percussive Therapy is able to reach tissue at 16mm depth - deeper than most other massage guns. The Theragun Prime certainly looks the part with its ergonomic handle, four foam-ended attachments, LED display, QuietForce brushless motor, five speeds and a travel pouch. There’s even a Therabody app and bluetooth connectivity so you can customise your massage. The battery life is relatively short at two hours though. ProsOther features also include five different speeds from 1800 to 3200rpm and five different massage heads. They’re designed to combat muscle soreness and aid recovery. It’s a deep tissue massage of sorts, achieved through rapid percussive movements that stimulate muscles, enhance blood flow and soften knots. You can use them while warming up or post-work out, and they feel good too, hitting all the right pressure points that can enhance the production of endorphins. At the very least, massage guns can provide some short-term relief for problem areas. If using before a workout, he recommends using your Theragun, or other massage gun, for 30 seconds per muscle group. Jasons says this will help to “activate your muscles and prep your body for a solid session.” Plus, he notes that “not only will this increase mobility, but improve your overall muscle co-ordination.”