BONDIR R2 PRO Massage Gun - Articulating Deep Tissue Back Massager with Extension Handle and 7X Heads Including Heated Attachment

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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. They may often look like power tools, but the benefits of massage guns include decreased muscle tension, relaxed muscles, and promoted blood flow,” says Dr Daniel Giordano, CMO of Bespoke Treatments. “We use one on a daily basis, and it can be used before, during or after a workout.” How to Use a Massage Gun for Best Results If you’ve got a powerful enough massage gun, you can effectively hit areas of deep tissue with great effect — most of the time. There are some areas and muscles that are, however, simply too deep to reach with much success. The psoas (the muscle that connects your spine to your legs), is one example of an area that’s tough to reach with a massage gun alone. What is the difference between a massage gun and a regular massager? 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.

Foam rollers and lacrosse balls are excellent post-workout massagers, but even budget massage guns have more power than your more analogue forms of home massage solutions. The main reason for this is its high-frequency operation, which works to increase blood flow and therefore encourage recovery in the muscles targeted.

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Yeah sure, there’s certainly a lot of hype surrounding massage guns. From celebrities to influencers, everyone seems to be praising them as some sort of “miracle device” that will correct all that ails you. Whenever we see that, we tend to pump the brakes with a certain degree of skepticism. Speed settings: Not all muscle groups can withstand the same pressure. That’s one reason adjustable power settings are an important feature, according to Gangstad. For example, you may want to use a lower setting on more sensitive spots, like the calf, and higher pressure on large muscles like the hamstring. Percussive massage devices are an increasingly popular do-it-yourself option. The devices are often referred to as massage guns, as many are shaped a bit like a gun, with a pulsating tip that repeatedly digs into your muscles.

Muscle Re-Activation- 15 Seconds: Mid-workout and feeling a little tired? Muscles starting to fatigue or spasm? Give them a little boost with another 15 second session. Davé says that anywhere between 6 to 10 minutes is usually enough. “In general, start low and go slow,” he adds. “Listen to your body, and stop immediately if you feel any pain.” Overstimulating the muscle can cause damage, bruising, and in severe cases, rhabdomyolysis (the acute breakdown of muscle tissue). Theragun introduced its first mass-market massage gun in 2016. Competitors soon jumped into the market as a wide range of people from pro athletes to casual runners started turning to the devices in a bid to go beyond foam rollers for DIY athletic recovery. While some experts say massage guns can be an effective way to relieve muscle pain, it’s important to understand their benefits, limitations, and key features before you buy one. Massage guns can be incredibly useful to help treat various musculoskeletal conditions of the body and improve overall function.

Generally, a higher price tag will indicate a more reliable product and, when fully charged, a decent massage gun should last for a few days to a week, based on around 15 minutes' use per day. Men's Health Lab Approved Invest in a high-quality massage gun and you can use it before training to prime your muscles for a session, or post-workout to ward off any potential DOMS. It will help you recover faster, boost your circulation and lymphatic drainage, increase your flexibility and extend your range of motion – ultimately improving your performance across the board. Think of it as foam rolling turned up to eleven.

If you want to increase blood flow to a certain area of the body, a percussive massager can initiate that process too. In as little as 30 seconds of use, a massage gun on a specific area of the body will relay signals to the brain to vasodilate the blood vessels, thus increasing blood flow.

Recovery and Pain Relief- 2 Minutes: Post workout or when DOMS set in, you can safely use your massage gun for up to 2 minutes on each muscle group. This process can be repeated throughout the day with at least 1-2 hours rest in between.