Revitalise Pro Muscle Massage Gun Deep Tissue for Pain Relief and Muscle Recovery, 20 Settings & LCD Display Screen

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While there aren’t a whole lot of ways to misuse a massage gun, there are some fundamentals you should know to fully reap the benefits and a couple of key steps to avoid injury too. Total Time Needed: 2 Minutes Required Tools: This section should be similar to the last section on “when to use a massage gun”. However, we’ll mention one or two things that may be important as you explore how to use a percussion massager. The Flat Head- A great multipurpose attachment. From the pecs to the glutes, the flat head is able to provide a more dense massage over the large ball. Because it doesn’t have any sharp edges, it won’t hurt quite as much if you happen to run over bones while massaging.

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The Large Ball- The most commonly used attachment. Depending on the manufacturer, it’s made of either a dense rubber or hardened foam. Designed to treat both large and medium group muscles, this is the tip to use if you want to use a massage gun on your legs or calves. Overall, the most versatile massage gun tip of the bunch. Choose the desired intensity: We advise you start with the lowest speed and gradually increase the level as you go. For a lighter massage, if you just want to relax and get the blood moving within the muscle, we recommend the first speed. Now, most devices start low enough (we like the ones that start with about 1200rpm), while others may start with higher percussions. If you are using a Theragun you may have to bear with a little more intensity for a start. The first rpm range there is about 1750. Even the best massage gun won’t be effective if you don't use it correctly. For example, you can’t use it just anywhere on your body. “Areas that do not have a lot of muscle, like the jawline or the shin area, should be avoided,” Shah warns. And while he recommends percussive massage guns for irritated or overworked muscles, Shah advises against using them under certain circumstances. “I would avoid usage of massage guns in the areas where there are torn muscles, skin tears, or other ulcerations which may predispose you for more significant damage.” Konrad A, Glashüttner C, Reiner MM, Bernsteiner D, Tilp M. The Acute Effects of a Percussive Massage Treatment with a Hypervolt Device on Plantar Flexor Muscles’ Range of Motion and Performance. J Sports Sci Med. 2020;19(4):690-694. Published 2020 Nov 19. Some people like to think the “more is better” mantra is the correct way to go. No pun intended, but you might be sorely mistaken later.It’s recommended that you use the percussion massager on a particular muscle for 1-2 minutes. For smaller muscle groups, aim for one minute. You may massage larger muscle groups for 2 minutes. More isn’t better. Be kind to your body. It’s not recommended to use a massage gun over bony areas to avoid injuring yourself. You may want to massage the joint areas, but be careful when doing this as well. 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. It’s safe to say that Therabody knows its way around a massage gun, and this model is no different. It made short work of our lactic acid-filled legs after hard workouts thanks to its enhanced 16mm amplitude, and our expert said they could feel the benefits for days afterwards.

Massage Gun – Properly And Effectively How To Use A Massage Gun – Properly And Effectively

Point the head at the muscle and let the gun do its thing. If you’re using a high-end gun like the Theragun or Ekrin, you’ll right away feel the punchy effect on your skin because of the long amplitude. If you’re using a smaller gun, like the Ekrin Bantam, the immediate feeling may not be punchy but it should feel intense enough. Powerful and effective, the MuscleGun Carbon was able to glide seamlessly over our muscles, providing much-needed relief from some particularly unpleasant post-gym pain. It was the unique long, curved handle that really made it stand out from the crowd though. Our tester found this clever design granted them access to all aches, however awkward they were to reach. According to our tester, it’s a pleasure to use from the get-go thanks to its ergonomic design. It’s lightweight (no aching arms here) and the buttons are perfectly placed for easy access mid-pummel. Performance-wise, our massage experience was extremely smooth, with no painful jogging or juddering when it was moved over our joints.

When you’ve got more time on your hands, our expert raved about the range of follow-along tutorials available via the extensive Therabody app, with handy on-screen visuals to ensure your massage technique is on point. It can remotely adjust the speed to take any guesswork out of your recovery and it connects to myriad health apps, suggesting personalised routines based on your weekly exercise load. Cool, huh?