Massage Gun, Portable Muscle Massage Device with 8 Massage Heads, 2023 Deep Tissue Massager 20 Speeds with LCD Touch Screen, Featuring Quiet Glide Technology, Powerful Cordless Percussion

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It wasn’t the most powerful massager on test – the first speed in particular was extremely gentle – so it’s not one for serious gym-goers, but it’s still great for releasing tension. It moved seamlessly over the skin with no painful snagging, and it scored top marks for noise level, allowing you to treat sore muscles on the go without attracting attention. Theragun is a powerhouse in the massage gun market, and after testing the brand's most popular massage gun models, the Theragun Prime (4th Generation) was our favorite. In fact, it earned an overall higher rating than the more expensive Theraguns we tested. We felt it was very effective at relieving sore muscles after a workout and was easy to hold and quiet. It's a budget-friendly massage gun option from the brand that still provides all the features you need for sore muscle relief. Priyankaa has an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University and over five years’ experience in health and fitness journalism. Priyankaa has written for Stylist’s Strong Women Training Club, where she regularly wrote about diversity in the fitness industry, nutrition tips, training advice and her experience completing various fitness challenges. She has also written for a variety of publications including Business Insider, Glamour, Bustle, Metro, HuffPost UK, gal-dem and more. She also called out its easy-to-grip ergonomic design, which she says makes it more comfortable for people with hand and wrist issues, such as arthritis. It's all about preference, though. Read the intended use of each attachment, give each a go, and follow what feels right for you.

Athletes on a budget looking for more intense massage gun therapy and people who want and can tolerate deep tissue massage. Mini massage guns are especially useful for people who have weaker hands, or who have chronic arthritis pain, and can't hold heavier devices comfortably for an extended period. We like that the Theragun Mini has a sleek, ergonomic grip that helps reduce the strain on your hands. Therabody claims that this second-generation Mini is 20% smaller and 30% lighter than its predecessor, making it even more portable and perfect for travel. Noise: 40-60 dB | Stall Force: 80 lbs | Weight: 2.5 lbs | Customizability: 4 head attachments, 5 speeds | Battery Life: Up to 3 hours

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You get an excellent choice of attachments (there are six to choose from), and each one fits in easily with a pushing/twisting action. They stay firmly in place, even on higher power settings, but are easily removed when you're done. The HoMedics Pro Physio Massage Gun has a runtime of around five hours, or three and a half if you're using the heated function. Noise: Not listed | Stall Force: 60 lbs | Weight: 2.9 lbs | Customizability: 6 head attachments, 4 arm positions, 5 preset speeds (also customizable) | Battery Life: 5 hours | Our Overall Rating: 4.4/5 Verywell Fit / Jhett Thompson Guide to Choosing the Best Massage Gun What to look for in a massage gun

At 0.9 pounds, RENPHO's Mini Massage Gun is the lightest option on our list, making it easily portable with or without the included carrying case. We like that it can be gripped perfectly with the palm of your hand, making it comfortable and easy to use. Massage tools: Foam rollers, tennis balls, and massage balls can help release tension in specific areas. 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 Powerful, easy to use and affordable, our expert tester was blown away by this sleek little massager.It may be the size of a small water bottle, but it’s brimming with impressive features. You get five interchangeable heads (most mini massagers come with just one or two) and there are five speed settings to flit between, giving you a whopping 25 massage combos to try. If you need some guidance, there’s a handy user manual, which provides step-by-step routines for warm-up, mobility and recovery. According to our tester, these were genuinely useful. Massage guns tend to come with a variety of massage heads of all shapes and sizes. Each feels different and are intended for use on different muscle groups. Theragun Percussive Therapy has a variety of benefits, helping to prevent body aches and pains, greatly reducing muscle tension in seconds, boosting mobility and range of motion, and increasing blood flow to the area to reduce soreness, tightness and pain,’ explains Dr Jason Wersland, chiropractor and Therabody founder. ‘It can also assist with accelerating the repair and growth of tissues.’ How Do I Use a Massage Gun? Massage guns work by producing a percussive force which breaks up muscle tightness and knots, and reduces aches and pains. You may think that there’s no way that a handheld gadget could come close to a sports massage. But a study by the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research found that percussive therapy can actually be as effective as an actual massage when it comes to treating DOMS. How do you use a massage gun? Finally, be careful about using your massage gun on pulled or injured muscles, as it can make things worse. If you're not sure whether your muscle is pulled or just tight, it's a good idea to wait 48 hours and hit it with the RICE technique (rest, ice, compression, elevation) before reaching for your massage gun.