Well Being Percussion Personal Massager

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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.

Massage guns use ‘percussive’ therapy to massage the muscles. This means rapid and repetitive pressure is applied to the muscle you are working on. The idea is that this can replicate some of the benefits of regular massage , without the candles and whale song. (Although we won’t stop you from doing that at home if you want to.) You also get five interchangeable foam attachments (dampener, standard ball, wedge, thumb and cone) and five speeds (1,750-2,400ppm), giving you many different combinations of surface and intensity for different muscle groups and parts of your body. You’re guided through these combinations and helped to achieve your perfect massage programme by the app. All of the guns we've recommended here come with guides to help you. Our top-rated massage gun, the PowerPlate Mini+, also has a smartphone app with video tutorials. Theragun recommends a minimum of 15 seconds and a maximum of two minutes per muscle group, with full-body sessions not exceeding 15 minutes. With any mini massage gun, one of the limiting factors will be how well it manages heat. Rechargeable batteries and massage gun motors can both cause mini massage guns to overheat if used too long, which is why most models have an automatic shutoff after 10 to 15 minutes. When should you avoid using a mini massage gun? If you’re a regular gym-goer who takes training and recovery seriously, then a high-powered massage gun with Bluetooth and a companion fitness app will be a worthwhile investment. If you want a device to soothe sore muscles after another long day at your desk, then look for a lightweight massage gun that offers various easy-to-attach heads and gentler speed settings.It is thought that massage guns may encourage the healing of weakened muscles by “waking them up” to encouragefaster healing. But he says to remember “everything in moderation” and that the longest they recommend using the Theragun is two minutes per muscle group. 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.

Jo Kelly is the Head of Soft Tissue Therapy at Pure Sports Medicine . She tells us: “ Massage guns work using vibrations to relax and loosen tight or overused muscles. They use percussion therapy which creates a vibration through the muscle, increasing circulation and in turn reducing inflammation.” One of the main advantages of this model is that it was designed for professional use and is the most advanced model on the market. It will take you less than a minute to work one muscle group, making it more flexible and more robust. This unit is an absolute beast as it exerts about 60 pounds of force. The massager offers 2-speed options — a standard one and a lighter one, with the former producing up to 40 percussions per second. Two hours is usually the minimum runtime for a quality mini massage gun. Some high-quality models can push four or five hours of massage at the highest setting. Battery life can last much longer if mini massage guns are used on low settings, so carefully read any qualifiers used when companies tout how long batteries last before requiring a recharge. Pulsations Per Minute (PPM)The best massage gun for your particular needs will depend on a few different factors. First and foremost, you need to look at your budget. If things are tight, opt for a smaller percussive massage device like the Renpho above, which is also small enough to stuff in a gym bag. Mini massage guns work just like their larger counterparts by delivering a percussive massage to muscles and soft tissue. While mini massage guns tend to be less powerful than full-size massage guns, they are still thought to be effective at promoting blood flow to specific areas of the body, thus moving nutrient-rich fluids to the point of application. And quite frankly, most people simply enjoy the sensation of using mini massage guns, as they can relieve stress and help people relax. It's definitely an investment, but if you really want to treat yourself, or have a partner who'll be using it as well, you may be able to justify spending the extra cash. 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 Mumsnet has been helping make parents’ lives easier since 2000 and, in those years, we’ve seen, tried and reviewed thousands of products.

The attachments are a non-porous foam that is gentle on the body and easy to clean, plus, it includes a carrying case to protect and store the massage gun when not in use. It’s not as high-tech as other Theragun models, but it still offers more than most massage guns at a price that isn’t prohibitive. We found Shavron's muscle guide particularly useful, helping us identify which muscles we should be aiming for, and target them safely. However, because it's printed on paper rather than presented in an app (as with the Power Plate Mini+), it's a little fiddly to use with one hand while wielding the massage gun in the other. Make sure it offers the therapies you need including range of massage intensity, attachments, battery life, noise level, and ergonomics. Want to buy the best massage gun but don’t know where to start? Budget will play a key part here, of course, but so too will your prior experience will massage guns. Are you looking to upgrade from one you already own, or are you buying your first? If the latter then we highly recommend trying before you buy – after all, you wouldn’t want to splash out on the most expensive model to find it’s too heavy to use comfortably, or is simply too powerful for the sort of massage you want.Making sure to always follow the instructions of your massage gun is the most important step you can take for your own safety. Other key considerations to remember, according to Jason are: It’s also important to use it correctly. A lot of people will whizz a massage gun over their body and wonder why they’re not feeling any benefits from it. Move the massage gun slowly along your muscles and take your time spending around one to two minutes on a particular muscle. If you come across an area that feels uncomfortable, then spend a little more time there. But, don’t push down with the massage gun. Coping with stress and anxiety. The enhanced blood flow improves oxygen consumption, which results in better breathing. The latter, in its turn, brings down stress and relieves anxiety.

You get three different attachments (the first gen only offers one) – a standard ball, a dampener for bony areas and a thumb to target trigger points – for a more personalised massaging experience and it connects to the Therabody App via Bluetooth so you can access an extensive library of wellness routines. When using a massage gun after a workout, he recommends using it for 20 seconds per muscle group after activity and that it “will make a world of difference in your recovery”. ARE THERE ANY SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS WHEN USING A MASSAGE GUN? SUPER LIGHT&ERGONOMIC DESIGN: Renpho Massage Gun weighs only 0.68kg，it's much lighter than other massage guns in same size, makes it so easy to carry during the whole massage. Ergonomic design, all operations can be completed with only one button by yourself. You can even enjoy the deep tissue muscle massage independently with one hand. Move slowly up and down the length of the muscle for around 30 seconds – if you find a particularly sore spot (or ‘trigger point’), spend a little more time on it, but there's no need to apply more pressure. Try not to wince.Longer Battery Life & USB Type-C Charging: 2500m-A-h rechargeable lithium-ion battery lasts about 4 hours with only a 3.5 hours charge. Use it in the home, gym, or office. This deep tissue percussion muscle massage gun can be charged by USB Type-C with the regular phone adapter or 5V/2A adapter(not included). Used by Olympians and recovery professionals, if you consider yourself an athlete this is for you. Claiming to be the “quietest gun on the market”, it also has a six-hour battery life, 12mm amplitude and up to 53 percussions per second. Massages provided by mini massage guns don’t just feel good at the moment. It may also help with recovery by reducing delayed onset muscle soreness. According to a 2014 study, using a massage gun post-workout may aid in recovery. ( 2) Researchers found that athletes who used vibration therapy experienced significantly less pain 24, 48, and 72 hours after exercise compared to those who did not. How Much Do Mini Massage Guns Cost?