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If you don’t talk to your doctor before using a massage gun, Gallucci warned you might cause further injury. “My advice is to do the research and know what the machine is used for and how to use it properly so that you don’t end up hurting yourself,” he said. However, the geniuses who manufacture these devices figured this out and built a shut-off system into them. Most devices will automatically shut off after about 10 minutes of continuous use.
Yes, a massage gun is definitely worth the money if you are looking to improve your muscle recovery time. As for battery life, this massage gun has a 2000-mAh battery that can work for up to 4 hours. It does not have a USB-C cable and port, though. With that being said, it is not as pricey as the big brands. The Hydragun comes with 7 head attachments – some are made from usual materials like plastics but there are 3 heads made from steel. These steel-incorporated massage heads allow for deeper tissue massage. I love using the steel heads especially after my HIIT workout to prevent getting delayed onset muscle soreness the next day.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? 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. Stall Force: Massage guns with a good stall force will give you a deep, satisfying massage. To evaluate the stall force of each massage gun while using it, we note whether we can press hard enough for the desired deep-tissue massage without stalling the motor. We also note if the stall force remains consistent or weakens as the battery is drained.
The aluminium exterior feels smooth, too. And the absence of any flimsy parts suggests that this massage will last a long time.Like everything else, and especially electronic devices, proper use can never be emphasized enough. It’s never a good idea to assume that you know everything about a device and therefore don’t need to pay attention to proper use. 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.