Outside of work, Priyankaa can usually be found trying out a new gym class, seeking out London's best eats or watching a Spanish TV show in a bid to keep up her language skills. If you’re after something gentler than the more intimidating massage guns available, you’ll like this model’s variable speed dial for improved intensity control. Plus, as an avid runner and gymgoer, she knows exactly what to look for when finding the right gymwear, fitness tracker or earphones.

When a brand boasts the likes of Lebron James, Naomi Osaka and Tiger Woods on its books, it’s safe to assume it knows what it’s doing. The handle can be tricky to grip and you can’t fully cover your back, but it’s a top choice for on-the-go massaging. If you need some guidance, there’s a handy user manual, which provides step-by-step routines for warm-up, mobility and recovery. We started our YouTube channel in 2011, and strive to offer the best "get fit, stay healthy, and pain-free" information directed toward people 0 to 101 years old.Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck are known as ‘the most famous Physical Therapists on the internet’ – with the appropriate qualifications and 60 years of physical therapy experience between them. Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. The short handle does makes it a bit awkward to reach the lower back, and it wasn’t the quietest device, but overall, this is a nifty little machine to have in your gym bag.

The battery running time is nothing short of outstanding too, lasting for up to six hours when fully charged, which is perfect if – like us – you forget to charge it after use. Though this was one of the least expensive massage guns we tested, it got a huge thumbs-up from us for being the easiest to use on our back. It earned a few bonus points for its instructions too, which contain handy diagrams to help you get the most out of your percussive pistol. There are two further massage heads to choose from, allowing you to mix up your massage without making storage a headache.The motor inside the gun generates high-frequency vibrations that are transmitted to the attachment, causing it to pulsate or vibrate against the body. The design (how ergonomic the handle was), portability and any other innovative features were also taken into consideration when deciding the final hierarchy. Six massage heads are provided, which some may find excessive but pro athletes will love — our expert was a big fan of the super-soft attachment for soothing those sensitive spots and the thumb for mimicking the human touch.