Not only do the best massage guns help aid muscle recovery after exercise, but they can also help anyone looking to relieve muscle pain and increase mobility. So yes, we think they're worth the money! Best for exercisers who prioritize battery life in a massage gun and favor one with an auto-shutoff feature for added safety. January 9, 2022Added Bob and Brad Q2 Mini to the list, following our hands-on review. (Author: Greg)

Apart from what we just explained above, sometimes the cherry on the top doesn’t do any harm at all. So here are a few cherries you might want to consider when making a choice: Hydragun also advises always keeping the massage gun moving rather than leaving it in one place, and not using it in one area for longer than a couple of minutes to avoid bruising. 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? Natasha Caleel, a licensed occupational therapist and corrective exercise specialist, uses it on clients regularly and finds it to be a great option for athletes at all levels as well as those trying to reduce muscle tension after a tough day at work.Travel case: You want a device that at least gives you the option to carry your massage gun around easily. Electrical stimulation: A TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) device can stimulate muscles and promote relaxation. Quite obviously, when you shop for a mini massage gun the size and weight are two very important factors. You should know that although most massage gun brands tend to call small massage guns as ‘mini’, there are two main types as far as size is concerned. More to read See our Theragun mini 1.0 vs 2.0 comparison. On the last two photos, you can see how smaller the new mini 2.0 is Vs. the mini 1.0, when compared to Ekrin Bantam and bigger Hypervolt Go 2

As its name implies, this massage gun from HoMedics wouldn't be out of place in the hands of a physiotherapist. Of all the machines we've tested (including those that didn't make this roundup), it's the one that delivered the strongest, most assertive massage – and when you really need it, the optional heated attachment is bliss, aiding in helping tough muscles relax. Noise: 45 dB | Stall Force: Not listed | Weight: 0.9 pounds | Customizability: 4 head attachments, 5 speeds | Battery Life: 4 hours | Our Overall Rating: 4.6/5 They also said it was sufficiently powerful, providing instant relief from soreness, even at lower speeds. There were no issues with jolting or juddering over their skin, making for an extremely smooth massage experience. 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. And with a lifetime warranty and a 20% discount (which you can get if you use the MGA20 coupon), the Bantam is the clear winner when it comes to quality and value for the money.

Whether your body often aches after exercise or you urgently need the kind of stress relief that only a deep-tissue massage can provide, it's well worth investing. Or perhaps you know someone who would love one this Christmas? Perhaps the most important feature, as far as the performance is concerned, is the Bantam’s ability to give an intense, deep tissue massage without slowing down percussions upon pressing it harder to larger muscles. This is where 95% of other mini massage guns fail miserably. They’re just too weak for the job. We independently verified the Bantam’s ability to deliver 3200 percussions per minute.