Massage guns are handheld devices that use rapid percussive therapy to increase blood flow and improve circulation, loosening up tight underlying soft tissues and helping to reduce perceptions of pain or soreness. Just about everyone can benefit from the precise, restorative massage that these devices provide, says Dr. Karena Wu, PT, DPT, OCS. The battery life is relatively long, with a full charge lasting around three hours. Ideal for deep tissue massage, it can reach muscle as deep as 12mm. Reviewers say that despite offering a lot of power, the Pulseroll Massage Gun is surprisingly quiet, emitting only a gentle hum when at work. Pros The compact device comes with a sleek little travel case, with enough room to fit all the accessories, so you can easily take it to the gym or shove it in your suitcase if you’re jetting off on holiday. You must exercise caution when using these devices,” says Dreon. They should not be used on the spine, bones, joints, abdomen, and face, he adds.

While training for a half marathon, our tester used (and greatly appreciated) the Theragun Mini Massager. “I felt noticeable relief of tension and tightness after use,” she said. “I am training for a half marathon and have had especially tight hips and hip flexors—the Theragun Mini has helped.” The clever design of this model — with its long, curved handle — meant our expert was able to reach even the most awkward spots. It’s incredibly powerful and we found it was effective at lessening post-workout pains. The inclusion of four interchangeable massage heads, a carry case and recovery massage oil was appreciated too. However, if you’re looking to cool down, you can swap the interchangeable heads and use the cold one instead. After a few hours in the freezer, this will provide a completely different experience, helping soothe aching muscles after a serious squat session.

Nach über einem Jahr intensiver Nutzung der ANSGEC Massage Gun kann ich mit voller Überzeugung eine 5-Sterne Bewertung abgeben. The device felt lightweight and easy to maneuver, according to our tester, who was also impressed with how quiet it is. Plus, this massage gun comes with a carrying case and long-lasting battery life, so you can take it on the go. In recent times, a fair few Mumsnetters have been asking for advice on how to ease muscle pain after exercise and there seems to be one overriding answer: personal massage guns. As one satisfied Mumsnetter, ShirleyPhallus, reports: “I have a massage gun and it’s absolutely amazing. Gets rid of the DOMS pretty much right away.” Each massage gun was judged on overall effectiveness, as well as how well they could glide over muscles, how easy they were to control, the practicality of their design, and their strength. Bonus points were also on offer for any innovative features or smart additions like carry cases.

Massage guns are safe to use when muscles are sore, feeling tight, or tender," says Mitro. For some, this might be as often as a few minutes every day after work or following a training session. However, Mitro says to avoid using a percussive device on your bones or anywhere there's inflammation. If it hurts, stop using it, and get in touch with your healthcare provider. It’s common to suffer from sore muscles after exercise, especially if you’ve recently started a new routine or increased the intensity of your work. This pain is known as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and it usually starts a day or two after exercising. Massage guns have been found to reduce the pain of DOMS so if you suffer with it but can’t factor in regular sports massages between workouts, you may benefit from using a massage gun at home instead. Does a massage gun really work? Cuando llegó cansada pongo el nivel que necesito y mantengo unos 10 mins masajeando toda la espalda. Super Quiet and Portable Design: Adopt powerful 24V brushless high-torque motor and noise reduction technology, ANSGEC massage gun runs very quietly below 40DB. The ergonomic single-hand grip with rubber non-slip coating, minimizes external vibrations, no wobble at the handle.Battery life - a couple of massage guns on our list have batteries which will keep going for eight hours; other massage guns will need charging more frequently