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If you’re a serious athlete wanting a powerful machine, note the amplitude — the higher the number, measured in millimetres, the more deeply the massage gun can hit. Look for one with a choice of low, medium and high speed settings, too. These are usually measured in rpm or ppm, which stands for revolutions or percussions per minute. Vibration from massage guns increases blood flow to the painful area, according to Julie Sherry, PT, DPT, a physical therapist with UW Health in Verona, Wis. This increase in blood flow can flush out metabolites like lactic acid and calcium, which cause muscle contractions and pain after exercise, says Shashank Davé, DO, a physiatrist at Indiana University Health and an associate professor of clinical physical medicine and rehabilitation at IU School of Medicine. So percussive massage, including massage guns, could help sore muscles recover faster.

Sams, L., et al. (2023). The effect of percussive therapy on musculoskeletal performance and experiences of pain: A systematic literature review. The HoMedics Physio Pro massage gun is unique in the fact it has heating and cooling heads. The heating head reaches 47C in less than two minutes which is perfect for soothing sore muscles. The cool gel head works best straight out of a freezer. Its soft, cooling action is best for shins and the hip flexors, for a post-workout cool down. The best part about this mini massage gun is that the size doesn’t mean compromising on speed. Though smaller than my iPhone, the Myti can still reach 3,000 PPM on its highest setting, the top one of four. It’s also quiet, at only 55db at top speed, and lasts for up to three hours on a single USB-C charge. To narrow down the best massage guns, we tested 32 devices over 840 hours in the Verywell Testing Lab and continue to test each massage gun at home as part of our regular recovery routines. During the testing process, we evaluate each one for the following six key attributes:Most overuse injuries, like plantar fasciitis or runner’s knee or Achilles tendinitis, because the issue with the tissue is usually just overload, and neurological inhibition isn’t a factor The Power Plate Mini+ ranks highly in our best massage gun list thanks to its sheer convenience. It's one of the smallest guns we've tested, but its highest power settings still deliver a powerful massage that'll really help loosen tense muscles.

Best for those who travel often or want the convenience of a massage gun that fits in their gym bag. 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. We love that this massage gun effectively reaches specific trigger points and particularly sore spots. It's quieter than Opove's previous model, the M3 Pro, formerly our best overall massage gun. It's also more compact and easier to maneuver than its predecessor, making the Apex an easy choice for our best overall spot. As fans of deep tissue massage, we also love that the device comes with multiple smaller attachments for more intense kneading. Although this massage gun has a hefty stall force of 50 pounds, it's still quite lightweight, only weighing 2.3 pounds. Ritzmann, R., et al. (2018). Vibration therapy in patients with cerebral palsy: A systematic review. Athletes on a budget looking for more intense massage gun therapy and people who want and can tolerate deep tissue massage.Vibrating massage chairs and tools, especially the “ massage gun” devices that have exploded in popularity in the last few years. (Massage guns used to mainly be called “thumpers,” but that term seems passé now. The “gun” thing has just taken over, probably thanks mostly to the dominant brand, Theragun.)

You can use a massage gun whenever you’re looking to relieve some muscle tension, but it may be especially beneficial to use after a workout to promote recovery with reduced muscle soreness,” says Leada Malek, DPT, SCS, a sports physical therapist in San Francisco who’s board-certified through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists. Small Home Appliances Home & Kitchen All Small Home Appliances Vacuums Air Conditioners Space Heaters HumidifiersErgonomics: Look for a gun that easily allows you to reach the areas you want to massage, Gangstad suggests, so you don’t have to contort your body. In our evaluations, we found that devices with a triangle or partial triangle-shaped grip tend to perform best in measures of ergonomics, says Paul Ritchey, DrPH, a human factors and ergonomics specialist in CR’s Consumer Experience and Usability Research program. To make sure you actually like using the gun, Davé recommends venturing to a walk-in store where you can hold the massager in your hands. Tennis elbow, because, like frozen shoulder, it’s got a split personality: there are cases that are dominated by tendinitis, and there are cases dominated by muscle pain.