Massage Gun?

Anybody using them massage guns?  Seems to be a lot a lower priced ones around $100 more or less now online.  Curious about the quality.

I have seen many pro strength athlete use it so I think it will definitely help with recovery but it seems that there is a lot of technical know how before it can be beneficial...

Edited by JohnnyChop - 10/27/2019 at 12:26am

I have a Theragun. I don't know how much it aids with "recovery" but I use it a lot for flexibility and also it's good to take the tension out of my shoulders.
Just a piece of advice, rather than buy one, it's quite easy to make one at home using a jigsaw if you can (so try google), though - as far as I know - handmade guns are usually louder than commercial ones. 

I was once a licensed massage therapist and already owned quite a few massage guns. The bob and brad is pro the best (and a fraction of the cost). I've had the theragun, hypervolt, kraft, etc.  I held off on buying these when they first became a thing because I didn't think it was that useful and boy was I wrong. The percussive therapy increases blood flow to the area, improves range of motion, gets rid of lactic acid build up in the site, and essentially aids in overriding pain signals to the brain.  


Edited by avacarter - 03/09/2021 at 8:24am

I have a cheap massage gun, that has now been discounted by over 50% [by Amazon] - its around $60 USD now.

It's worked wonders for me, and plenty of other young men [20's/early 30's] have asked to borrow it from time to time, and been very happy with the results -> Buy their own. 

Very good to aid recovery during or post workout, as well as injury prevention [I always massage all my leg muscles, front and back, as well as the YT guide regarding massage for helping with tennis elbow - I'm young and have never had it, but see all the older players with it so am using it prophylactically].

After a session I always massage, and I feel a lot better after / wake up with less aches. I've seen countless pro athletes use them / have physio's use it on the athlete as well [UFC is big on them].

In a tournament, they are very useful for removing some fatigue from your legs, in a few minutes. By some I mean a good 20-40%, which makes a huge difference in playing level. It's like having caffeine and taking a shower in how refreshed you are.

Edited by Basquests - 02/23/2021 at 10:18am

Thanks for the information. It helps. 

I have been using a massage gun for a while now and I have to say, it's been a game-changer for my muscle recovery. I've noticed a significant difference in the way my muscles feel after a workout.
As for other muscle recovery tools, I also love using a foam roller and a lacrosse ball to work out knots and tension. Also, I highly recommend trying out luxury erotic massage in London, it's a great way to relax and unwind after a workout. It's an amazing way to release tension and stress, and it can also help with muscle recovery. It's a great way to pamper yourself and give your body the care it deserves.

Edited by FyrruPuff - 01/25/2023 at 5:26am