31/01/2024
Massage gun – what is it?
Is an electric massage device that has a huge range of applications: muscle activation, myofascial release, deep massage, relieving muscle stiffness and pain, reducing scar tissue, reducing tension.
Massagers are usually equipped with a quiet brushless motor, a durable battery and a head with an appropriate massage tip at the end. Additionally, vibration guns have several speed levels, so can easily adjust the intensity of the massage.
Massage gun and its operation
This type of device relaxes muscles well through the receptor vibration effect and improves their blood supply thanks to the kinetic energy created by the massager head. Moreover, it has a positive effect on improving the functionality of soft tissues and fascia. The massage gun will therefore cope perfectly with muscle soreness, tension, pain and stiffness. In addition, massage performed with it can be relaxing and calming, which will have a positive impact on your overall well-being. Achieving such effects is definitely made easier by using appropriate massage tips that are adapted to different parts of the body.
Who should use it?
The massage gun can be used by physiotherapists/ massage therapist and people who consciously care about their health.
The device is perfect before training, warming up the muscles, or right after, supporting their regeneration.
Office workers who spend most of their time in front of a computer, professional drivers and people with sedentary jobs will also appreciate the beneficial effects of the vibration massager.
It will bring relief to tense neck, shoulder and back muscles.
However, that not everyone will be able to afford to use a massage gun.
If you are pregnant, have diabetes, have a pacemaker, have chronic migraines or have metal elements in your body, such as plaques or rods, you should consult a doctor.
It will determine whether the massage gun will not cause harm and whether its use will be safe.
Will a massage gun replace a professional massage?
It can be admitted that vibration massagers definitely make life easier. They are multifunctional and effective, and therefore provide many benefits. A massage gun is certainly useful and helps temporarily in various types of pain, but it cannot replace professional massage and the work of human hands.
That’s why in my work I decided to combine classic massage (performed by me) with a massage gun 🙂
