
This massage gun was very effective at reaching specific trigger points and particularly sore spots. We gave this massage gun a perfect score for effectiveness, comfort, ease of use, and value, which is why it was an easy choice for our best overall spot.

Lowest setting may not be gentle enough for some
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We also had a board-certified physical therapist from our Review Board review the contents of this article for medical accuracy surrounding self-massage tools, and how to use and evaluate massage guns We evaluated each massage gun for its effectiveness, comfort, ease of use, stall force, portability, and value. Our testers, who all have varied experience with exercise and massage gun use, used the massage guns pre- and post-workout on multiple muscle groups, including the glutes, hamstrings, upper back, and more, any time they felt sore. Monica Saliu, and at home for several weeks, for more than 840 hours of testing. To find the best massage guns on the market, we tested 32 massage guns both in the Verywell Testing Lab under the supervision of physical therapist Dr. You only want to use it on parts of your body that have some "cushion," including large muscle groups like the glutes, calves, and quads. Theresa Marko, a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist. When using a massage gun, you should never use it directly on bones or tendons, says Dr. When choosing a massage gun, take into consideration your personal noise tolerance, the device's stall force-which is how much pressure you can apply before it shuts off-the gun's weight and shape, and customizing options such as multiple speed selections and head attachments for hitting different muscle groups, so you're receiving targeted benefits.

They target muscles with rapid-fire pulses, aiming to provide the benefits of massage therapy from the comfort of your home.

Massage guns can be helpful tools for relieving sore muscles and preventing soreness when used before and after workouts.
