According to a 2020 study, percussive therapy can increase range of motion without hampering muscle power. As a result, the researchers recommend using percussive therapy before physical activity to increase flexibility without sacrificing performance. However, the study only included 16 people, all of whom were male. Float the device across areas in need of treatment, gradually applying light to moderate pressure as needed. The company lists a wide range of health conditions that are not compatible with the Theragun, including deep vein thrombosis, severe cardiac, kidney, and liver disease, scoliosis, and uncontrolled hypertension, among others. How often should I use the Theragun? In a 2014 study, researchers found percussive therapy and deep massage to be equally effective in preventing delayed onset muscle soreness. They also found preliminary evidence that percussive therapy can reduce pain and help lessen the amount of lactate dehydrogenase buildup in the muscles following a workout. However, this study only involved 45 people, all of whom were female. Additional research is necessary to confirm its effectiveness across a larger population.

Our expert said it was a cinch to use, with one responsive control button that was easy to reach mid-massage for cycling through the speeds. The lights help show which setting you’re on and will signal when it’s almost out of juice, ensuring you never have to skip a post-workout pummel. How effective a Theragun is will depend on the needs of each individual. Small research studies suggest that percussive therapy can increase a person’s range of motion, prevent muscle soreness, and reduce pain. However, larger studies are necessary to confirm this, and Theragun products can be expensive. A person may find it helpful to ask a doctor for advice on whether percussive therapy may benefit them. Can the Theragun cause injury? Theragun Percussive Therapy has a variety of benefits, helping to prevent body aches and pains, greatly reducing muscle tension in seconds, boosting mobility and range of motion, and increasing blood flow to the area to reduce soreness, tightness and pain,’ explains Dr Jason Wersland, chiropractor and Therabody founder. ‘It can also assist with accelerating the repair and growth of tissues.’ How Do I Use a Massage Gun? The LED light of the Multi-Device Wireless Charger will light up when properly connected. The PRO and Elite are fully charged when the battery icon on the device’s OLED screen is full. The PRO and Elite can remain on the Multi-Device Wireless Charger even when fully charged.

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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. It's the definition of simple. Just point the gun at your fleshy target – around an inch away from your skin over whichever muscle you’re trying to loosen or warm up – and hit the trigger for instant relief. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights. You may have additional rights, which may vary from state to state. Because of individual state regulations, some of the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. When holding the PRO or Elite by the top handle, attachment away from you, place the left side of the device on the plate of the Multi-Device Wireless Charger, following the shape on the top surface. The Theragun is a handheld percussive therapy device. The idea is to deliver concentrated force to a muscle to help reduce pain and increase the range of motion. The company claims that it can provide deeper muscle therapy than traditional hand or foam rollers.

They were judged on how easy they were to control, the impact they had on sore muscles, their ability to move across skin and muscle smoothly, and the effectiveness of any interchangeable massage heads included. The design (how ergonomic the handle was), portability and any other innovative features were also taken into consideration when deciding the final hierarchy. Our winning massage guns boast the Men's Health Lab Approved logo below. The Multi-Device Wireless Charger is compatible with PRO, Elite, and Wave Roller™. Only ONE device can be charged at a time. The Multi-Device Wireless Charger is NOT intended for use with mobile phones, tablets, or any devices other than the ones described here and doing so may result in damage. Charging your PRO or Elite