Frequently Asked Questions About Massage Guns

Are massage guns worth buying?

Massage guns can be beneficial to anyone, athletes and regular people, who are looking for a way to reduce pain and feel more mobile. They even help for aches that come from sources beyond working out, such as stiffness you might feel after sitting or standing at work all day.

Can I use massage gun everyday?

You can use a massage gun every day, safely, although the benefits can diminish if used too frequently. The best thing to do is to rotate days. For example, you may use a foam roller one day, and your massage gun the next day.

Do massage guns work for knots?

Yes, a massage gun can help to work out knots in one particular area before you workout. After an active warmup for 10 or 15 minutes you can run the massage gun over any area that still feels tight for 10 seconds or so, two to three times, to help loosen it out.

Can a massage gun get rid of cellulite?

Not as far as we know. Your massage gun will probably not be able to break up areas of cellulite you would like to remove; there is no research to support this yet, nor does it make sense for your body to respond to percussive therapy in this way.

When should you use a massage gun?

You can use a massage gun whenever you want to relieve muscle tension, but it's most commonly used before and after workouts. For warming up, using a massage gun can reduce soreness or stiffness from workouts from the day or days prior and activate muscles before a training session.

Can a massage gun help with sciatica?

Percussive or vibrational therapy using a massage gun can help improve blood flow into the myofascial tissues and reduce inflammation. This in turn may effectively relieve the sciatica pain but if you are in a lot of pain it would be recommended to see a physio before doing anything yourself.

Is a massage gun good for plantar fasciitis?

A massage gun with a high amplitude is suitable for a deep tissue massage – which is most likely to be effective for treating plantar fasciitis. Use the gun to massage out your calf muscles. Often times plantar fasciitis is due to tight calf muscles.

Is a massage gun better than a regular massage?

There are Pros and Cons to a Massage Gun. Massage guns are usually more affordable than traditional massage services, and they can be used at home or even in office settings because they are highly portable. They can help to improve blood circulation and reduce onset muscle soreness and tension, and are also helpful in stress and pain relief. However, it’s hard to beat a proper massage by a therapist. It’s suggested that a massage gun can be used on the go between seeing a proper massage therapist and while travelling etc but it’s still worth getting a proper massage every now and again.