massage gun

massage gun, a handheld device used for percussive therapy, which applies rapid bursts of pressure to muscle tissue. It is used to relieve muscle tension, reduce inflammation, and improve recovery after workouts. 

Helpful information:

• Percussive Therapy: Delivers rapid, repetitive pressure and vibration to massage soft tissue. 

• Benefits: Warms up muscles, increases flexibility, eases muscle tension, and promotes recovery. 

• Usage: Use before or after workouts, starting with lower settings and light pressure, increasing progressively. 

• Avoid: Using on injuries, sensitive areas, or bony areas. 

• Features to consider: Speed, weight, noise, and battery life. 

• Customization: Many devices come with different attachments for varied muscle sizes and needs. 

• Amplitude: Measures how far the device's shaft moves. 

• Percussions per minute (ppm): The rate at which the device drums into the body. 

• Stall force: Indicates the amount of pressure that can be applied before the motor stops.