BONDIR R2 PRO Massage Gun - Articulating Deep Tissue Back Massager with Extension Handle and 7X Heads Including Heated Attachment

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The problem with this design is that there's no way of knowing when it's time to recharge the massage gun. If you're looking for a small yet powerful massage gun that's portable, the Theragun Mini is a good choice. Using a massage gun can also facilitate lymphatic drainage. The lymphatic system is the ductwork within the body that flushes out the “junk” in the body. From toxins to cell waste, everything is disposed of through the lymphatic system. Using a massage gun during pregnancy can help to reduce stress levels. Stress can have a negative impact on both the mother and the developing baby. Massage can help to reduce stress by promoting relaxation. If you ‘re looking for a way to get relief from your sci atic a pain , here ‘s how to use a massage gun for sci atic a . The build quality is fairly exceptional and feels comfortable in your hand. It also weighs just under two pounds, so it’s fairly convenient to hold and potentially even travel with.

It may be the size of a small water bottle, but it’s brimming with impressive features. You get five interchangeable heads (most mini massagers come with just one or two) and there are five speed settings to flit between, giving you a whopping 25 massage combos to try. If you need some guidance, there’s a handy user manual, which provides step-by-step routines for warm-up, mobility and recovery. According to our tester, these were genuinely useful. 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. In addition to the massage gun, drink lots of water. When you exercise, toxins and lactic acid are circulating in the blood. To flush your body of those contaminants, water is the primary transporter.

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You get three different attachments (the first gen only offers one) – a standard ball, a dampener for bony areas and a thumb to target trigger points – for a more personalised massaging experience and it connects to the Therabody App via Bluetooth so you can access an extensive library of wellness routines. There are a few things to keep in mind when using a massage gun during pregnancy. First, make sure to use a massage gun that is specifically designed for pregnancy. Second, avoid using the massage gun on the abdomen. Third, start with a lower setting and gradually increase the intensity as needed.

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?

Pros: One of the quietest massage guns around | Unique appearance | Incredible six-hour battery life Certain medical conditions may also make massage guns unsafe to use in particular areas. For example, Sherry says people with low bone density should proceed with caution. Davé adds that it’s crucial to avoid using a massage gun near surgical wounds, in areas with deep-vein thrombosis (often indicated by swelling, pain, and warmth), or near a pacemaker or any other type of implanted hardware. Pregnant people should also avoid using massage guns, Davé advises. And they should never be used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, stress fractures, or acute inflammation. Muscle Re-Activation- 15 Seconds: Mid-workout and feeling a little tired? Muscles starting to fatigue or spasm? Give them a little boost with another 15 second session. Updated November 2023: We've added the three newest Theragun devices, the Pro Plus, Sense, and Relief. We've also removed other options that are no longer available and updated prices throughout. Vibration from massage guns increases blood flow to the painful area, according to Julie Sherry, PT, DPT, a physical therapist with UW Health in Verona, Wis. This increase in blood flow can flush out metabolites like lactic acid and calcium, which cause muscle contractions and pain after exercise, says Shashank Davé, DO, a physiatrist at Indiana University Health and an associate professor of clinical physical medicine and rehabilitation at IU School of Medicine. So percussive massage, including massage guns, could help sore muscles recover faster.

This massage gun has three speeds ranging from 1,750 to 2,400 percussions per minute. It has 12 mm of amplitude, which is deep for a mini massage gun. By comparison, the Bantam massage gun only has 10 mm of amplitude. After an intense workout, your fatigued muscles are probably spent. Utilizing a massage gun immediately after a workout, can aid your recovery. Not just that, using a massage gun is leaps and bounds easier to utilize than a foam roller .When you're browsing the best massage guns, ideally your purchasing priorities should centre on noise control, battery life and quality. I like the breathwork feature that walks you through deep breathing via the LCD screen, paired with a heart rate sensor. This is also on the Theragun Sense device, below, if you don't need all the other features here. Compared to the 6th-gen Pro, you get a better carrying case, but lose the rotating arm. If you prefer something more personalised, there are heaps of tutorials to choose from via the Therabody app. On-screen visuals show exactly where you need to massage, which motions to use and how long for. And, if you link it up with Apple Health or Strava, it will even suggest massages based on your recent workouts. The Sonic has the most massage head attachments of all the massage guns on this list. However, it's on the bigger side so it's not suitable for traveling. An issue I had with the Sonic is that I had to set it at the highest setting to feel the power of the massage gun. This is less common with heavy-duty massage guns, like the Theragun, because you can feel the intensity at the lowest setting. Another aspect that could be improved is the design on the body of the gun. It's made up of plastic, which makes it appear less durable. Invest in a high-quality massage gun and you can use it before training to prime your muscles for a session, or post-workout to ward off any potential DOMS. It will help you recover faster, boost your circulation and lymphatic drainage, increase your flexibility and extend your range of motion – ultimately improving your performance across the board. Think of it as foam rolling turned up to eleven.

Stroke depth: Sherry suggests considering the stroke depth or “amplitude” of the massager. “A cheaper massager you can buy at the grocery store might plunge at 1/60th of the depth [of a high-end massager],” Sherry says. This percussion massager delivers powerful and soothing relief to sore muscles and tension. Whether you're an athlete recovering from workouts or simply dealing with everyday muscle discomfort, the BONDIR R2 has you covered.As we exercise and challenge our muscles, we cause breakdown within the muscle fibers, which in turn stimulates muscle growth and regrowth, hypertrophy (increased muscle size), and strength. Mechanical stimulation of a muscle [with a device like the Theragun] causes increased blood flow and the release of histamines to the stimulated area. What this does is allow the increased blood flow to decrease the inflammatory response, decrease muscle soreness, and break up knots in athletes' musculature." Plonksi has seen anecdotal evidence supporting the use of a Theragun-like device, and no apparent negative effects, but she recommends people always talk to a physician before trying a device. This device offers a lighter touch, so it’s better suited to less intense recovery sessions or general R&R in front of the telly. On that note, it was one of the quietest models we tried, scoring almost full marks in our noise tests. The downside to the newest Pro is that it's still the most expensive massage gun on this list. This may not be the best option for everyone since you can get a similar experience with a less expensive device. However, athletes and others who are physically active all day would benefit the most from this full-featured massage gun. Make sure to avoid running the machine over bones and joints, and if it hurts decrease the pressure. He recommends moving slowly across the muscle, around 1-2 inches per second. How We Test Massage Guns Only 3 speed settings -It starts pretty fast. It maybe easier to start at a slower speed to get used to it.