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What Does a Massage Gun Do?

Updated: Aug 15, 2023


Massage gun used on neck

The growing popularity of massage guns and the ease of using them at home, the office, or gym has helped change the recovery process.


Massage guns have transformed self-massage therapy by making muscle care therapy accessible to all.


What does a massage gun do so that people rave about its valuable benefits? Are massage guns worth it? Read along to discover the details.


What is a Massage Gun?


A massage gun is a handy massaging tool for giving yourself deep tissue massage therapy. They are also known as percussion massage treatment guns since they use vibration therapy to relax and loosen tight muscles.


What does a Massage Gun do?


Here is what a percussion massager does when you turn it on and place it on your muscles:

  • When you turn on the massage gun, the head attachment vibrates at the set speed and frequency.

  • The head attachment hits the muscles with quick percussion or vibrating motion.

  • The quick forward and backward movement releases tension in the sore muscle area. It also releases fluid buildups in the muscles that have made them stiff.

  • As a result, the blood flow increases to the muscles helping the body recover and strengthen the muscles.


Massage gun used on thigh

Benefits of a Massage Gun

The benefits of percussion massagers make them a worthwhile investment for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and others who perform regular physical activity. The following are the most compelling benefits explaining what a massage gun does.

  • Improves Healing Process

  • Improves Blood Circulation

  • Prevents Muscle Injury

  • Improves Range of Motion

  • Reduce Soreness and Stiffness



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