{"id":503,"date":"2022-08-19T13:06:53","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T13:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatxp.com\/blog\/?p=503"},"modified":"2022-10-07T08:57:58","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T08:57:58","slug":"do-massage-guns-really-work-know-all-about-massage-guns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatxp.com\/blog\/do-massage-guns-really-work-know-all-about-massage-guns\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Massage Guns Really Work? Know All About Massage Guns"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are massage guns?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Massage guns<\/a>, popularly known as vibration therapy or percursive therapy, are one of the popular tools in the fitness industry nowadays.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Working professionals, travelers, athletes, etc., use this to relax and eliminate muscle soreness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Due to intense physical activity, workouts, or even sitting for long hours, pain arises in different muscles of our body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pain arises for several reasons: micro muscle tear and accumulation of the metabolites, and lymphatic drainage in muscles are the primary reasons for muscle soreness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Traditionally, people used to go to massage therapists for massage sessions which relieved their muscular soreness, but nowadays, technology has made everything smooth. With the application of electric massagers or massage guns, one can have a massaging session whenever and wherever one wants.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Massage guns are highly effective for relaxing and relieving muscular soreness, as deep and quick percussion boost blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, thus increasing the flexibility and movability of the muscles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, massage guns are also popular among working professionals who have a sitting job for around 9 hours or more. Massage guns relieve back pain and instantly recharge them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Researchers have observed that 60 minutes of a massage gun session after a workout or physical activity eliminates muscle soreness.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

How do Massage Guns work?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Massage guns<\/a> are very effective as they activate the blood flow in our body. Due to improved blood flow, more nutrients are easily transported to cells, and lactic acid gets removed. Removal of lactic acid is vital in relieving pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Massage guns help improve circulation and dissolve lactic acid, thus instantly providing relief from pain.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to effectively use Massage guns?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Whenever you use a massage gun, always keep the following points in mind:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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    Select the right attachment<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Massage guns come with different head attachments, for example – round, flat, bullet, etc. These head attachments offer additional precision and stiffness, which help you to use a massager according to your need. For instance, a round head is used for large muscle groups; a bullet head is used for joints; a flat head is used for most body parts, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Switch it on before you apply it to the body<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Before you apply a massager to your body, it is essential to set the speed as per your requirement and test it on your palm. Massagers come with different modes; you can adjust the mode before you apply.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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        Massage gently<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        It is important to note that pressure must be adequate and never apply overpressure as it can hurt you. Instead, apply it for 15 seconds on a particular area and keep it moving all over the body. Using more pressure on a specific spot of muscle can cause muscular injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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          Duration of massage\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          The massage lasts 15 minutes; overusing the massager can cause muscle injuries. Furthermore, if a massager is held on a particular spot for more than 2 minutes or pressed too hard onto the skin, it can make soreness more severe and aggravate the injury. Therefore, it is advisable to use massage for a maximum of 15 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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