Massage Guns

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

Anyone here use massage guns to help with recovery? Been thinking about getting one for a while, not sure if I need to buy a nice one or if the middle price range ones are fine.

 

[elkguide]

I have both a Chinese knock off and a Hypervolt. The Chinese one works fairly well. It's definitely noisier. I find myself using the more expensive Hypervolt most times.
I'm a bicycle rider and use it regularly to loosen up after most every day a ride and it definitely helps.

 

[jlw0142]

Yeah, I love mine. Wouldn't get a total knockoff but I don't think you have to spend a fortune on it. Just go middle-of-the-road in my opinion.

 

[PredatoronthePrairie]

Have a theragun elite.

I am prone to pinched nerves in the neck/spine. With cramping and tightness. Would go to chiro about every other month. At 30 a pop, been able to stop going. So it has paid for about half of itself already.

Works great to pre warm the leg muscles prior to a run.

Would say it helps. But not a world beater.

 

[MIbowhunter4954]

I cheaped out. It's okay, but it stalls out if you press too hard.

I'd like to invest in one I can really "give it hell".

If they come out with one I can use on my back, I'll hand them a blank check.

 

[Sccritterkiller]

Hypervolt Go 2

The Hypervolt Go 2 by Hyperice is the ultimate portable percussion massager to help loosen muscle knots and provide instant relief on the go or at home. With a lightweight, versatile, and sleek design, it’s more than an ordinary massage gun.

hyperice.com

We have 2 of these in our house, actually the older model the 1 for at least a year maybe 2. Great product for the price.

They all work the cheaper ones are just louder, don't stay charged as long.

 

[Red Letters]

I’ve seen them being used in MLB dugouts by players, I’m not sure what brand they use but the fact they they use them tells me they work.

 

[Sccritterkiller]

I cheaped out. It's okay, but it stalls out if you press too hard.

I'd like to invest in one I can really "give it hell".

If they come out with one I can use on my back, I'll hand them a blank check.

I find a foam roller works better for my back. Triggerpoint makes a good one.

 

[sodaksooner]

We have a Theragun. They are awesome. I don't use as much as I should but any time i am dealing with excess soreness and use it, it really helps.

 

[Superdoo]

I've had this one for a year or more. Works fine and is quiet.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QJNVP6F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I got one on Amazon prime day for like 75% off. It mostly just sits on the coffee table or I use it to mess with my dogs.

While it feels ok to get a massage with it, I don’t think it did anything special.

 

[Rick]

I use the Theragun all the time. They had a significant veteran discount when I purchased.

 

[lamarclark09]

Well, I think getting a really cheap one will be a waste as it might not work in the long run. But then again also don’t spend too much of a fortune on it. Go for a middle-range one that you can afford easily.

 

[rclouse79]

My wife hurt her neck and bought this. After using it I figured it must have cost a fortune and was surprised it was under $100. Who knows how long it will last, but it seems to be doing a good job so far.

 

[htlt_surfboards]

Ive had this one for 2 years that cost $99. Zero problems with it. Good battery life, just as quiet and effective as a friend of mines whose was much more expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084Z3MVJK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Blacktocomm]

I also got a "sportneer" massage gun. Use it once or twice a week and it was very quiet in comparison to my friends Theragun.

It is starting to get loose in the head attachment to the gun - so with medium use over 2ish years it seems it doesn't hold up as well as other options - but it is super quiet and I am not seeing other people have that issue so it could be worth the money.

 

[JStol5]

Theragun gas an “open box special” section on their website. I bought a mini for 1/2 off. Great find. I use it daily to help relieve tension/tightness in my neck, shoulders, and hips.

 

[sbaker0029]

I was indifferent about them until I got a crick in my neck while staying with my inlaws last year. They had a theragun and it worked the tight muscles out in no time.
They got me one for my birthday last year. I use it often and it's great. My wife has been training for a half marathon and steals if from my cabinet often.

Highly recommend the Theragun

Edit: I've got the mini and it's plenty strong and not near as expensive.

 

[Highhuntin]

Had a cheaper one and it lasted about 2 years, got a theragun about 6 months ago, it feels much better seems to get deeper into the muscle.

 

[sconnieVLP]

I have a Theragun and use it constantly. Got it as a gift for my birthday last year and was a little skeptical of it, but it really works well.

Where I’ve noticed the biggest difference is when I use it as part of my warmup, particularly on the days I deadlift or squat. My body is beat up enough now that I can’t get away with the “warmups” I used to do. The Theragun has made a huge difference in being prepared for those major lifts using large muscle groups.

Much easier to target small areas around hip pockets that I’ve had issues with and it’s made a noticeable difference when I put weight on my back.