This popped up in my feed and I've been using a massage gun for about a year, so I thought I'd leave a comment. I'm an active runner and tennis player. When I first started using the massager, it was instantly game-changing because I was able to find and work out tons of knots in my legs and lower back. Since then, I use it more in "maintenance mode" when I have those sore areas developing, and I also use it to promote circulation to warm up before exercise or recover afterwards. So if you have muscle knots it can make a very quick, large improvement and otherwise it's helpful but doesn't provide any major changes or relief. Overall still very worthwhile and I use it regularly even after a year.
I used one and it solved my painful tendonitis. I strongly disagree with your statement that it does not provide any major changes. Your experience does not speak for everyone
For someone who lifts weights most of the weeks I can say these are fantastic for relieving and reducing DOMS. Feels just fantastic. Apparently its the equivalent to 3 DT massages. You can reach most of your body yourself, and unlike a massage you can target exactly where it hurts with the intensity you want. Its not going to replace physicals therapists but it certainly allows more access to the benefits
Not sure where you have got the comparison to 3 deep tissue massages from but I feel that is highly unlikely. What I would say in regards to DOMS is that it’s main function is to change sensation and reduce nociceptive input from DOMS (reduce pain), but the massage gun is highly unlikely to give circulatory benefits of massage. They can also good for pre-workout as it activates the sympathetic nervous system so would be good in a warm up routine.
Hit the gym a couple of times every week (not just most weeks), and your days of worrying about DOMS will be but a distant memory. Well, maybe you'll still get a little DOMS occasionally when your training changes dramatically, but nothing worth mentioning.
I swear by the HyperX gun. My daughter had guillen barre syndrome and left her to deal with pain everyday of her life in the legs. I was spending over 350 a month on massager . Now she uses that and she is skiing and moving around and it has saved me so much money. I swear by the massage gun. dont go cheap. If you live with daily pain you need this.
One of my patients has a chronic SI jt sprain and the theragun with stabilization exercises are the key to maintaining his relief. Jt mob was provocative and this technique works well. I have tapered him to once monthly tx or post-exacerbation care.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! You made me laugh so I did subscribe. Thanks for sharing this. I did purchase a massage gun and it was the BEST thing I ever did. I had issues with my left knee and paid $3500 for therapy. Therapy was good and I enjoyed it but my knee was still having issues. On Christmas morning, I took my Massage gun and push against the top of my knee (closer to my thigh area), and would you believe me my knee feels great! I am still scared to run or put pressure on my knee. I am moving faster and walking better than ever. I LOVE MY Massage Gun.
The massage gun does really work well for me! I had a really bad knee injury last month and went to doctors after doctors they just wanted to do a surgery or just give me pain pills 💊 The massage gun is a life saver for me I started using it now for a week now I can move my leg again and walk again I was In so much pain with my leg I couldn’t walk or stand on it until I started using the massage gun every day this week!! There’s so many RUclipsrs make false videos making it sound like the massage gun is bad to use they’re so wrong 💊🙈😎🤘🤔
I was initially going to purchase theragun. I’m the type of person that researches, reads reviews, and watch videos for the products that I purchase. I took the leap and purchased the bob and brad. I’m glad I did. Compact and powerful.
From Amazon, Therabody gun is so much more powerful than Bob and brads I use both I take job and Brad in my purse and theraguns for double gunning fully body experience. That’s incredible. Or really deep pin points. Theragun slays in some ways
I have used one today for the first time. I have done ALOT of pressing over the years with uneven shoulders - both shoulders have tight front deltoids - shortened and no doubt not as healthy as they should be. I have slowed down and worked alot more on them but THIS gun really got into the tight tissue and yes it's quite sore but this to me is good news. I need to interrupt and aggrivate old tissues to get blood flow and repair. I would warn anyone not to lift after using one. Post recovery and with heavy use maybe a day off after
"More and more, but make sure you not hurt yourself..." This is basically me. I kept massaging my stomach (foot reflexology) to the point that it's actually so beaten and bruised up, it hurts when I walk but I still put it up on a massager massaging the same bruised point...
Well bob and brad described all these heads in their videos you tried all heads at one place they also discussed about do n donts of this gun its really helpful for my dad in arthritis pain n blood circulation issues covered via massage. You should update a series like them will be good comparative study having opinion of different professionals
Very helpful. Thanks. Do you have any knowledge or experience with the fascia tightening with Fibromyalgia? I want to find out if a series of manual therapy can remove tight fascia from this problem? Or if its more likely to need a life long support of fascial release? Thanks!
I literally just subscribed to the channel because of the glasses you put when you said I've shot a real gun before haha too funny. But dope video thanks for the review!
I agree with the side sleeping comment. If you sleep on your side with your arm stretched out to the front of you, you are overstretched your rotator cuff, rear dealt, and essentially all of those back muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint. You may also want to try strengthening your back muscles and stretching out your chest. I think these things may really help you!
Sure it is a great tool self help is out of the question with upper back. You would apply the principles I say regarding the direction of the gun and will need someone to help like a partner, friend, or spouse. Good luck
I have a question when I have upper back (starting from neck to shoulder and down) spasm. At home, is it good to use infrared heat pad or gun massager?
I just bought one of those massage guns for a weird pain I was having in my right shoulder and arm. Actually, the deep ache was worse when in bed. During the day, I didn't notice it so much. But now I've added using the massager to my neck/throat area to try and stimulate my thyroid gland. I'm a 78 year old male and about 30 lbs heavier than when in high school. Perhaps running away from the dinosaurs kept me thin back then. But diet and exercise haven't produced any permanent weight loss now so I figured as long as I have the massager I might as well give it a try. I'm on Day 1 now.
@@Steven-jf8hq Oh, back in my high school days (1958-1962) the land was filled with T-Rex's. You had to move fast. Some got gobbled up quick and some just got stepped on. For the past ten years, I've been competing in the Senior Games in the shotput and discus events. I guess that put too much stress on my old shoulder joint and rotator cuff muscles. The massage gun hasn't done much good for my shoulder or my thyroid. I was hoping, though.
@ツJamila I have dropped about 4 lbs but I think that is due more to my recent restricted size portions at meals. I just had another sonogram of my thyroid as a checkup from last year for the polyps they found. I haven't gotten the results back yet. I used to think that I may be insulin resistant but as I look at my blood test results, I have a normal glucose level. I believe my thyroid hormones were normal, too. I think that over time I just started eating larger portions. I know I do that with ice cream. A half-gallon used to last me a week. Then it was two half-gallons per week. I remember when I was young, a two egg omelet was "big". More recently, I've been eating three egg omelets. That's when I knew I had to stop eating like that and start eating like I did when I was young and active. Now, I try to eat only when I'm hungry. I've also started drinking a diluted apple cider vinegar/lemon juice drink all day. That helps stop the false hunger feelings. It's going to take awhile. I gradually stretched my stomach larger over time and that gives me a false sense of hunger. Now I have to let my stomach shrink back down so a normal size meal is "filling".
Hi I have a several questions? 1. How long time this massager continuously used for one man? (Frequency - 15 mins) 2. May use a set/cycle wise to use? 3. how many times this massager could used per day? 3. Could I use this massager every day routinely?. 4. Could cause any side effect for over time used?
I have a very strange question. I have severe muscle tension and last year was diagnosed with bilateral ureteral strictures and thickened bladder wall. When I use the gun on my gluteus and hips, I can feel “UTI” symptoms being reproduced in my body. Is this bad or do you think I could maybe have some weird muscle tension restriction in my abdomen that the gun is activating?
I want to get one of these guns but my pain points are all in my upper back, shoulders and neck. All due to sitting at a desk for 30 years. I don’t know how a person would use this device on themselves when dealing with the regions that I need to address.
@@Spicyypizzaa Hi, we ended up purchasing a massage gun and we love it. True enough assistance is required with her to reach places however it turns out I’m a bit of a contortionist so I can reach quite a bit on my own 😁
I baught both ached away pro n regular i do mma treadmil cycling n high rep weight training n the regular one when sore feels okay the pro feels strong some point but i think that is a good thing wut u think?? Thanks 4 vid
I just purchased a cheaper one to try it out since I am trying to assist with muscle repair. I'm hoping to get rid of the build up the lactic acid buildup with the muscle. But, since with this COVID-19 with the different mutations within the S protein, I am unable to actually go see a massage therapist. So, I'm hoping this will assist with the recovery.
I stopped getting shin splint type issues and knee pain after I stopped landing on my heel, Harvard’s human running biomechanics website has some guidance around the benefits of mid-foot striking patterns. I had to go to flat shoes, not wedge shaped running shoes, which let me run 15 to 20 miles at a time without any discomfort, compared to pain after just a few miles all growing up in regular or pronation controlling running shoes.
This popped up in my feed and I've been using a massage gun for about a year, so I thought I'd leave a comment. I'm an active runner and tennis player. When I first started using the massager, it was instantly game-changing because I was able to find and work out tons of knots in my legs and lower back. Since then, I use it more in "maintenance mode" when I have those sore areas developing, and I also use it to promote circulation to warm up before exercise or recover afterwards. So if you have muscle knots it can make a very quick, large improvement and otherwise it's helpful but doesn't provide any major changes or relief. Overall still very worthwhile and I use it regularly even after a year.
I used one and it solved my painful tendonitis. I strongly disagree with your statement that it does not provide any major changes. Your experience does not speak for everyone
@@GreenRackham
The same applies for you!
Witch brand to you use?
@@totukimou lol
@@GreenRackham has it cured it completely? What tendonitis was it?
For someone who lifts weights most of the weeks I can say these are fantastic for relieving and reducing DOMS. Feels just fantastic. Apparently its the equivalent to 3 DT massages. You can reach most of your body yourself, and unlike a massage you can target exactly where it hurts with the intensity you want. Its not going to replace physicals therapists but it certainly allows more access to the benefits
Not sure where you have got the comparison to 3 deep tissue massages from but I feel that is highly unlikely. What I would say in regards to DOMS is that it’s main function is to change sensation and reduce nociceptive input from DOMS (reduce pain), but the massage gun is highly unlikely to give circulatory benefits of massage. They can also good for pre-workout as it activates the sympathetic nervous system so would be good in a warm up routine.
DOMS is killing me this past 48 hours. So bad
Hit the gym a couple of times every week (not just most weeks), and your days of worrying about DOMS will be but a distant memory. Well, maybe you'll still get a little DOMS occasionally when your training changes dramatically, but nothing worth mentioning.
dt as in deep tissue ?
You are a really funny dude. It like letting people see what goes on in head comedy wise. Love your work
We are glas you like it. We hope to bring more entertaining and informatove videos
@@RehabRevive berp
I swear by the HyperX gun. My daughter had guillen barre syndrome and left her to deal with pain everyday of her life in the legs. I was spending over 350 a month on massager . Now she uses that and she is skiing and moving around and it has saved me so much money. I swear by the massage gun. dont go cheap. If you live with daily pain you need this.
Awesome we will have to try that out at some point thanks for the feedback
Really? Have you found any benefits specifically?
Bos beli brng massas /urut pijat sy mau beli skrng , harga berape bos
Good advice
looove the cheesey editing 😂
We love it too
@@RehabRevive naruto lol
Very memeworthy stuff. Reminds me of a Saberspark video
One of my patients has a chronic SI jt sprain and the theragun with stabilization exercises are the key to maintaining his relief. Jt mob was provocative and this technique works well. I have tapered him to once monthly tx or post-exacerbation care.
I'm glad to hear that, I have the same issues, exacerbated by gait and over pronation
@@diouranke Me too! I'm here just because I have tight muscles generally... I had no idea it could help with my SI!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! You made me laugh so I did subscribe. Thanks for sharing this. I did purchase a massage gun and it was the BEST thing I ever did. I had issues with my left knee and paid $3500 for therapy. Therapy was good and I enjoyed it but my knee was still having issues. On Christmas morning, I took my Massage gun and push against the top of my knee (closer to my thigh area), and would you believe me my knee feels great! I am still scared to run or put pressure on my knee. I am moving faster and walking better than ever. I LOVE MY Massage Gun.
Ty
Watched a ton of different reviews tryna narrow down the choice. Ended up going for the Bob & Brad. Thank you for the great review.
How is it trying to buy one for my dad but don’t know which ones are good
Loved the Naruto - Sadness and Sorrow use at 4:28! Subtle but perfect :D
I loved your socks! Thank you for this review.
The massage gun does really work well for me! I had a really bad knee injury last month and went to doctors after doctors they just wanted to do a surgery or just give me pain pills 💊 The massage gun is a life saver for me I started using it now for a week now I can move my leg again and walk again I was In so much pain with my leg I couldn’t walk or stand on it until I started using the massage gun every day this week!! There’s so many RUclipsrs make false videos making it sound like the massage gun is bad to use they’re so wrong 💊🙈😎🤘🤔
I really love my recent message gun purchase. I use it every day.
Hi
I was initially going to purchase theragun. I’m the type of person that researches, reads reviews, and watch videos for the products that I purchase. I took the leap and purchased the bob and brad. I’m glad I did. Compact and powerful.
where from?
From Amazon, Therabody gun is so much more powerful than Bob and brads I use both
I take job and Brad in my purse and theraguns for double gunning fully body experience. That’s incredible. Or really deep pin points. Theragun slays in some ways
I love your humor! I honestly love my new gun. I use it on a low setting.
we dont need the details now…
@@gooch8121 😆 Not that one.
Would love to see some review and hands on though😝
@@Sorayaraqs lmao
Felt like good advice. Enjoyed the video, made me chuckle and was easy to understand.
Good work, doc.
Thx DC Thomas! Hopefully the DC stands for the DMV area!
Yoo the cartoon references!! 😂😂 I LOVE THIS GUY
Don't forget your towel -Towie
The massage gun you are using is probably the best in price/performance/quality, good service support too, mine is arriving...
Yes! We love our Ached Away!
Great video man keep it up
Someone give the video editor a raise
I can't think of anything else that device might be used for
Amazing massage device. Great review...and video editing.😀
Great editing and content
Thank you very much Dr, so interesting, thanks a lot
If my therapist is such a good looking and well verse in explaining like this guy.. OMG 😍😍😍
I didn't expect this editing lmao
😂was coming to get informed but had myself a laugh
great job …i’m just about to buy one and demo was very good thanks
Glad I could help you make a decision!
Good stuff bro. Keep it up. Liked the video
That thumb scene gave me many flashbacks lmao!!!
The ball head is awesome
I have used massage gun in the past. i love the fascia roller, lacrosse ball and foam roller better than the gun anyday!
Unbiased opinion ❤️
Awesome vid, I died when I saw that hit the shin ow lmaooooo
Yikes. Dr. Lin is staying paying for it
I have used one today for the first time. I have done ALOT of pressing over the years with uneven shoulders - both shoulders have tight front deltoids - shortened and no doubt not as healthy as they should be. I have slowed down and worked alot more on them but THIS gun really got into the tight tissue and yes it's quite sore but this to me is good news. I need to interrupt and aggrivate old tissues to get blood flow and repair. I would warn anyone not to lift after using one. Post recovery and with heavy use maybe a day off after
Glad you got the Achedaway gun.
"More and more, but make sure you not hurt yourself..."
This is basically me. I kept massaging my stomach (foot reflexology) to the point that it's actually so beaten and bruised up, it hurts when I walk but I still put it up on a massager massaging the same bruised point...
why
Well bob and brad described all these heads in their videos you tried all heads at one place they also discussed about do n donts of this gun its really helpful for my dad in arthritis pain n blood circulation issues covered via massage.
You should update a series like them will be good comparative study having opinion of different professionals
That’s what I use 🎉
Great vid
I always put blanket when I use it never on the skin
Very helpful. Thanks. Do you have any knowledge or experience with the fascia tightening with Fibromyalgia? I want to find out if a series of manual therapy can remove tight fascia from this problem? Or if its more likely to need a life long support of fascial release? Thanks!
Dr. Lin will be answering your question in a short video on our channel! Dont forget to subscribe so you don't miss it!
'Like' for the Nintendo reference
I literally just subscribed to the channel because of the glasses you put when you said I've shot a real gun before haha too funny. But dope video thanks for the review!
My theragun takes away my shoulder pain instantly. Only problem is that the pain comes back the next day 😫
That’s why you use it the next day 😌
Maybe try to sleep on your sides less
Is it a burning pain or swelling?
I agree with the side sleeping comment. If you sleep on your side with your arm stretched out to the front of you, you are overstretched your rotator cuff, rear dealt, and essentially all of those back muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint. You may also want to try strengthening your back muscles and stretching out your chest. I think these things may really help you!
do you use it everyday? Because I don't wanna use mine for a week, then never use it again.
I need one for my sister as she suffers stroke, but I don’t see it on Page to buy please help me get one for my sister. Very good machine.
when you showed the picture of the animal calf 😂
I love your videos😂! Would you recommend it for upper back pain? My bf works Uber and his back is killing him
Sure it is a great tool self help is out of the question with upper back. You would apply the principles I say regarding the direction of the gun and will need someone to help like a partner, friend, or spouse. Good luck
Helped with my hami pull
How you going to massage your upper back muscles with this? I think it's very difficult.
With the help of a friend most likely
Will it heal herinated disc
Is there the proper way to condition your shins for Muay Thai with a massage gun?
Hi Dr.lin i am from india can u plz suggest me any other brand with same specification i can get here need to to buy for my mom .thankyou
Massage guns are the next best thing
Will these ease lower back pain
Do you think it will help the cellulite?
Whats the best rpm for a massage gun
Girls must love these things
men been using them for many many years now. its called a jigsaw
yeah, they surely don't only use it for muscles..
My neck and head is hurting after just passing message gun over spine(neck).... What to do now..... Any exercise to remove that pain? Please help
You need the huge foam ball attachment and get thigh hip and butt muscles!
How much does it cost ?
I have a question when I have upper back (starting from neck to shoulder and down) spasm. At home, is it good to use infrared heat pad or gun massager?
Yes
Lmao the Thumb thimbs from spy kids wtf yo
Glad you like it
I just bought one of those massage guns for a weird pain I was having in my right shoulder and arm. Actually, the deep ache was worse when in bed. During the day, I didn't notice it so much. But now I've added using the massager to my neck/throat area to try and stimulate my thyroid gland. I'm a 78 year old male and about 30 lbs heavier than when in high school. Perhaps running away from the dinosaurs kept me thin back then. But diet and exercise haven't produced any permanent weight loss now so I figured as long as I have the massager I might as well give it a try. I'm on Day 1 now.
What kind of dinosaurs were you running from?
@@Steven-jf8hq Oh, back in my high school days (1958-1962) the land was filled with T-Rex's. You had to move fast. Some got gobbled up quick and some just got stepped on. For the past ten years, I've been competing in the Senior Games in the shotput and discus events. I guess that put too much stress on my old shoulder joint and rotator cuff muscles. The massage gun hasn't done much good for my shoulder or my thyroid. I was hoping, though.
@ツJamila I have dropped about 4 lbs but I think that is due more to my recent restricted size portions at meals. I just had another sonogram of my thyroid as a checkup from last year for the polyps they found. I haven't gotten the results back yet. I used to think that I may be insulin resistant but as I look at my blood test results, I have a normal glucose level. I believe my thyroid hormones were normal, too. I think that over time I just started eating larger portions. I know I do that with ice cream. A half-gallon used to last me a week. Then it was two half-gallons per week. I remember when I was young, a two egg omelet was "big". More recently, I've been eating three egg omelets. That's when I knew I had to stop eating like that and start eating like I did when I was young and active. Now, I try to eat only when I'm hungry. I've also started drinking a diluted apple cider vinegar/lemon juice drink all day. That helps stop the false hunger feelings. It's going to take awhile. I gradually stretched my stomach larger over time and that gives me a false sense of hunger. Now I have to let my stomach shrink back down so a normal size meal is "filling".
I just bought a massage gun and received yesterday. I noticed yours pumps up and down. Mine going in circles. Should I send back?
Can i use that to my sciatica
Yes we have a Massage Gun sciatica video just search
Hi
I have a several questions?
1. How long time this massager continuously used for one man? (Frequency - 15 mins)
2. May use a set/cycle wise to use?
3. how many times this massager could used per day?
3. Could I use this massager every day routinely?.
4. Could cause any side effect for over time used?
We are actually going to be posting a series on how to use a massage gun on different body parts. Stay tuned!
Is it better to use this on muscles before, after or between workouts?
id say during, so stop your sets mid exercise at use it right there in the gym.
Can you strengthen pelvic floor muscles with massage gun?
I don't exercise much but i have severe anxiety and my body is always tense so i get pain here and there... Does it help relaxing your body?
It helps loosen muscles so technically yes. Especially if you get cramping, knots, or tightness.
@@carsongalaxy thank you! 💕
This is me all over, have you tried it?
Superb
Thank you! Cheers!
I have a very strange question. I have severe muscle tension and last year was diagnosed with bilateral ureteral strictures and thickened bladder wall. When I use the gun on my gluteus and hips, I can feel “UTI” symptoms being reproduced in my body. Is this bad or do you think I could maybe have some weird muscle tension restriction in my abdomen that the gun is activating?
How is it now
Mag Kano po
Does this help with knee cap soreness
Can it help with tight IT band?
Hi doctor, I'm hemiplyg person I have a deep tendinitis in my left shoulder n neck implanning to get one hope it will helps
I just got the theragun expensive but it works great.
I want to buy but i dont know if it realy work. Is the massage realy strong and good or just weak?
I thought a massage gun was a meme like kitchen gun
I have extreme knots in my tfl and glutes muscles which will release my muscles pen massager or ther gun massager?
Do they actually work ?
We like em. Of course suggest a high quality one
I want to get one of these guns but my pain points are all in my upper back, shoulders and neck. All due to sitting at a desk for 30 years. I don’t know how a person would use this device on themselves when dealing with the regions that I need to address.
More than likely if it’s spots that you can’t reach yourself you’d need help (:
@@Spicyypizzaa Hi, we ended up purchasing a massage gun and we love it. True enough assistance is required with her to reach places however it turns out I’m a bit of a contortionist so I can reach quite a bit on my own 😁
I baught both ached away pro n regular i do mma treadmil cycling n high rep weight training n the regular one when sore feels okay the pro feels strong some point but i think that is a good thing wut u think?? Thanks 4 vid
Not the naruto music🤣🤣🤣
300 bucks?!?! oh man did you get ripped off.
How many years life this product
2 years and still solid! Check out the promotion code in the links below
Iwant thathowmuch to order
Massaging gun:
massage the muscles there touching that send the signal to the brain, that needs is damaged and needs blood too *Help, Recover*
Is it worth £60 though?
Yes, it does help...
What does he say at the beginning?
Try Live X Massage gun , found it affordable and useful
Towelie❤️
How mche Price
Are those Kentwool socks?
I just purchased a cheaper one to try it out since I am trying to assist with muscle repair. I'm hoping to get rid of the build up the lactic acid buildup with the muscle. But, since with this COVID-19 with the different mutations within the S protein, I am unable to actually go see a massage therapist. So, I'm hoping this will assist with the recovery.
You are welcome!
justin lin isn’t that the guy that directed fast and the furious
You are right! Not the same guy
Really funny taught me really well thanks
I have knots and tightness around my thighs and lats (from sprinting and doing callisthenics). Will this gun help me?
Yes
Me too...in legs
How old you are
Sir I used this massage gun on my head all around and my mood is changed please help
Yowzaa must hurt
Anyone realised sad music from naruto?
IKR
Very funny edits.
For more funny! Watch the others and subscribe!
How do you prevent/heal shin splints? I do a lot of soccer and this is the hardest i trained this year. I guess that’s the reason of my shin splints
from what i’ve seen graston scraping will do it. be careful though!
@@jarodketcheside2098 why so?
Train your anterior tibialis muscle more (front of calves)
I stopped getting shin splint type issues and knee pain after I stopped landing on my heel, Harvard’s human running biomechanics website has some guidance around the benefits of mid-foot striking patterns. I had to go to flat shoes, not wedge shaped running shoes, which let me run 15 to 20 miles at a time without any discomfort, compared to pain after just a few miles all growing up in regular or pronation controlling running shoes.