With the enhancement of health consciousness, more and more young people, especially office workers who sit in front of the computer for a long time, incorporate exercise and fitness into their daily life, expecting to improve their physical fitness and stay away from diseases. In order to achieve this purpose, many people choose to buy massage guns for post-exercise muscle relaxation and recovery care.

However, improper use of massage guns may also lead to physical injuries, so it becomes especially important to understand how to choose and use massage guns correctly. Below, we will discuss the precautions to be taken when using a massage gun as well as tips on how to select one.

The following points should be noted when using a massage gun:

Massage guns work on muscle tissue through high-frequency vibration, stretching the tight fascia to achieve the effect of relieving fatigue and promoting sports recovery. However, when using it, the following issues need to be focused on:

1. Distinguish between fatigue and injury, and avoid using massage guns on strained areas Although massage guns can relieve muscle fatigue after exercise, it is necessary to distinguish between muscle soreness and injury caused by exercise. The latter may be characterized by acute inflammation, and the use of a massage gun may exacerbate the injury. If the pain is not relieved by the use of the massage gun, please stop the massage and take appropriate therapeutic measures.

2. massage time is not the longer the better Beginners often mistakenly think that the longer the massage time, the better the effect. In fact, it is not, a long time on the muscle vibration stimulation may damage the muscles and blood vessels. Generally speaking, the best massage time according to the different parts of the body muscle groups, between 15 seconds to 1 minute. 3.

3. Massage guns should not be used arbitrarily The high-frequency vibration of the massage gun is suitable for relaxing large muscles, such as joints, bones, ligaments and other parts of the body should not be used. In addition, massage guns should not be used on the carotid artery, chest, armpits, abdomen, intimate areas, head and other parts of the body. Cervical spine, spine and other joint parts need to use specific massage head under the guidance of professionals, the correct technique massage, in order to prevent damage caused by improper operation.

How to choose a massage gun

After understanding the use of massage guns and precautions, we will explore what qualities a good massage gun should have. The principle of massage gun is not complicated, but in order to achieve good nursing effect, the following three performance indicators are mainly concerned:

1. motor

Massage gun motors are divided into brushless motors and brushed motors, and most of the massage guns on the market today use brushless motors. This kind of motor has more stable output, longer life, and can provide higher blocking torque, which is favorable for deep muscle striking effect.

The better massage guns in the current market generally use brushless motors, while brushed motors should not be considered. Here, you should focus on distinguishing between sensed brushless motors and senseless brushless motors.

Sensitized brushless motor: this kind of motor will monitor and feedback the motor speed in real time when external force is applied within the rated thrust range, so that the power can be adjusted in time to maintain a stable vibration frequency of the gun head and avoid the situation of uneven vibration speed. It can adjust the motor power balance to the best, the output thrust is strong; the motor has a long service life; but the cost is higher, about 5 to 10 times of the brushed motor.

Sensorless brushless motor: In the process of use, the frequency of the applied external force of the sensorless brushless motor will change, emitting a whimpering sound, and the vibration frequency will appear to be fast or slow, so that it is not possible to provide real-time feedback on the speed of the motor. In this case, the magnetic pollution generated may shorten the service life of the massage gun battery, and the output thrust is relatively small; the motor has a longer service life; the price is more economical compared to the sensible brushless motor. When purchasing, it is recommended to prioritize the sensing brushless motor, because it is directly related to the performance and service life of the massage gun. Otherwise, performance decline may occur only one month after purchase.

2. Amplitude

Massage gun amplitude refers to the depth of its striking, the theory is that the greater the amplitude, the greater the depth of pressure. Since the human fascia is divided into superficial and deep layers, DOMS symptoms are mainly related to the deep fascia, so the massage gun's pressing depth needs to reach the deep fascia in order to be effective. The location of the deep fascia is not fixed and is related to body shape, body type and body part, with an average depth of about 7mm. medical grade massager (DMS) also has an effective amplitude of 7mm, but with a high self-weight of 2.2kg, it provides a stronger relaxation effect. Therefore, we prefer to purchase a lightweight massage gun. In order to ensure better use, it is recommended that the amplitude of the massage gun should be around 10mm, with a maximum of 12mm. it is worth noting that the amplitude of the massage gun is not exactly proportional to the actual depth of pressure, but it has a certain reference value.

3. Strike frequency

For different massage needs, the massage frequency of the massage gun also has specific requirements. Usually, a massage gun that supports 2000-3000r/min can provide a good relaxation effect. Of course, the wider the frequency range and the more uniform the gear design of the massage gun, the higher its selection value.

In addition to the above three performance parameters affecting the effectiveness of massage guns, the mold design, control system and battery of the massage gun and other parts of the gun will also have a significant impact on the experience of using it.

The usefulness of a massage gun is affected by several factors, one of the often overlooked points is its weight. The misconception is that the heavier the gun, the better, but in reality, weight does not directly determine its amplitude or thrust; these characteristics are largely determined by the quality of the motor. Imagine, in the use of massage guns, if the body feels uncomfortable, sore, or tired after exercise, at this time, if you need to hold a weight close to 1 kilogram massage gun, within a few minutes will feel sore hands, which is not relaxation, but rather like lifting dumbbells exercise. According to personal experience, it is not recommended to use more than 800 grams of massage guns, because they may make people feel too heavy.