A Hand-Held Back Massager: A List Of Things To Consider Before Buying
Posted onIn a fast-paced environment where many of us work multiple jobs, stress and tension tend to develop in our muscles. This progresses over the long working day and affects many muscles. Whether you sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, back muscles bear a huge share of that stress and tension. Chances are, this leaves you unable to do much once you get home. I think we’ve all been there.
Enter the hand-held back massager! Or, more accurately, the hand-held massage gun, as it can be used on most muscles and not just the back. These small, portable devices have become the go-to devices that many individuals use to get a sense of relief from muscular stress, among other uses. Although there are other solutions to your back problems, they all come with their own list of pros and cons. Here I will talk list things you consider if you are in the market for one. Things that can be obvious but can easily be overlooked. Especially when wanting to use it on your back.
- Compact is nice but what exactly does that mean?
A hand-held massage gun is compact and therefore portable. Of course, the word "compact" is a loose term, as they can be somewhat bulky. Full-size massage guns can be 12 inches, whereas mini massagers are around half of that. Both can still fit in your backpack, but the full size can be a little more difficult to fit into your glove compartment. Of course, this wouldn’t matter if you are looking to keep it at home for use after a long workday.
- Consider hand grip
Since we are on the topic of size, make sure the width of your hand-held back massager is small enough for you to get a full grip. So, the size of your hand is important. Some massage guns have a width of more than 2.5 inches. If you have small hands, you may want to find something around 1.7 inches. This will not only affect gripping the massager but also maneuvering it when using it on your back.
- What attachments does it come with?
Attachments are something else to consider when getting a hand-held massage gun, as some massagers come with many and others come with a few. There are also no standards when it comes to look and potential usage. For back-specific usage, I would start with the most popular massage gun attachment, which is the sphere head. It comes under different names but ultimately it is a large ball-like structure with a foamy feel. This will be the safest option to use as for some individuals, other attachments may be too strong and not give a good sensation. The other attachment I would recommend is the fork-like attachment that leaves a gap for the spine. So, it would massage muscle tissue on both sides of the spine without touching the bone. Any other attachments would be optional, but I would make sure the sphere and fork are available.
A hand-held back massager comes with different speed options, ranging anywhere from 15 to 70 Hz. However, most models do not span that entire range. Most give have many speed options but these speeds will range from 30-45 Hz for example. The greater the range, the more flexibility you will have in usage. After all, most individuals have their own preference when it comes to using a massage gun. Look for something that will more options as your preference may be different depending on the day or the body segment you use it on.
- Massage now! Not something overlooked, just highlighting a major benefit.
Perhaps the most important benefit of having a back massage gun is that it is a massage on demand. That is not something to ignore, considering a massage therapist will need an appointment. Not to mention the ongoing cost!
After an intense day for your back muscles, a hand-held back massager can be your best friend!