Help Recovery with a Percussion Massager

There are many Massage Gun tools that can help recovery after a workout. Everyone has their preferences; each recovery tool has a unique set of advantages and disadvantages. My preferred tool is the massage gun. It has several distinctive features that place it ahead of other tools, in my opinion.

Let's consider different tools that help recovery as well as help with soreness:

Ice baths: Beyond the chill, they do help sore muscles

Some individuals utilize an ice bath. No complaints about its effectiveness, but you lose me at the word "ice"! I cannot imagine jumping into one. I wouldn't be able to tolerate the cold. Assuming the cold doesn't bother you, there are a few other obstacles. You would need to purchase an ice pod to use it at home. In addition to being expensive, the size of these pods would necessitate creating space to accommodate them. You could have the option of using one at your local gym where you work out, but access can potentially be an issue, especially at crowded gyms.

Massage: Money and time can impact your decision

What about a good old-fashioned massage? Again, a very effective recovery tool. However, you will need to pay for a massage every time you receive one. Plus, you need to make a special trip to your massage therapist. Not to mention, your massage therapist may or may not be available when you need them. Unless your workouts are scheduled regularly, it may not be a practical option.

Foam rolling: Effective but bulky

It may be appealing to do something like foam rolling. This may be a suitable option for some individuals, but not everyone is a fan for some reason. Part of that is related to the time and space required. It means extra time at the gym or creating space for it at home.

Passive recovery: When it comes to help with soreness, it just doesn’t cut it

I do know quite a few individuals who settle for passive recovery. That's another way of saying, they do nothing. Over time, your body will recover from fatigue, but this will not help with soreness. Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is caused by microdamage to muscles from a workout. With passive recovery, it is highly likely that you will experience DOMS. Otherwise, DOMS would not even exist.

Massage guns: Help With muscle recovery without the problems with other modalities

Percussion Massage guns can help with soreness! Utilizing a massage gun will increase blood flow to the areas it is applied. With increased circulation, there is enhanced healing of the microdamage in muscles.

In addition to helping with soreness, a massage gun is small, making it portable. That means you can use it while you are on your break at work or on your ride home from the gym. So, if you are short on time, it's the most practical option outside of passive recovery. Depending on the model and features, massage guns can get expensive. However, it is a one-time cost, and it would pay for itself in a few weeks of usage.

Whether it's fatigue or DOMS, a massage gun can be the solution you were looking for.