Hand-held Massagers: Are They Here to Stay?

Hand-held massagers have become quite popular since their invention in 2008. You see them everywhere! Whether you are at the gym or at a track meet. In fact, chances are, you know someone who owns a hand-held massager or you own one yourself. I believe this trend is just going to grow.

Hand-held massagers cannot replace a massage therapist or masseuse. Just having a human touch is beyond what a machine can do. However, there is a lot that a hand-held massager can do that you will never be able to get if you seek a therapist.

When is a percussion massager better than a therapist?

With a hand-held massager, the keyword is convenience. Picture this: you just got out of your basketball game and you need to relieve the tension in your leg muscles before going to bed. Just a few minutes with a massage gun will leave you feeling great. The same is the case if you have an early morning workout and are going to work right after. You have a few minutes between showering and going to work to get your massage in. Not to mention when your muscles tighten up without warning.

Back massage on demand

Do you feel your back tightening up at the end of your workday? Well, that little device is hand-held back massager as well. Just apply to your back whenever you feel the need. You can even keep your hand-held back massager at work to use for a few minutes every couple of hours throughout the day.

Reduce injury with a percussion massager

A hand-held massager can be a great tool to improve range of motion before performance, which is very important to many athletes. Some say massagers help performance. However, so far there hasn't been clear evidence to support that claim considering it is a relatively new tool. Improving range of motion may or may not improve performance; however, it is a key component in injury prevention. So, right before getting to that starting line, a few minutes of application can solve a problem you otherwise would not be able to with a therapist, unless you have a therapist with you at the event.

Massage guns save you money

Last but not least, the cost! Depending on the massager you choose to get, a massage gun can be expensive. If you compare the price to a massage therapy session, they are expensive. However, a hand-held massager lasts for years, so there is definitely great cost savings over time. You will ultimately make up the cost in less than five uses.

With a hand-held massage gun, instant recovery and relief have never been easier.