My massage gun revelation: How to use heads of a Massage Gun

So, your massager gun came with different heads. Now you are asking how to use heads of a percussion massager? Took me a while to figure it out but managed to figure it out in the end. Massage guns typically come with a different number of heads that can be pulled out and replaced by a different one. Some massagers come with as many as 15 different massager heads, while some come with just 3. Although there are popular forms of attachments, they are not universal, with some models having unique attachments. Even when models have similar head attachments, they may come with different names. Nevertheless, the different heads will cater to different types of massage or different body areas. Below, we will look at some of the more popular head attachments and see how to best use them.

The ball or round head

The first and most popular head is the “ball” head. It has a sphere shape; that is why some call it the “round” head. It is for general use as well as use on large areas, such as the hamstring, quads, or glutes. Simply apply it to the skin and move it around in a circular motion or back and forth to increase circulation to the area.

The fork or Y head

Then there is the fork head, which is similar but not identical to what some refer to as the spinal head or even the Y head. From the name, I am sure you already guessed that it is used on the spine; however, it is not exclusive to it. It can be just as easily applied to other areas, such as the foot, forearm, or lower leg. The prongs on the attachment can provide a gentler massage to the target areas. That is why it is sometimes the attachment of choice when targeting sensitive areas.

The bullet or point head

The bullet head or, as some like to call it, the point head, is used to pinpoint specific areas. When the intent is for precise targeting of deep structures, this pointed attachment is best used when dealing with chronic pain or stiffness, providing an intense massage experience. Small circular motion is the best choice to gain maximum benefits from this head.

The flat or plate head

The flat head is sometimes called the plate, pancake, or even a large flat head. Typically used for broad areas like the chest, thigh, abdominals, and low back. Although it can be used on smaller areas, there is probably no need, considering there are other attachments suited for that. The main consideration when using this head is to keep it flat on the surface of the skin; otherwise, you will add unnecessary pressure to the treatment area. It is best to move the device along the length of the muscle fibers.

Other massage gun heads

Although the attachments mentioned above are most popular, there are variations of the same head. The difference could be in size, material it's made of, or details of the shape. Some companies have patented head attachments that are only sold by them. That being said, before getting a massage gun, make sure that you check out all the details related to the head attachments included.

Finding out what head is included is just as important as figuring out how to use heads of a percussion massager.