Massage muscle gun

Rbrown · 12-09-2020, 12:58 AM

Has anybody used / got any experience of these massage guns?

Old body has a few niggles since I have upped my cycling. They seem to have mixed reviews and varying cost options.

Interested to hear if anyone has any comments?

Thanks

225 · 12-09-2020, 10:56 AM

Yes. My old physio had one years ago in Asia but that literally was a black and decker jigsaw with a rubber bit on!.
I do have a proper one now and they are good. Do some research though as alot are the same just rebranded and sold as different things.

My hips,back etc are always tight and it does help, especially with stretching.

JustChris · 12-09-2020, 02:24 PM

Foam roller would be a better start and a little reading up on stretching etc. Honestly will pay dividends short and long term.

I'd say go for something like this only as a last resort. I've had physio on a quite bad tennis elbow type injury and it honestly make me feel quite nauseous.

If it's cycling from the new machine, defo Marge muscle groups in the legs and lower back would react well to foam rolling and stretch.

Rbrown · 12-09-2020, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JustChris

Foam roller would be a better start and a little reading up on stretching etc. Honestly will pay dividends short and long term.

I'd say go for something like this only as a last resort. I've had physio on a quite bad tennis elbow type injury and it honestly make me feel quite nauseous.

If it's cycling from the new machine, defo Marge muscle groups in the legs and lower back would react well to foam rolling and stretch.

Yes - mostly top of thighs and piriformis that are sore from cycling.

Doing lots of stretches. I actually have a roller (been bad at not using it) - will wipe the dust off it and give it a go!!!

Alanli722 · 12-09-2020, 03:08 PM

I bought a Theragun last year during black Friday and even without the discounted price I still think it's worth the money. It's never going to be as good as a sports/deep tissue massage. But as I only get the 1 day off a week and covid I've not been for a massage for almost a year. So having the gun at least helps me plod along without my body completely falling apart.

I've tried the cheaper gun/T shaped devices but personally didn't find them strong enough.

bubz00 · 12-10-2020, 04:05 PM

Just had a pal pull one of these things out at a recent (local) camp. A lovely way to spend £150 for sure, I spent hours mucking about with it.

JustChris · 12-11-2020, 02:13 AM

To be fair if you don't get much use out of it.... there's always the Mrs .... G Spot Slammer 3000 for Xmas sorted!!

Cilonen · 12-11-2020, 05:49 AM

Bought this in May:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WRQTLT8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_9V10Fb2D0P81Q?_encoding=UT F8&psc=1

It's bloody brilliant!
Great on sore/stiff muscles, but you need to look online for guides on how best obtuse the different tips, as the pack includes sod all!

Charge seems to last forever, can't recall the last time I did charge it.

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Rbrown Brigadier General 2766 Rep 4,576 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Massage muscle gun Has anybody used / got any experience of these massage guns? Old body has a few niggles since I have upped my cycling. They seem to have mixed reviews and varying cost options. Interested to hear if anyone has any comments? Thanks
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225 Brigadier General 2281 Rep 4,933 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Yes. My old physio had one years ago in Asia but that literally was a black and decker jigsaw with a rubber bit on!. I do have a proper one now and they are good. Do some research though as alot are the same just rebranded and sold as different things. My hips,back etc are always tight and it does help, especially with stretching.
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JustChris General 17488 Rep 25,114 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Foam roller would be a better start and a little reading up on stretching etc. Honestly will pay dividends short and long term. I'd say go for something like this only as a last resort. I've had physio on a quite bad tennis elbow type injury and it honestly make me feel quite nauseous. If it's cycling from the new machine, defo Marge muscle groups in the legs and lower back would react well to foam rolling and stretch. __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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Alanli722 Private First Class 53 Rep 132 Posts Drives: G20 M340i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	I bought a Theragun last year during black Friday and even without the discounted price I still think it's worth the money. It's never going to be as good as a sports/deep tissue massage. But as I only get the 1 day off a week and covid I've not been for a massage for almost a year. So having the gun at least helps me plod along without my body completely falling apart. I've tried the cheaper gun/T shaped devices but personally didn't find them strong enough.
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bubz00 Private 30 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 67 440i GC, Tanzanite Blue Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Inverness iTrader: (0)	Just had a pal pull one of these things out at a recent (local) camp. A lovely way to spend £150 for sure, I spent hours mucking about with it.
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JustChris General 17488 Rep 25,114 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	To be fair if you don't get much use out of it.... there's always the Mrs .... G Spot Slammer 3000 for Xmas sorted!! __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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Cilonen First Lieutenant 180 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2021 Tesla M3, 2016 F11 530d Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire iTrader: (0)	Bought this in May: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WRQTLT8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_9V10Fb2D0P81Q?_encoding=UT F8&psc=1 It's bloody brilliant! Great on sore/stiff muscles, but you need to look online for guides on how best obtuse the different tips, as the pack includes sod all! Charge seems to last forever, can't recall the last time I did charge it.
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