5 Massage Gun Benefits You Didn’t Know About

Massage weapon brands such as HYDRAGUN have recently caused a stir in the sports and fitness scene.

All you have to do is go to Instagram to see photos and videos of athletes and fitness celebrities who can't get enough of these machines.

All the hype aside, we've found that there are benefits to using massage guns that these social media posts don't tell you about.

If you're trying to decide whether or not these devices are worth the price, we've listed five benefits here that can help you decide.

1. Massage guns are effective as pain relievers – Yes; Impact massage guns are more than just sports equipment. Sure, athletes and fitness fans may benefit more from this as they are more active, but these machines are not exclusive to them. Non-athletes, people who work from home, parents – anyone looking for a safe alternative to treating body pain and muscle pain can use massage guns. No pain medication required – just a holistic deep tissue massage that you can do yourself.
2. Massage guns can help you sleep better – Let's be honest. Body pain makes it difficult, if not impossible, to fall asleep. Massage guns use hitting power to improve blood flow to tired, sore muscles and relieve pain. Using a percussive therapy massage gun before bed not only relaxes your muscles but also helps condition your brain for sleep. The result? You'll fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed to take on another day's activities.
3. Helps you relieve stress – It doesn't matter if you are a professional athlete or someone who has 10 hour work days. We all get stressed out and often need help with management. And the best way to deal with stress is with a good massage. Since most spas are not yet open thanks to Covid, DIY massages are the best alternative. Massage guns provide the same results as deep tissue therapies. Every ten minute session with the device loosens muscles, relieves pain and improves mood.
4. Massage guns are easy to use – By easy to use, we mean you turn it on, hover it over your sore muscles, and relax. No need to lie on the floor and spend a few minutes feeling uncomfortable while trying to aim a muscle knot with a tennis ball or foam roller. Massage guns are also more effective because they allow you to focus on specific muscle groups. The HYDRAGUN, for example, has six different massage guns that you can easily attach to the device. For example, if you want to deal with muscle lumps in your shoulders, you can simply plug in a clevis and turn on the device. Then simply pull off the attached head and replace it with a different type of rifle head for different muscle groups.
5. Massage guns are inexpensive – A massage gun is an inexpensive way to relieve muscle pain anytime, anywhere. If you receive professional deep tissue massage regularly, you know how expensive they can get. And we don't take into account the time and effort you put into booking appointments. A massage gun offers the physical and mental benefits of professional deep tissue massage minus the cost and effort of multiple appointments.

So a quick summary: Massage guns can be used by non-athletes looking for safe and effective pain management tools. help you sleep better and reduce stress; are easier and more convenient to use than foam rollers and will save money over time.

Investing in your health is never a waste. With the benefits described here, we hope that you have clarified why massage guns are investments that are worthwhile.

About the author:

My name is Jai Tadeo and I am a writer at HYDRAGUN, a fitness tech startup based in Singapore.