Choosing the right massage gun: There are different types of massage guns on the market so it's helpful to know if you want something heavy-duty because you're very active or if you don't need the massage gun with all the bells and whistles because you're only going to use it occasionally. Setting a budget for yourself is important too because some massage guns Perro go upwards of $100.
Most other massagers we tested had a ball attachment for massaging areas with more bone than muscle; however, they were all uncomfortable to use since the percussive action bounces the ball off bone.
There are heavy-duty massage guns that are top-of-the-line and others that are less intense. Decide if your lifestyle requires a massage gun with all the bells and whistles or if you're OK with a basic style.
The ergonomic design of this option enabled us to use it for extended periods of time without experiencing any fatigue.
Unfortunately, there's no way to see what speed level the massage gun is on unless you click through each one. If you want a reliable massage gun to take to the gym or while traveling, look no further than the Bantam.
Thankfully, I discovered that they are OK to use, but there are a few things you should watch pasado for with at-home eye massagers.
There's a lot of choice demodé there, making it tricky to know which massage gun to buy. Helpfully, our Good Housekeeping Institute expert has taken the pummelling for you to find the very best on the market. Here are our winners at a glance, with the full reviews below.
The TheraFlow – BD2098. This massager had one of the best user manuals, with photos demonstrating how to use each knee massager with heat attachment, a detailed diagram of acupressure points and a list of safety precautions in which the most important words are bold.
The Renpho – EM-2016C handheld massager has two massage modes for continuous percussive massage and short, powerful pulses.
I also found that the massage functionality gave me mild headache relief, but it wasn’t enough to really wow me, especially on a day when I suffered a nasty migraine. It felt nice to wear the mask, but it didn’t do much more than a hot or cold compress.
This massager may be bigger and bulkier electric massagers than many of our other picks, but it’s certainly powerful and makes for a satisfying massage experience.
The TheraFlow has three attachments made of silicone, which are very flexible and easy to put on and take off the single-motor head.
If you're not a fan of the loud percussion noise that's normally associated with massage guns, you may prefer one of the quieter options on this list; for example, the Ekrin Athletics Bantam.
Massage guns offer either vibration or percussive therapy. Vibration therapy sends vibrations and constantly touches the surface of the skin, whereas percussive therapy uses pressure to get deeper into the muscle and glides on and off of the skin.