Streetdancer Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 My DD is training at college and has asked for a massage gun to help with her tight muscles in shoulders and quads especially. I've done a bit of research and there doesn't seem to be much evidence that they're effective. Has anybody got any experience with them? Are they worthwhile? I don't want to buy her something that'll end up sat in a corner. I wonder if a regular sports massage might be more effective? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 (edited) Absolutely! Was just going to advise this!! Try and find a massage therapist who perhaps started out as a physiotherapist as they are very good at giving out good exercises to do following a treatment as well …..very useful when also being treated for an injury. Edited November 12, 2023 by LinMM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VVC Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 My daughter uses a combination of magnesium salts in a bath or magnesium spray (if she’s short on time) plus compression tights and a quick blitz with a Bob and Brad massage gun. Fits in easily with her nightly routine and she notices a big difference if she skips a night so I’d say it works for her although everyone is different. My husband is a keen cyclist and pretty much uses the same routine… don’t think he would be able to walk otherwise 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Hello @VVC and a belated welcome to the Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 A friend of mine has a massage gun and she says it is brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Foo Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 A massage gun is very effective and it’s right there whenever you need. My daughter used hers every night ( most students had one) whilst training and still uses it now, as does the rest of the family ( for niggles after running and tennis). I think you need to research the best gun for best performance. Sports massage is obviously great and probably better for serious, long term issues but it’s expensive, often hard to book appointments just when you need and then there’s the travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixiewoo Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 Oooo, these sound interesting. Would anyone be able to recommend a particular make/ model? Happy for DM if preffered. Thank you x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Foo Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 We bought the Recovapro half price ( still expensive) from a physio center who were selling them off because there was a newer model. I emailed them several times to check how ‘used’ it was first. 3 years later and it’s just fine. You can’t beat a regular sports massage but this works great on problem spots and I was even told to use it on my Retriever by the vet -to boost cell stimulation in her elbows. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalletMumOfOne Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 My daughter uses one and thinks it really helps, we bought the Hydragun atom mini as it’s small enough to pack in her dance bag, really happy with it, my husband was a little cynical about getting one but he now uses it regularly after sports himself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VVC Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 We have the mini Bob and Brad - compact and does the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambleton1 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 32 minutes ago, VVC said: We have the mini Bob and Brad - compact and does the job Us too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 I’ve never before heard of a massage gun….am intrigued!! Can someone please post a photo or link to item/video to show what one is/does… would be really helpful! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 13 hours ago, Peanut68 said: I’ve never before heard of a massage gun….am intrigued!! Can someone please post a photo or link to item/video to show what one is/does… would be really helpful! Thanks Neither had I and I'd love to see what one looks like too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 13 hours ago, Peanut68 said: I’ve never before heard of a massage gun….am intrigued!! Can someone please post a photo or link to item/video to show what one is/does… would be really helpful! Thanks Just looked on Amazon - a bit like a hairdryer with a ball on the end!! https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=massage+gun+deep+tissue&crid=MS5JLLY9RDYH&sprefix=massage%2Caps%2C93&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 I have bought one for a very sporty friend for Christmas as he is getting to the age where he feels it a bit afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Bob and Brad currently have between 20 and 25% in Amazon black Friday sales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silke H Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 I own the Pulsio Air and am happy with it. Comes with 5 different heads (currently £69.99 on their website) and you can choose from 6 different colours. Dispatch was quick and efficient. Can recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Think I do need one of these!!! But then also someone to wield it as I imagine it’s quite hard to get to just the right places at right angles & right pressure yourself…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetdancer Posted November 18, 2023 Author Share Posted November 18, 2023 Thanks everyone for your replies 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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