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What extremely helpful information this is. I'm just thinking of all the people who order these massage guns, and use them without knowledge of what to do and what not to do. That's scary.
I used my massage gun on my whole head and face and neck and it was a very pleasurable feeling and I almost can describe it as a Face-and Head-Gasm. That's of course while using it gently and with the sponge massage head. I doubt that this could be negative but very relaxing. But maybe some people could not enjoy it or support it.
All so confusing - just saw a video on Theragun saying you can use gently on front and back of Hands - now you have just said you can’t! so many people on social media with one saying do this and another saying no do that 😏 easy to just listen to what works for you
Both my sister and I have a lot of pain in our feet especially after a day on our feet. She loved her Theragun to relieve her pain and bought me one for Xmas. Now I am worried to use it on the so,es of my feet.
Is it okay on lower abdominal muscles, pelvic floor area, for a male? On light to medium setting, seems ok. Theragun mini 2 looks really good to invest in, proper percussive therapy, not just massage and vibration.
An awesome video. Thanks for all the useful information. I got such a gun as a gift and wanted to learn more before using it. I have questions regarding the massage guns: The traps, scapula and the neck were not mentioned. I am getting very stiff in this area. Is it safe to use it there? How long after a heavy training can I use the message gun on the trained area?
Hi thanks for advice just got mine yesterday great advice I have slept funny got a stiff neck and shoulders can I use it for a couple of minutes and have a stiff calf not sure why can I use it on there ??? Advice would be be much appreciated
There are people out there who are desperate, and if not explicitly told, will do anything! Hopefully, all these devices now have clear instructions and warnings.
@@upup209 you must have a different kind of massage gun than I do because mine is too powerful to use on bony areas or sensitive areas like the eyes. Do your eyes hurt that bad to use a massage gun?
Thank you the two most important and unique information most don't know is that we need 48 hours between sessions and to avoid higher frequencyies if we are thin..
I love the research work that you've done leading to filming this video. Thank you for making all the information available to us and easy to understand. Much appreciated ! :)
Thank you M. This is excellent. Cutting through the 'trendiness' with some sound insight - might have just save a few people from themselves on this. 👍💪
thank you for this comprehensive video My grandmother is 90+ years of age. She has a really bad scoliosis. Bed time is our worst nightmare; she can barely sleep mostly due to the pain she endures at her right lower back. She always wants somebody to massage her lower back or simply her calf muscles. Who does have the energy to massage someone 8 hours a day at night? So I'm considering to use it on her. it's simply to enable her to sleep without us getting annoyed every time she asks for a massage. The questions are; 1.) is it okay to use it on elderly on a daily basis? we might use it at low frequencies just so she can feel the massage and be able to sleep at night 2.) is it a good idea to use it ON HER RIGHT LOWER BACK ; the part where the scoliosis takes place? hope this questions find you well. good luck for the channel!
That contraindication is not from any specific study on massage guns because there really isn't enough research available yet - I just listed examples of conditions that can make people vulnerable to getting cell damage more easily because of the systemic effect on the body. And the reason I did that was because there is enough evidence that massage guns can cause cell damage even in healthy individuals who don't have a systemic condition. The only study so far to show systemic conditions may be a problem is the one that reported a case of rhabdomyolysis in a person with iron deficiency: Chen, J., et al. (2021). "Rhabdomyolysis after the use of percussion massage gun: a case report." Physical Therapy 101(1): pzaa199. You can find all the listed studies in the description - 3 years ago when I made my first video on this subject none of this was yet available, so I hope we will be able to get more direct science backed advice in another 3 from now. But for now, I feel the safest approach is to combined the research from massage guns with evidence from other fields.
Thank you so much. I have done everything wrong today when I bought my massage gun. I mostly hoped to deal with plantar fascitis, but listening to you, I better return it. I had schock wave therapy, which is supposed to help with this condition (it did not but I thought maybe I did not have enough?), so I bought the massage gun... I had every therapy in the world and nothing helps.
Also avoid cheap massage guns that overheat and explode😮Finally my go to massager is a used tennis ball I found. Works like a charm to relieve pain and there is no sticker shock.
I found this very useful and informative. Thanks Also, I have had the good fortune of being treated by sevaral physio and rehab people from SA and they have been great. Your training over there must be awesome. It stands out here in New Zealand
Hi thank you soo much for that info, do you have any videos how to use or benefit without agrivate the sciatic nerve running from my foot to my sitting bone Or better question how do i know if i aggrivate a nerve?
Here's how you can decide - Signs that you are aggravating the nerve include: 1. Tingling (or funny sensations) or pain increases while you are using it 2. Or the symptoms increase in the 24 hours after using it If neither of this happens, then it is likely OK to do.
With regard to chronic conditions that cause cells to be damaged more easily, I think another one is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, which I have. So thanks for helping me to realise that I shouldn't be using one! Very useful video
I would be cautious because chronic conditions like CKD may make your cells in your body more vulnerable to the strong percussions of the gun. So if you do use it, usa a very light setting but also perhaps check with your doctor before using it.
I have some spasms in my lower back that are taking their time in going after pulling a muscle in my back. Are they any good for this and how do you go about using one for this?
I can't comment on what is safe for your injury as I haven't assessed you but if it is just muscle spasm then yes, using a massage gun can be useful - I would use the settings I discuss as safe range in the video.
Were you looking it up on your computer or did you buy online? I find stuff I’ve been looking up pops up on my RU-vid, it seems RU-vid is reading my mind but I think it’s bc of information sharing on internet. It’s only a thought.
