It’s perfectly safe for a muscle massage gun to become part of your daily routine, but there are times when you should avoid using them. Why it made the cut: It’s not cheap, but the Hypervolt GO is also not cheaply made, and it uses quiet glide technology to deliver quiet results.

Finally, be careful about using your massage gun on pulled or injured muscles, as it can make things worse. If you're not sure whether your muscle is pulled or just tight, it's a good idea to wait 48 hours and hit it with the RICE technique (rest, ice, compression, elevation) before reaching for your massage gun. Muscle guns aren’t just for those who take their exercise seriously. So many of us today are stationary workers, sat at our desks crouched over a computer. This can lead to all kinds of muscular pains and tightness. This device offers a lighter touch, so it’s better suited to less intense recovery sessions or general R&R in front of the telly. On that note, it was one of the quietest models we tried, scoring almost full marks in our noise tests. The first thing to know about Compex is that it is a brand of the highest quality standard. Founded in Switzerland 30 years ago, the company is now a global leader in the industry of portable muscle stimulators. Compex products are medical-grade devices and are used by professional therapists and athletes. These devices have proved practical pain management and muscle recovery tools. Apply it both before and after workouts to improve your athletic performance and speed up your recovery.Portability. These devices are mostly handheld, and the user can typically do without someone’s assistance. This is particularly essential for those who have to travel a lot. That said, you don’t have to go to a professional to see results. Percussive massagers — also known as massage guns — provide short bursts of pressure into your muscle tissue.

Our expert tester trialled a range of massage guns over a three-week period, using them after a wide range of exercises, from weightlifting and running to HIIT and yoga. They considered how easy each massage gun was to control, how smoothly it moved over the skin and whether the different massage head attachments were effective, as well as the practicality and intuitiveness of each massager's controls and overall design. The Hyperice App is capable of leading accomplished athletes through comprehensive programing for a competitive edge. A variety of textured attachments combined with a speedy 2700 PPM effectively releases the tightest trigger points and muscle groups. The Sportneer Deep Tissue massage made this list for its reasonable price, number of attachments, carrying case, quiet level, and being an overall good product for the price. This device is also as lightweight as some “portable” versions, so it’s easy to take outside the home. The Sportneer Deep Tissue Muscle Percussion Massager is a hit among athletes for reducing muscle pain. It comes with six massage heads, five speed levels and has a 11mm stroke amplitude. Skin Care Wellness All Skin Care Moisturizers Mineral Sunscreens Sunscreens for Kids Sunscreens for Dark Skin Acne Teen Acne Rosacea SPF Lip Balms Under Eye Patches What impressed us most was that, even when used on its highest settings, the Hydragun was extremely quiet during our tests, perhaps even quieter than our otherwise top-scoring Power Plate Mini+. We measured its noise output at 30dB, which is approximately the same as most electric toothbrushes.Although the research is mixed when it comes to percussive therapy, people do report improvements for reducing aches and pains and muscular tension. Moreover, some research found that percussive massage treatments during a warm-up regimen could boost flexibility in athletes without sacrificing muscle performance. More from Tom's Guide There’s certainly no shortage of options out there, but we believe it’s hard to look beyond our range of market-leading products, including our MuscleGun Carbon massage gun. It was voted no.1 in its category by Men’s Health magazine, so you don’t have to just take our word for how great it is. It's the definition of simple. Just point the gun at your fleshy target – around an inch away from your skin over whichever muscle you’re trying to loosen or warm up – and hit the trigger for instant relief.