Can't say I use mine much, but for the occasional painful muscle knot it's actually quite useful. Much easier to deal with them than trying to use a foam roller / massage ball / golf ball. For those instances I'm glad I have it, even if I don't use it much normally.
@Stalgicmusic
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. It's nice to have one, and I do think it helps a bit with soreness and instances like that, but you can certainly live with out it.
@GamerKiwi
Жыл бұрын
Much easier to use on my back than a lacrosse ball when my sciatica acts up and it's hard to get out of bed
@M3G4FR34K
Жыл бұрын
Not to belittle your usage of your percussion device, but have you used or considered a TheraCane (or similar product)? Game changer imo
@irispettson
Жыл бұрын
@@M3G4FR34K And why exactly would that be better than a massage gun with the pointy attachment? But yes, I've tried a similar product and I found it difficult to apply a sufficient amount of pressure to knots on the back with that product, in that case it's easier with the massage gun.
@M3G4FR34K
Жыл бұрын
@@irispettson mostly due to it's accessibility, utility, and affordability. I'm not saying it's "better" in a competitive sense, but rather that in these discussions, sometimes something as simple, yet effective as a sturdy cane object is completely forgotten. I will say I'm surprised to hear you weren't able to get the desired pressure from the cane, but just like any other products, you win some you lose some.
@fieryelf
Жыл бұрын
I had this part of my body that felt stiff between my legs. Used it on there and it totally fixed my problem. 10/10, I recommend.
@SamiiRSMT
Жыл бұрын
@Thawne1338I put it inside my excretory hole and my wood became a vibratory device
@gamerFreak0623
Жыл бұрын
so it is useful on certain organs but how about on muscle tissue?
@PictureFit
Жыл бұрын
I've been reading a lot of comments like this. I'm so glad that you guys have been able to get such relief with the massage gun!
@The1Ab0veAll
Жыл бұрын
@@PictureFit I don't think you understand what he meant💀
@abhayrohit
Жыл бұрын
i +1 this
@Noj4888
Жыл бұрын
While I can confirm that a massage gun can help improve good vibes, but overall I still prefer my magic wand
@redace7592
Жыл бұрын
A yooooo 😲
@Alexander-rd7bi
Жыл бұрын
ayo
@kevinl6292
Жыл бұрын
😮
@michaelfullerton3626
Жыл бұрын
O_o
@0._adonis_.0
Жыл бұрын
Wtf
@97Syahmie
Жыл бұрын
I really love the extra sound effects and details that's been in the newer videos
@PictureFit
Жыл бұрын
Thanks my good friend!
@me0101001000
Жыл бұрын
I have one, and I really like it. In my personal experience, I get the most benefit from it while I'm holding a stretch. After lifting and cardio, it feels incredible.
@CruzMonrreal
Жыл бұрын
I've been using a portable theragun mini for months, and love it. I do a bunch of running, cycling, bouldering, and calisthenics, and it complements a foam roller quite well for all of those activities. Foam roller for bodyweight pressure on large locations, theragun for the smaller spots that still need tlc, but are too awkward to get to with a ball. But probably the best use case is being able to use it while sitting in traffic
@PictureFit
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting time to use a massage gun.
@vasilikik8609
Жыл бұрын
Don't you feel a little awkward using this in traffic while others are watching you?
@CruzMonrreal
Жыл бұрын
@@vasilikik8609 nope. Most of the time, ppl don't watch.
@vasilikik8609
Жыл бұрын
@@CruzMonrreal I have both the pro and the mini but I haven't unboxed the mini yet! I'm still thinking if it's worth having a portable device / being able to massage yourself while not being at home 🤔 By now, I use the pro as it's more powerful but only at home
@S.Clause
Жыл бұрын
I also use my Theragun Mini while driving. It gets the blood flowing through the thighs , calves and ankles.
@Angelstar7774
Жыл бұрын
Getting a knot out with a massage gun is so much faster and drastically less painful than a foam roller or a massage ball! It’s an absolute lifesaver when I have a knot 🙏🏼
@sem8973
Жыл бұрын
Might be anecdotal, but I find my massage gun to be fairly helpful. I often have very tensed up shoulders to the point my traps etc are rock hard. A good minute of applying a massage gun always relaxes my muscles, making me feel so much better
@Marcos-nl8sy
Ай бұрын
I was skeptical in the use of a massage gun. I’ve struggled with knee pain recently in past few years. Squatting always left some pain. First session on using the gun on my quads, knee pain felt about 70-80% better. Tight quads were causing my knee pain. I’m finding out it’s likely a mobility issue that caused this, tight hips etc, but it’s something I can focus on and it will be a million times better to work worth with since this gun effectively soothed my knee pain overnight.
@harman5453
Жыл бұрын
As someone who workouts but also does heavy labour work, its honestly like magic for me! Helps relax the muscles for me and i sleep better
@gaigeeeeeee
Жыл бұрын
Electric massagers changed my life, lol.. I used to have pretty bad chronic pain in my neck and around my head, nothing ever helped as much as using the massagers did. There are so many uses for them and they feel great to use. I will gladly continue using mine into the foreseeable future and I highly recommend purchasing one to anyone who has been considering doing so.
@xllvr
Жыл бұрын
I will say that having used one, it's really good for a quick fix. It's not necessary, but it is helpful which is more than can be said about a lot of other stuff EDIT: If you have muscle tightness from a desk job, it’s VERY effective
@amermeleitor
Жыл бұрын
It's just feel great, like stretching. Even more with a sore muscles or with DOMS, is a feeling between pain and tickles.
@Jeffdachefz
Жыл бұрын
dude I did multiple tests where I massaged gun one leg and not the other after extreme leg days. The massaged leg was FAR less sore while the one that I didnt massage felt like the hams were tearing apart when I was sitting down at the toilet. I've done this alternating legs for two weeks and the massaged legs always was significantly less sore. Its literally indispensable for after leg day soreness. I use it right after leg day before any doms hit and hitting multiple parts of the hams, quads, glutes where i normally feel sore while i'm watching a movie or something. I'll do another session once the doms start lightly hitting the next day. Its just a more efficient min max way than to do foam rolling, stretching or anything else that you have to dedicate actual time to since you can do it during your content consuming down time
@Jeffdachefz
Жыл бұрын
its efficacy is about the same as foam rolling but much easier to do. its WAY more effective than static stretching in terms of reducing doms.
@PictureFit
Жыл бұрын
Interestingly, this is how a good portion of the research on massage tools have been conducted.
@user-wl7vw4cs1v
Жыл бұрын
I thought people liked post-workout soreness? To me it's satisfying and makes me feel like I got a good workout in
@tomkarate1
Жыл бұрын
Important. I tried desperately to increase my hip ROM so that I could kick higher. Static stretching did not work no matter how much I did it. Then one day I sat beside a retired physiotherapist on a bus and he said that if the tightness is near the ends/tendons of a muscle static stretching is the most effective, but if the tightness is in the belly/center of the muscle static stretching won't work very well. In this case, you would need a deep-tissue massage. Since I had nothing to lose I bought the thumper maxi pro deep-tissue massager and I was able to kick well above waist height in like a week and a half. So the tightness near the tendons vs tightness in the belly is worth investigating.
@PictureFit
Жыл бұрын
Gratz on the kicks 👊
@Amesang
Жыл бұрын
I must still be half-asleep 'cause I misread that as _machine_ gun. 🤪
@japphan
Жыл бұрын
Taking deep tissue massage to the next level.
@MrJrhickma
3 күн бұрын
It just work for me tonight with lessening soreness and deleted my back pain a month ago after 8 months of chiro and pt work. It turn out to be so joint and my wife used it on the si and figured it out. I’m all in.
@MK-rc3pq
10 ай бұрын
After an accident, hospital and 3 weeks of rehab, I started functional training at my physiotherapist as I was missing strength and stability mainly in my right leg as well as didnt have much of range of motion in my ankle. I bought a massage gun and applied it regularly in addition to 1x per week therapy session. For me it helped a lot getting the range of motion back and loosening the muscles in my calves as i could easily point the the thing at the right spots. Other messages or foam rolling might have done it too, but it worked and was much less of a hassle, reliant and (relatively) cheap. Still using it on my legs, definetely one of my better purchases :D
@stuff4232
25 күн бұрын
I had a crazy cramp that wouldn’t go away and I used a massage gun. I don’t think I need to wait for some nerd to tell me if it works or not
@yeahthisismyhandleyouknow
Жыл бұрын
For my back myofascial pain syndrome, the massage gun is a must-have. The roller or ball can't really reach that point well enough. But massage gun can. In addition, it also really helps with muscle soreness after a big session in a gym.
@grimgamer24
Жыл бұрын
My dad recently got a massage gun from a physiotherapist and doesn't use it. This video is just in time for me to wonder if it's worth my time or should return it. 😭
@stillsalty947
Жыл бұрын
I really like it to loosen up my upper leg after long runs. Prevents my patellar problems reappearing
@MaxPowerBSD
Жыл бұрын
This video improved my good vibes by 18.3%
@Alexander-rd7bi
Жыл бұрын
It surely worth it. My physical therapist recommend me buy the same one he do treatment with, which caused him losing lotta money from me.
@dacedebeer2697
Жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of stretching, but for muscle soreness relief my massage gun is amazing, for knots on my traps and my forearms it's great. Since I'm not so young it is one of many tools I use for recuperation. Just avoid using it on sore joints, that can make it worst.
@coreyembrey
4 ай бұрын
I definitely haven't had improved recovery, but it's help me with joint pain. I use it on my thighs before workouts involving squats, and it fixed my form. My knees try to pull outwards, and relaxing the muscles 30 minutes beforehand makes me more stable. To be fair, I do static stretching 3 days a week and it helps with low back pain much more than a massage gun.
@firstlast2386
9 ай бұрын
Ekrin b37. I use it daily and my chronically tight calves finally released after a week of massages. I truly believe it helps recovery because I can go hard daily now. Also functions as a pre workout warm up.
@AlexanderALZA
11 ай бұрын
The truth is that massage gun is much easier to use than foam roller (if you want to do it correctly). Also a good massage therapist in my city will cost me at least 80-150 dollars per session. Even the most expensive theragun costs around 400 and it totally works for soreness and knots. And it works even better if you combine it with some mobility routine and magnesium oil ;)
@kitstertang
8 ай бұрын
only the incr bloodflow on muscles is already worth it. Resultwise. But the BIGGER upsideS which has not been mentioned are: 1/ effort taken to archieve the similar result (almost effortless), 2/ time taken to archieve same result (less time). 3/ compared to massage by therapist the costs is low in the mid and long run.
@firstlast2386
9 ай бұрын
Also olympic athletes, NBA and NFL use it between breaks. These guys are pushing their body to the limit for millions of dollars so I trust their regiment.
@360.Tapestry
Ай бұрын
i started a new job where i walk for about 9 hours. my quads and some underlying muscles were sore. i took a massage gun to them before bed and it greatly reduced the soreness. the next day, i got out of bed and my calves were tight. i put the massage gun to them for about 10 seconds each side and i was back to moving around normally. did that speed up my recovery? i don't know and, to some extent, i don't care. that wasn't the utility i was in need of - i didn't want to walk around all stiff and sore the whole day and it helped with that
@xecydez
Жыл бұрын
Nice. I bought one of this for “other” purpose now can i use it for fitness
@PictureFit
Жыл бұрын
Oh that's cool! What else do you use the massage gun f---... oh.
@damassonlepcha6160
Жыл бұрын
i just brought a massager today wtf
@Jeffdachefz
Жыл бұрын
use it right after the workout, shit clears out the lactic acid like crazy imo.
@yungzed
3 ай бұрын
@@Jeffdachefzlactic acid doesnt cause soreness, thats a myth
@SantomPh
Жыл бұрын
the biggest advantage is for people who are ticklish to the point of muscle stiffness. Autonomous massage using a gun helps a lot more than people know.
@saint82scarlet
Жыл бұрын
I bought one as I have a rotar cuff injury on one shoulder. I will say, that it does relax me before a work out, however, far nicer when someone else is using it on me, they can get the angle that I just can't. However, noting I bought my for £20, it is definitely value for money, and I particularly enjoy it for relaxation and "good vibes" more than for improving muscle recovery
@gaigeeeeeee
Жыл бұрын
One really important thing is finding a good head for the massager, mine came with 3 or 4 and one of which is a C-shaped head that conforms to the muscle you're using it on, that one has given me the most benefit, but there are plenty of other options out there. Mine also has a heating option that warms it up by a little bit, I don't use the function very often, but when I do it's pretty great. Wpuld definitely recommend.
@dhkim3986
Жыл бұрын
Got one for under 20 bucks and it's life changing.
@M3G4FR34K
Жыл бұрын
Excellent, informative content as usual!
@vikingthedude
Жыл бұрын
I've seen one of these on my mom's nightstand
@pandozmc
Жыл бұрын
I've never head of massage guns in the context of sports or working out. Just always wanted one for... well, massaging!
@Qwerty-xh7hj
Жыл бұрын
sus
@jeffs3119
Жыл бұрын
I do martial arts and get sore every now and then. It’s great to have when my GF can’t give me massages. The negative is the lack of happy endings.
@Lowtan
Жыл бұрын
I was looking at these a couple years ago. Thanks for the video
@PictureFit
Жыл бұрын
Np
@jarivanderheijden5551
Жыл бұрын
I used to have hella back cramps on my bench during PL meets. Massage gun before every attempt on my lower back fixed it for me
@KAANTAMTUNALI
Жыл бұрын
it def helps your injuries and recovery time, it works for me like a wonder
@Drinkyoghurt
6 ай бұрын
Say what you want, I've tried physio, dry needling, foam rolling, yoga and practically everything under the sun to fix my insanely tight hamstring muscles. You know what fixed it? 2 stretching session with a massage gun targeting the knots I had. It instantly fixed something I struggled with for YEARS, and at the cost of basically one physio session. These days I barely have any knots anywhere, but when I do the massage gun quickly gets rid of them. Just for that they're worth it in my book, whatever the research says.
@LucyTgirly
8 ай бұрын
i used to work for a company called therabody, they make a massage gun called theragun, it is a scam, it doesn't do what it says it does
@isaacclarke3037
Жыл бұрын
I like how you site your sources
@madimc
7 ай бұрын
Oh man I love mine. I use it almost every day in areas that are hard to stretch or get at with a foam roller. Way cheaper than massage therapist.
@michaelelkin9542
Жыл бұрын
Weather it helps you or not, there is no need to spend hundreds on a massage gun. The $20-30 Amazon option is just as good, if not exactly the same as the expensive ones.
@ShadowDestroyers
Жыл бұрын
Massage gun changed my life. Have minor nerve damage from injury and muscles that tighten up literally overnight even stretching doesn't work as well as it should. Massage gun before bed and I can sleep without feeling borderline cramping. I wake up more refreshed. If you are stiff and stretching doesn't work and foam rollers are annoying to you, massage gun is just fine.
@ryuno2097
11 ай бұрын
I had a stiff neck and shoulder because I had slept in the wrong position. I did use the massage gun on my neck and shoulder and it did help fixing them.
@ATurkeySandwichGAME
Жыл бұрын
My mom is a massage therapist. She uses them quite a bit but she says they are just one tool she uses
@PictureFit
Жыл бұрын
Mom sounds wicked smaht.
@chrisgriffin6779
Жыл бұрын
I got mine for like $40 a few years ago and it has really come in handy especially after long spartan races.
@JoshBenware
Жыл бұрын
If you have an actual job and it causes tight muscles, it's definitely worth it. My job causes my traps and upper back to always be knotted up. The massage gun helps a lot and helps me to get injured less. If you have no job and just go to the gym, probably not worth it.
@vasilikik8609
Жыл бұрын
Gym causes tight muscles too (and a lot more)
@JoshBenware
Жыл бұрын
@Vasiliki K nah, it's not the same. Lifting weights will get you sore. Carrying awkward objects with one side of you body all day long will cause asymmetrical knots. It's completely djfferent for being sore and tight.
@vasilikik8609
Жыл бұрын
@@JoshBenware in this case it's acceptable... I know, there are a lot of jobs that are not healthy for the body long term
@Ett.Gammalt.Bergtroll
Жыл бұрын
I always thought they were poorly-disguised marital aids.
@Mods-Lover
5 ай бұрын
I just got my massage gun cause I have pain in calf muscles so I used it today, no more pain till now. It worked for me and i don't even used it for 5 min on each leg. Less than that
@gui_lampreia
Жыл бұрын
Hi PicFit, I'm currently thinking about taking magnesium can u make a video about it?
@calloforestis3126
Жыл бұрын
💪💪💪great vid
@championbob1642
Жыл бұрын
She took my gun and left now I have sore shoulder and a broken heart
@mach16j
2 ай бұрын
massage gun is crazy for knots
@aroundandround
Жыл бұрын
I bought a massage gun a couple years back and haven’t used it in a couple years.
@taoin5560
Жыл бұрын
I have two massage guns and have definitely had improved recovery, however I am older so I don’t think this would apply to everyone. I use to take 3 days to fully heal/rest and recover. Now if I use it at least once before bed I recover in a day. I also use it in the mornings if I am going to workout to warm up the muscle groups I am doing.
@user-kx7vv8or7k
Жыл бұрын
It's called 'placebo'
@yosemitesam9576
9 ай бұрын
@@user-kx7vv8or7kIn double blind tests they manage to figure out that its *not* placebo lmao.
@chrisrascon969
Жыл бұрын
I strained my calf and was told to massage my calf for twenty minutes… I can feel where is most tender, and massage it for maybe three minutes by hand, but when I started using my massage gun
@oj6286
Жыл бұрын
Nice AltF4 soundtrack at the end
@andremedeiros4275
Жыл бұрын
These are also good to use together with the vacuum to clean your car ahah
@alex96super
Жыл бұрын
Hey picfit or anyone in the comments, I got in a long boarding accident. Fell on my back and bumped my knees along the way. Got back on my board and went on the way. Two days later, I go and squat. I was able to complete my work out. But my knees swelled up. Now 3 months later. It seems like my knees feel pain a lot quicker. I’m only able to about 60% of the weight since the first time returning from the fall. I notice swelling occurs almost immediately. I guess I’m wondering if there are any exercises or any expectations I can have. I’m still able to run and hike with near zero pain. If that means anything ?
@PictureFit
Жыл бұрын
I would ask your doctor for help, friend.
@kuhuihuhfuihuih2308
Жыл бұрын
Whenever I experience stiffness in my neck that results in a headache, I use a massage gun for a few minutes. It works every time.
@pickleyeet8844
Жыл бұрын
The main effect my massage gun has is to make my mum suspicious when I use it (innocently) at night before bed and she hears it vibrating through the wall
@WhiskersAndWords
Жыл бұрын
I really like my theragun. Even if it doesn't do as much, I still feel value out of it
@JimmyJoeBob
7 ай бұрын
Works wonders on foot cramps.
@keeper_of_memes4747
Жыл бұрын
could you make a video on beginners need to be doing at the gym?
@pierrepier1270
Жыл бұрын
Got mine as a bday present so it worked out and it was smaller so convenient.
@jamie5mauser
Жыл бұрын
What about breaking up painful muscle knots? That’s what I care about
@Kevscabsdeletedvideos
Жыл бұрын
I think they're pretty helpful for leg doms/sore legs. Everywhere else I don't need it
@actomobile
Жыл бұрын
The best use I've seen is for separate dusts to clean carpets
@gasparsigma
Жыл бұрын
Is there any detail on what types of massagers were used in the research? E.g. jackhammer motion vs. circular motion vs. vibration?
@Seventy5Percent
Жыл бұрын
I have found that my massage gun almost instantly soothes my restless leg syndrome after about a 10 minute session. It's the only thing I've found that works. YMMV. But man, does it feel good after a rough workout.
@MattyDCCollins
10 ай бұрын
you just saved me $50 thanks! foam roller it is!
@sohamthedude
Жыл бұрын
Please make a video on taking glycerin as pre workout.
@hulkman245
Жыл бұрын
Bought one about it 2 years ago... it's still in the box
@padraigmaclochlainn8866
Жыл бұрын
It made my sore neck a pinched nerve
@Aisenheim
Жыл бұрын
Empirically I can say it works on me. Not a magic tool, but it is way better than nothing when sore af and don't want to put even more energy into relaxing with a foam roller
@Qwerty-xh7hj
Жыл бұрын
if you want a magic tool, search up magic wand massager
@pararera6394
Жыл бұрын
Wait, it's used for massage??? 😐
@anamethatsnottakenalready
2 ай бұрын
I use it to vibrate dust out of my car seats. Works great.
@Rising.consciousness
Жыл бұрын
It gave me rsi/vibration damage to the gun holding hand…
@mrabc3621
Жыл бұрын
I got one on sale only $79, totally worth it
@ominaroust1109
Жыл бұрын
wait, these are actually for massaging something above your waist?
@IL_Bgentyl
Жыл бұрын
I feel like a large difference is many people are more likely to use a massage gun vs stretching.
@seeyapleb986
Ай бұрын
thanks for vid
@theyoungone5034
2 ай бұрын
Massage gun are here to stay, dont care about the science data, i had stifness and tension everywhere causing limited blood flow to my feet, This massage gun took that away and now i have alot more feeling in my feet and i can walk withiht any pain
@AMAMBT
Жыл бұрын
never tried it and i think it is inactive as we are not the same , for soreness a hot bath is fine for me
@ehabmamdouh9519
Жыл бұрын
Hey:)) just sharing my thoughts on a video that i decided to move on and don’t buy a massage gun then after i read comments i found I still want to try 😅
@lootmaster1337
Жыл бұрын
I got one, usually use it the day after a long workout when i wake up with a cramp. Could i just rub in some tigerbalm for 5minutes? Sure, but it's just a click button hold while watching yt videos.
@Thehoneybadger90
Жыл бұрын
But what about muscle stiffness or idk how its called in english, im a spanish speaker and as a runner, when we train hard before a half marathon or a marathon we have appointments with therapist that massage really hard muscle knots
@ivanfranco340
7 ай бұрын
Got one for Christmas so 🤷♂️
@thundergod7344
7 ай бұрын
😂😂same
@Dop4miN
Жыл бұрын
Alright, just bought one. Let's see how it goes :)
@boss-yp3sf
2 ай бұрын
How its going
@Dop4miN
2 ай бұрын
@@boss-yp3sf used it once or twice and forgot about it honestly.
@abhayrohit
Жыл бұрын
i have one and i use it for everything other than massaging
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