How to Use a Massage Gun to Loosen Tight Neck & Shoulders
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
- Here’s how to use a percussion massage gun to relax your own neck and shoulders: which areas to focus on, where & when NOT to use the percussion massager, purchase tips for buying a massage muscle gun, the recommended usage time, and some important tips!
0:00 Intro
0:19 WHEN to use a massage gun… and when NOT to!
0:37 Do this test FIRST!
1:03 WHERE NOT to use a massage gun
1:35 Where to focus
2:01 5 IMPORTANT tips
2:45 Recommended usage time
3:07 Massage Gun purchase tips
3:24 Avoid the causes of tight shoulders
Massage pistols increase blood flow in muscles, break up adhesions, and the vibration effects can even help to mobilise joints. But you need to know the correct muscle gun techniques and which massage guns heads to use to get the most relief from tension, tightness and trigger points. It's important to know where to use a massage gun to avoid bones, arteries, and important nerves. So, whether you have theragun, hypervolt, hyperice, or a good old Bob and Brad massage gun, watch this video to find out how to use a massage gun on your shoulders and neck.
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I have watched over 20 videos about massage guns and this is far the greatest
Thanks Kami! Very nice of you.
Thank you for showing clear and straightforward instructions on areas best to avoid and how to use the massage gun in the proper areas!
Thanks Sandy! Very nice of you to comment.
Short, clear, and concise. We need more videos like this on youtube. Thank you so much for preventing me from hurting myself. Can't wait to try out my new purchased massage gun :)
No worries, Beny. The massage guns should really come with better instructions. Glad to help
really thankful to your tutorials, the clarification and explanation in your massage gun videos are most likely the best I can see on UA-cam
Many thanks, Oscar!!
What's your favorite place to use your percussion massager? The soles of the feet are awesome with the foam ball at about 50% vibration rate! If leaves your feet tingling for a couple of minutes afterwards.
Which massage gun would you recommend for personal home use ?
@@timsmith2279 Theragun Any of this brand , but I prefer the triangle shaped one. It’s small and portable. I’ve had mine for years and still works great 😃
God knew I needed this and used the algorithm to lead me to here. I brought a massage gun as an impulse buy while in pain and haven't been using it bc I really didn't know what I was doing. Thanks for the clear instructions!
No worries!
Usage time for massage guns should be... 2 minutes maximum in any area per day.
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What happens if I already used it for the back of my neck? I have a head ache from it because my head was vibrating a lot
Great video. Summary, the do's and don'ts, the images make it so easy to understand. Thanks!!
Any time! Cheers!
Thanks, great video! Very succinct, yet with many useful tips and practical insights. Love how some people take 15mins to cover the same points while you do it a bit over 3.
Thanks. I do try to keep it short. Sometimes it's hard to decide what to cut out (if it's helpful info or just boring)... so thanks for your comment!
Ugh thank you SO much I just followed the green L shapes and the little areas you circled as OK to massage. Feel so much better thanks so much cousin
Wonderful!🙌
Excellent video and very helpful information, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for showing where not to use the device because I was literally going to get one today until I saw your video. Every where you stated not to use it is where my pain is. Again, thanks you saved me not just money but time in returning. 🤗
Glad to help!
This video is much appreciated, gratitude!
A pleasure!
My mom has one of these but she doesn't have any sore muscles 🤨
She must be very proactive! 😇
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😂😂😂😂
Your mom? or you? 😏
@@wt1272 caught me red handed dawg
This is very important to know.I used it and ended up at the doctors with so much pain in my lower back.
Yes, you are not the only one. The instructions are usually inadequate. 2 minutes maximum in any area!
Which muscle group in my neck would cause pain up and over the right side of my head to behind my eyeball?
I have the same problem, for years now.
Normally, the suboccipital muscles, in the upper neck.
(But sometimes the upper trapezius muscle can irritate the same sub-occiptal nerves because the nerves have to pass through this muscle before going to the front of the head)
Did you ever get a fix for this? I’ve been dealing with it for a year 😢
@@limitedshorty555 Yes I did find a fix. I called an Osteopath and when I described my pain to him he knew exactly where the issue was. I had relief after the first treatment.
I'm borrowing a friend's massage gun for the weekend to test it out. This video is exactly what I needed. Thanks.
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Great simple video😃
Thanks!
Thank you, thank you! I got one but afraid to use , this help a lot 👍
No problem 👍
Excellent explainer video on how to properly use a massage gun. Manufacturers would benefit from offering something similar for buyers. I know would have like to known this before I bought mine. Thanks for making this video for us, its going to help.
Cheers Shane! (Yes, the manufacturer info is pretty bad, eh?)
THANK YOU! Very very useful informaționale !❤️
You're so welcome!
Thanks for this, I'm using the same type of massager.
You're welcome
great guide
Wow. Thanks so much. I would have made some mistakes on when and how to use mine 😳. This is the 2nd video of yours I've seen (the 1st was about muscles knots). You have a new subscriber 🙂.
Thanks Essie!
Thank you so much 🤎
Great info
My pleasure!
I plan to order one! Great straight forward video! :)
Great! I have a video about which massage guns are the best too. That may help
@@BodyFixExercises I will watch for sure! :)
almost bought one before watching this video. was almost going to do everything opposite of what's presented here. lol. thanks for the tips!
Glad to help!
Thank you for this! I wasn't sure whether you were supposed to press or just allow it to provide its own pressure.
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Thank you for your video. I just got one of these because a low bicycle handle and travel bags have left me with some back and neck pain. Sadly, with a shorter handle that i wish it had. On the user manual, the ball-shaped adapter is recommended for the upper back, while the U shaped is for the lower back. I don’t understand this one. Are we supposed to target the area surrounding the spine, keeping the bones aligned with the concave of the U? Jackhammering the shoulder blades seems to be a bad idea.
Thanks for this fantastic video! Question, what should I do in case of Inflamation muscle? Apply cold or hot water? Or what else can be done? Thanks in advance and once more for the amazing content!
For inflammation always cold. This video explains... ua-cam.com/video/ITZvHXUyKuo/v-deo.html
Fill bath with cold water and add ice. Jump in and relax. After the first 30 seconds or so… the cold feeling will go away and you can lay there for a good 10 minutes 😃
Very good! thanx 🙂
Thank you too!
Thanks 😊
You're welcome! Thanks for commenting
Thank you 🙏
No probs!
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Thanks so much. This is the video I SHOULD have watched before I used my massage gun! I used it incorrectly and ended up with swelling and bruising and a weeklong break from any massage.
Yes, I think this is more common than people think. It's easy to overdo it with these massage guns
There is a special place in heaven for people like him.
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thank you for this video, love the ancient Egyptian papyrus in back😊
Glad you enjoyed... both!! 😉
Thank you very much
Any time!
Love this video
Cheers! 🙏
I'm using these before i know how to used... I using the massager in the upper part of the neck and now i feel like dizzy day by day. What Will happen to me?
Fantastic video, thank you
Thank you!
thanks for the great info
Any time!
@@BodyFixExercises 🙏
so good explation, doctor! I bought one almost like this one, but there's no instructions such with benefits as you showed in this video. really thanks... congratulations! just to be sure: I have pain in my left shoulder, with some inflamations, but I was making massage around this area even above this area thinking that it could be good to get free some toxins. So I really cant do this, right?
You can only use the massage gun on the neck if you use the foam ball tip and use it on its SIDE.
I'm hoping to do a quick video on it this week or next week
@@BodyFixExercises great.. and thank you for answer me... waiting for the next video about
Thank you. This was helpful!!! 😁
I'm so glad!
muito bom o vídeo!
🙏🙏🙏🙌
I used to change gears at 3, 2.5 and 2 to reach fourth gear! But of course dynamically! Not too hard but not gently at all.
How does it look like regarding to fuel consumption??
No bad but the carby gets a bit blocked if you rev her too hard
Also can you make a full body guide for the anatomy of the body for the proper use of massage guns. I would like to be educated so I'm not to harm myself because I recently just purchased a similar model that you own. And I really really need to know how to massage the heart cause I believe it can help me out. I'm only 26 and my heart is literally in so much pain just breathing and I know your knowledge can save me. If you could tag me in the creation of making this video you will literally have saved my life.
A massage machine will not reach the heart because it's protected by the rib cage. In any case, I do not recommend using a massage gun over the heart.
If your heart hurts you need to get an examination from a medical doctor asap.
If the doctor says you heart is ok, (and your gall bladder, which can refer pain over that area at the back), what you may be experiencing could be referred pain from the rib joints.
In which case try this...
ua-cam.com/video/vpfbbxp67le/v-deo.html
Hi @bodyfixexercises, the test at the start to see if your neck is tight I have head for ages when I tilt me head back. I do martial arts & weight training, had that area tight for as long as I can remember. How can I improve this area please, is just icing it enough? Cheers
By far, the most common cause of pain on neck extension is jammed joints at the base of the neck...
If the vertebral joints between about C6-T3 don't move enough, the ones above are forced to move too much during extension, and this causes the inflammation. It's extremely common. (Stress and spending too much time looking down at mobiles & computers causes restriction in the C6-T3 area) It makes your shoulders feel tight all the time.
Icing it will reduce the inflammation, but to fix the underlying restriction you usually need to see a chiropractor, especially if it's chronic. If they are a skilled chiropractor, and can localise their adjustments to the right area, this will give you huge relief. (It's the most common problem I see in my office)
You can try releasing it yourself using the following technique ( ua-cam.com/video/rZMHZZKRD0I/v-deo.html ) but the more chronic it is the harder it is to release it yourself.
Good luck!
@@BodyFixExercises Thank you for the fast response and the great info. I wouldn't mind visiting a chiropractor, but I want to make sure I can find a good one that will help me as quickly as possible, and not try to string the recovery out to get more money. What are some signs to look out for when looking for a good chiropractor?
Yeah, it's tricky. The best way is to get local recommendations from people you trust. Here's a few thoughts on the subject ( sarriaquiropractica.es/en/how-do-you-know-if-a-chiropractor-is-good/ ) ...once you've actually tried a chiro, but to find one you need recommendations really. I'll be releasing a UA-cam Short on my new favourite exercise for restriction at the base of the neck soon, so keep an eye out for that. Good luck!
@@BodyFixExercises thank you for the explanation and self release video, this has helped me tremendously with my recurring shoulder pain! I even tried chin tuck exercises but nothing helped and nowadays I feel sick all the time 😭 until I tried this! God Bless you!!
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I actually got a massage gun a couple of days ago and i thought i new what i was doing straight of the bat however when i used thr u shaped attachment to maasage my neck it felt like my brian was being shacken violently that when i new these things are alot more powerful then i imagined and i needed proper instruction on how to use it. Thanks for the video. It really helped. I dont think the u shaped attachment is a good thing
How To Use A Massage Gun On Your Neck… SAFELY!
Without vibrating your head!
ua-cam.com/video/dUKNiJJ0hpE/v-deo.html
Hi great video will it help for a pinched nerve on the left hand side of the neck. Affecting my neck when I turn right shoulder and my arm. Kinda goes bit numb to. Will this device help. ))
Massage guns can sometimes help a vertebra stuck in a position that affects the nerve that goes down your arm, but this is the video you want...
How To Fix A Pinched Nerve In Neck Causing Arm Pain :
ua-cam.com/video/0zcNvVnKjCA/v-deo.html
@@BodyFixExercises thanks yes can feel it. Shoot down my neck to arm baby steps I think lol ))
Tq
Welcome
My trapezius has been KILLING me for over a year and a half!!! My right side feels like theres rocks in there!!! I need this!!!!
Check this out BC94...
The 5 BEST Exercises for Shoulder Tightness, Rhomboid Pain, or Arm Pain…
ua-cam.com/video/SQGkw8psTIk/v-deo.html
every few months i have this pain 0:53 ,its so bad i cant get out of bed and i started taking pain killer injections to handle it , i did an mri and x ray all it showed was loss of cervical lordosis, i am living in fear waiting for the next pain to happen, any suggestion besides icing ? or a video on how to reverse cervical lordosis, i like your videos they are short simple and straight to the point.
Don't worry about the lord of lordosis. I have plenty of patients with no curve. Try this ua-cam.com/video/0zcNvVnKjCA/v-deo.html
@@BodyFixExercises thank you very much
I use on my spine and it feels great!
My hairdresser used it on my back neck bone just under the brain.. now it is paining at one point and i am worried about my spinal cord vains
How bad is it for your brain if you use it up higher? I really like using it on my jaw muscles or right near my ear or my temples or even my eyebrows sometimes. I didn't realize it could be bad. Is this something that I should never do?
Use the foam ball and use it on the side. Watch this...
ua-cam.com/video/dUKNiJJ0hpE/v-deo.html
Hello please help me l have a massage gun just like that but there is a something broken inside the gun and it is rotating inside the gun and making noise how to open the gun and get it because l their are no screws to get into the gun
Hey, sorry but I'm no massage gun technician so I can't help you with that
I know you aren't supposed to use them on the front of your neck but sometimes I get scared running it up along the back side of the neck (up the traps basically) because it feels so close to that area. Unless I'm literally holding it under my jaw at the corner of my neck (which I never would), is it safe to assume running it along the muscles connecting the traps and the neck is safe?
Good question, johnulcer. The back of the neck is ok***(see below) but anything to the side of the neck (& front) is not good. I put the astericks there because for the vast majority of people, anything on the neck itself causes too much vibration in the brain. You don't want to be vibrating the brain. A lot of the muscles that extend up into the neck originate from below the neck so you'll get some benefit from working them at the base of the neck where the body broadens out into the shoulders.
An option that could be used is using the massage gun on its SIDE on the back of the neck with a foam ball. That way the percussion is not going into the body and vibrating the brain. There's not a lot of thick muscle in most people's neck, so even if you were to use a foam ball on its side you'd have to reduce the time there. (2 minutes maximum in any area is most massage gun manufacturer's recommendation but I'd stick to 30 seconds maximum of using the foam ball on its side at the back of the neck.) You're wise being careful in this area.
@@BodyFixExercises thanks!
I just got one and it has all the settings etc but is it normal to speed up a bit when you press on the spot
No. I've had several but none of them have sped up when pressed on a spot. However, I don't actually press down. You don't really need to.
That’s what mine does, I assume it’s intentional
It could be that some models do that. I've never noticed it but I never really press in much.
How do you massage the heart? I need help please
Please see my response to your other message, Chris
Why would the vibration be bad for the brain? Is it bad for your heart if you are under your shoulder blades? I've been using mine on the lowest setting all the way up my neck and seem fine, but now I'm worried..
The brain is more sensitive to impact that muscle like the heart, but if you don't feel any symptoms like dizziness etc, don't worry, especially if you've been using the lowest speed.
But use this technique on your neck from now on...
How To Use A Massage Gun On Your Neck… SAFELY!
ua-cam.com/video/dUKNiJJ0hpE/v-deo.html
Do you recommend this for Frozen Shoulder?
No, I wouldn't think it would help
@@BodyFixExercises Do you think massage gun is best for functional scoliosis?
icying is actually insanely overpowered strategy when your neck locks due to pain
i've been basically paralized from pain a few times and the last time i tried to ice it and it calmed down after a few hours enough for me to pop it and the pain was gone immediately
icying =11/10
When the pain is sharp, icing can really help.
(Heat is less helpful, I find. And it will increase inflammation. So, I never really recommend heat.)
@@BodyFixExercises i've never really felt relief from heating when it comes to my neck
icying has been great though
as long as you don't cause frostbite ofcourse :D
Hello doctor, please help me out.
What should i buy for nerve pain, body massager, or massage gun.
Please reply
Neither will help nerve pain.
This might... ua-cam.com/video/0zcNvVnKjCA/v-deo.html
@@BodyFixExercises thankyou so much
Hi , I used the massage Guns On the Bones Before Seeing this video , I didn't massaged them much , Is It harmful or what are The effects of doing it there?
It can bruise the bone. But if you don't feel anything don't worry
can you use this more than once a day...or is daily the best
I'd stick to once a day maximum
Can you still workout even with tightness in the neck and/or muscle knots in the shoulder blades or trapes o
r a pinched nerve?
Usually, yes.
Sometimes no with a pinched nerve
@@BodyFixExercises thank you. Your videos have been of immense help to me.
i like the explanation plus the pharon pic behind you is mine :-) i'm Egyptian 🙂
Ah! Cool!
What if you used it directly on youre spine and felt a sharp pain????
I got muscle spasm due to workout 🏋️♀️ in upper back left side near scapula , can I use massager please help me bcoz I am not getting sleep also 😢
Watch my "Rhomboid pain" video
Is the head vibration bad? I kinda like it
Yeah it's bad. Watch this...
ua-cam.com/video/dUKNiJJ0hpE/v-deo.html
@@BodyFixExercises I do thank you for the reply but that doesn't really explain why it's bad. I mean other than rattling your brain probably isn't super healthy
Love from Pakistan
cheers Doctor Vlogs
Can we use it on neck Hump
Yes. If it doesn't hurt
How do i get rid of inflammation?
Ice pack for 10 minutes at a time. Watch my video on heat and cold packs
Why does my shoulder blade burn? Should i avoid using massager there?
See my Rhomboid pain video
I put it on the scapula because it's where I feel so much pain, and the vibration like gives me some relief. I've been suffering from back upper pain since last year. It's horrible. I have tried everything 😢😢 don't know what else to do
Stefany! Do this!!
ua-cam.com/video/VpFBbxp67lE/v-deo.html
@@BodyFixExercises I will watch just now. Thanks 🙇🏾♀️
How to get this massage gun
Get the Bob and Brad C2 massage gun on Amazon.
How much price
A good massage gun costs about $100US. (Eg. Bob and Brad C2 massage gun on Amazon)
It was such a weird feeling, my mom did it and it hit like the back of my head and it felt so weird - is there anything that could be a consequence? Is it like bad that she hit that part? Because I didn’t like it and she had to stop and now I see this and that’s it’s wrong and I start to worry
Don't worry, if it was just a bit and there's no obvious dizziness or headaches after, you'll be fine
Can i use it everyday if the knots or trigger point remain painful?
Yes, you can use the massage gun every day, but if you have trigger points that persist in the shoulders, use the tennis ball to press on them up against a wall. I have a video on that. (If they continue, even with the this ball technique, it usually means that you're doing something each day to cause the knots, in which case you should watch my video on the cause of pain at the base of your neck)
Are those massagers linked in any way to hair loss?
They vibrated all the hair out of my head. 😜
@@BodyFixExercises I’m glad you got my humor and weren’t offended 😉
they need to make a wall mount for these devices. there is no way I could hold & reach
I've seen a few such things on Amazon but I'm not sure how well they work
Can the massage gun be used around the thighs
Yes, just avoid the knees and your hip bone where it protrudes at the side of your upper outer thigh.
If you need it, you can try the massager, I will recommend the most suitable massager for you to help you relieve your symptoms, I wish you good health every day
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100€ on Amazon. I like the "Bob & Brad C2"
Is a massage gun better than digital therapy?
Sorry Sadeep, I don't have any experience with digital therapy so I can't really say
Is massage gun safe in pregnancy for lower back pain ?
I personally would not use a massage gun in the lower back area with a pregnant lady. Shoulders yes, lower back and lower mid back no.
Thank you for the response ! @@BodyFixExercises
My chiropractor uses a hard head on upper traps and it causes so much vibration it causes tickling in my ear, is it bad or am i just being a little girl?
I personally wouldn't use a hard tip, but if there's no lasting symptoms it's probably ok.
But my advice: If it's uncomfortable, ask for something gentle... the foam tip or hollow head tip.
@@BodyFixExercises thanks, i get other symptoms but i think those are from my anxiety making me think i get head damage from these treatments
My brother once used massage gun on my upper spine on bone for 30 seconds could have that caused any serious injuries?
If it was only 30 seconds and you haven't experienced any headache, dizziness, nausea, etc you should be fine.
@@BodyFixExercises what’s the model number of this TONCUR massage gun you are using ?
Is it normal for the guns to get hot?
A bit yes, but I'd really only describe it as warm. (Not anywhere near a level where you'd be uncomfortable holding the warm end). Depends on how long you've got it on. I don't usually have it on for more than 5 minutes at a time TBO.
@@BodyFixExercises can the massage gun be used around the thigh region?
Name of product, cost & from where purchase ?
Bob and Brad C2 massage gun is the best. $100. From Amazon.
I have videos explaining which ones to buy and why
Increased blood flow increases inflammation? How‘s that?
More blood > more fluid > more inflammation. (Think of R.I.C.E. when you try to decrease inflammation. Rest, ice, compress, ELEVATE. You elevate a limb to reduce the blood flow and fluid pressure to minimize inflammation)
@@BodyFixExercises It depends on the kind of inflammation doesn't it? Training leads to inflammation too, yet we know for sure that you can recover faster if you increase blood flow to the areas you trained, i.e. by active recovery. RICE is for injuries.
I use it on my arteries and now I don't have high bloodpressure,. but maybe that's just me
Very risky! Please don't do that. You don't want to damage arteries or cause clotting or something serious
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No entiendo. Es un dicho?
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Great technique, but could be painful.
Go gentle
Nice Monster (watch) ;-)
Cheers! Love the Orange Monster!
so this is the answer why my neck was hurting even more after masagge gun...
What about legs)?
I have a video on that
@@BodyFixExercises thank you.. I have already watched it:)
Chiros are becoming physios nowadays! 😊
😜Hard to help people online with chiropractic. 🤷🏼♂️