How To Use A Massage Gun - Risks, Benefits, Best Settings
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
- Massage gun benefits may be over-hyped by sales talk, but some of these are actually backed up by research. In this video, sports physio Maryke Louw talks about why using a massage gun is her favourite way of self-massage. She also explains how to use a massage gun and warns against mistakes like using a massage gun on your neck, head, and other high-risk areas.
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📚Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:51 Evidence-based benefits of massage guns
00:02:20 Side effects of using a massage gun
00:03:38 Contra-indications (when and where not to use a massage gun)
00:08:15 How to use a massage gun for best results
00:08:37 Where to use a massage gun
00:09:24 Best massage gun settings
00:10:45 Massage gun pressure
00:11:29 How often to use a massage gun
00:11:46 How we can help
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References:
Ferreira, R. M., et al. (2023). "The Effects of Massage Guns on Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 8(3): 138.
Mak, R. K., et al. (2023). "Embolization of a Massage Gun-Induced Pseudoaneurysm in the Supraclavicular Fossa." Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 34(9): 1637.
Sams, L., et al. (2023). "The Effect Of Percussive Therapy On Musculoskeletal Performance And Experiences Of Pain: A Systematic Literature Review." International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy 18(2): 309-327.
Sulkowski, K., et al. (2022). "Case report: vertebral artery dissection after use of handheld massage gun." Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine 6(2): 159.
Roehmer, C., et al. (2022). "ID: 15833 Paracervical Muscle Edema After the Use of High-Percussion Massage Gun." Neuromodulation 25(4): S56.
Masters, A., et al. (2022). Hemothorax After Use of Percussion Massage Gun: A Case Report. C43. CASE REPORTS: PLEURAL DISEASE DILEMMAS, American Thoracic Society: A4172-A4172.
Jiancheng Mu, M. and W. Fan (2022). "Lens subluxation after use of a percussion massage gun.” Medicine 101(49):p e31825
Lai, A. C.-H., et al. (2021). "Massage gun-induced ocular injury-A case report." Indian Journal of Ophthalmology-Case Reports 1(4): 702-703.
Chen, J., et al. (2021). "Rhabdomyolysis after the use of percussion massage gun: a case report." Physical Therapy 101(1): pzaa199.
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✅ Fusion Black Pro massage gun: geni.us/wuunu2
✅ Eleeels massage gun: geni.us/TXrF8
✅ TheraGun mini massage gun: geni.us/76RttpD
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I just bought the massage gun and try to find how to use it properly. Saw your video was very useful. Thanks for sharing.
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..
One of the most educational videos on this topic. Thanks
You're welcome!
Wonderful, thank you!
Our pleasure!
Excellent explanation, much appreciated.
You are welcome!
Thank you for your advice. Unfortunately, I'd used the massage gun on my neck & shoulder area before I found your video.
Thanks very informative.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you coach. Really useful information.
My pleasure!
This was very helpful and practical thank you
You're welcome!
Thanks for the tendon healing advice. My right forearm tendon finally completely healed after 2 years.
You're welcome!
Thank you for such a detailed informative video. It's everything that I ever wanted to know about massage guns usage.
You're welcome!
Straightforward, to the point, informative, useful, and comprehensive - great video, thanks for sharing this
Thanks for watching!
Very useful, thank you.
Glad to hear that!
Great unbiased video!
Thanks!
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.
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.
Glad you found it helpful!
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.
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You're very welcome!
Very good information!
My partner and I used ours to massage our backs after gym sessions but stopped doing it.
Thanks for sharing
How much
Is it good for sciatica nerve pain thanks for your help i just bought it
I can't really answer that without assessing you - ask your physio - they are best placed to know what is right for your case of sciatica.
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.
@@SportsInjuryPhysio hi thank you very much for this, it makes much more sense now
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woah this is very strange, i used my massage gun i got for Christmas today, and now this video comes out😂
New fear unlocked 😢
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 UA-cam, it seems UA-cam is reading my mind but I think it’s bc of information sharing on internet. It’s only a thought.
@kittybluett8887 I'd never searched it up, only asked my parents for it. I followed this page anyway and it came up
@@littlepastys there’s your answer, you were following that page.
@kittybluett8887 there's my answer to what😂
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
Thanks for the info
I noticed the IT band wasn't mentioned in your diagrams? Is it ok to use it on the IT band?
Yes, that should be fine - just be gentle because it is a pretty sensitive area.
is it ok to use before sleep ( like 2-3 hours before )
I don't know of any reason not to.
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.
Make sure you watch the video and go get an opinion from an expert.. don't just blindly massage gun your self all the time!
It should be OK as long as you use it on the bottom of the foot, a low setting and only spend about a minute with gentle pressure.
@@SportsInjuryPhysio thanks for taking to give me feedback 😀
I have CKD is it ok to use the gun as long as I don’t use it over the kidney area?
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.
Is it okay to message my calves since there massive cus i play football and they hurt after a session?
Yes, as along as you follow the guidelines and don't go crazy with it.
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.
You mentioned it could cause problems if you have kidney disease, but I can't see the study. Could you please post the study. Thanks
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.
i've been using a massage gun for 3 years on and around my neck and face. im terrified now.
You should be. Suprised your eyeballs haven’t started bulging from your sockets yet 😅
Avoid massaging areas with a healing fracture!
Thank you
You're welcome
Who in the hell is using a massage gun on their face?
Those were my thoughts as well! In the reported cases, the reason was to try and relieve headaches...I guess pain can make you a bit desperate.
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.
Well i feel stupid because me😂
@@ODessa002 I have so many questions, first off, WHY?
@@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?
but i we use it twice a week, no harm in that
It can be great if you use it in a sensible way.