126 How Massage Guns Work

The Body Nerd Show

Have you ever wondered how massage guns work? It's a handheld device used on soft tissue that vibrates at a pre-determined frequency. They're designed for muscle relief but look a lot like something you find in a garage.

But they can be super helpful when it comes to reducing soreness and increasing range of motion.

As I've started using mine more frequently, I wanted to learn more about the science of how your body responds to vibrational massage and what's actually happening.

So if you have a massage gun or just are curious how they work...today's episode is for you!

You’ll learn:

• How massage guns work
• If percussive massage really makes a difference
• And the most effective way to incorporate them into your self-care

All the links:

• Shop Massage Guns www.aewellness.com/massagegun
• Konrad, A., Glashüttner, C., Reiner, M. M., Bernsteiner, D., & Tilp, M. (2020). The Acute Effects of a Percussive Massage Treatment with a Hypervolt Device on Plantar Flexor Muscles' Range of Motion and Performance. Journal of sports science & medicine, 19(4), 690–694. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7675623/
• Martin, J. (2021, January 20). A critical evaluation of percussion massage gun devices as a rehabilitation tool focusing on lower limb mobility: A literature review. https://doi.org/10.31236/osf.io/j9ya8
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