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Introduction

An Electric Gun Massager gun ,which is also called as Percussion Massager. It is just like a drill machine but only meant to be used for muscle relaxation purpose. Gun Massager is a type of tool which is mainly used for the massage of any muscles which gets stiffed after a workout or any type of injury. Massager gun is a device which soothe our body by melting away the knots and also beneficial for increasing the circulation of blood in the body by their vibrating principles.

The Massager gun has its own types and varieties that focus on their target muscles which is need to be relax or deliver a particular type of massage. These gun massager is work effortlessly on smaller areas such as– Feet, Hands, Calf muscles, Hamstrings and Deltoid muscles but it is also be used on the wider part of the body like Gluteus maximus and all the other Gluteal muscles, Quadriceps.

The Gun Massager works very quickly and repeatedly punching the body and also triggering the blood vessels to dilate. The Gun massager is handled device that delivers rapid bursts of pressure into the muscle tissues. These Gun Massager is mainly used to relieve the soreness of the muscles which improve the flow of blood and enhance the recovery of the muscles after a workout or any sports.

Principle of Gun Massager

This Gun Massager is mainly used on the principle of Vibration technique. This device used percussive therapy which achieved by rapid tip movement which deliver the pressure on tissues and massage to the myofascial tissues which enhance the flow of blood and also reduces the myofascial restriction and tension and increases the range of motion of joints , alleviate pain.

Types of Massage Gun

There are many types of gun massager which is mainly designed to cater to different needs and each muscle groups and also has different intensity, speed and vibrating power.

Mini Massage Gun- These Massage guns are portable version of massage gun. They are lighter and smaller, they have very few speed settings and has power but they are compact and easy to travel,

Standard Massage Gun- These are very common type and are mainly designed for common use . These massage gun has multiple settings for speed and intensity and also interchangeable massage head for different type of muscle areas.

Features of Gun Massager

  • It has different massage modes.
  • It Provide soothing heat to the tissues.
  • It has interchangeable intensity and power mode.
  • It enhances the blood circulation.
  • It enhances the mobility of the joints.
  • It has setting for timer and reset.

Indication

  • Soreness of the muscles- The gun massager helps to increase the flow of blood which helps to alleviate the soreness of the muscles.
  • Myofascial release- The massage gun helps to release the tightness of fascia , connective tissues which is surrounded by the the muscles.
  • Chronic pain Conditions- People having chronic pain such as Arthritis and fibromyalgia ,the gun massager enhance relief by releasing the tight muscle and improves flexibility and mobility of the joints.
  • Rehabilitation and recovery of the injury- Gun massager is often used by the Physical Therapist for rehabilitation from the injury.
  • Stress Relief- The vibrating effect of the gun massager helps in the relief of stress by calming down the tense muscles mainly shoulder and neck.
  • Injury prevention- Using Gun massager on the daily basis helps to increase the flexibility of the muscles and balance and reduces the risks of strains and injuries.
  • Warm up before any physical activity- Using massage gun before any outdoor games or physical activity such as workout helps to stimulate muscle tissues and increases the flow of blood which helps to reduces
  • Muscle Stiffness- A massage gun helps to alleviate the soreness of the muscle by increasing the flow of blood and reducing the tightness of the muscles.

By Aisha

I am a student of physiotherapy bringing theoretical knowledge for you all on my website that is physiocontent.com which will surely beneficial for the medical student and other people.

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