Similarly, the battery level is shown on the right of the screen by a blue vertical line, which decreases as the battery is used up. Thanks to its popularity the original Mebak 3 percussion massage gun which was released back in early 2019 was updated in late 2020 to keep its edge over the competition and thanks to both its specifications and features it seems to have succeeded (solely based on sales numbers). Our results found that your personal needs for power, battery life and adjustability will somewhat dictate which is the best massage gun for you.

If you aren’t sure whether it’s safe to be using your massage gun for any reason, consult your doctor.

The Hypervolt 2 is Bluetooth enabled and connects to the straightforward Hyperice app, which, like the Theragun app, allows you to follow along with guided programs tailored to a specific sport, activity, or body part. A collection service is available and is charged depending on item, location and type of service requested. What we do know is that a massage gun cannot flush lactic acid from your muscles (that’s not how muscle soreness works). With a solid battery life, simple functionality, and not-too-loud sound—we could still hear a TV at normal volume while using it (unlike the bigger Therabody Theragun Prime)—this is a great entry option for someone looking to purchase a massage gun for the first time or for something to take on the go (it weighs 1 pound).

It has an auto shut-off safety feature which turns it off after 10 minutes, but you can restart it and use it for longer without any issue of overheating. We found it nice to occasionally switch our grip, and doing so provided added leverage when we wanted to apply more pressure. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions. A massage gun might appeal to you if you feel the effects of hunching over a phone or computer regularly or any other work-related aches and pains; if you face chronic tight spots, sore muscles, or other soft-tissue complaints; or if you simply enjoy the sensation of a percussive massage.When we ran the massage gun unattended for 15 minutes straight at various speeds, it did not overheat. The deep tissue massager it produces soften stiff muscles and soothe the tissue around them, which relieves muscle stiffness and soreness, promotes blood flow and produce a relaxing effect on the treated area. If you have accepted the item and discover damaged/missing parts within the package, please let us know immediately and we will arrange to send you replacement parts free of charge.

The Mebak 3 gets shipped in a white box that just has the company name and model number at the front.For post-activity recovery, relaxation, or targeted attention on a tight spot, spend one to two minutes per area, holding the massage gun gently but steadily on knots or tender areas as tolerated. The Theragun Prime sounds like a small power tool when it turns on and remains relatively noisy; we had a hard time simultaneously watching TV and tending to our hamstrings. The one knock I found is in its design: The gun itself is bulky and top-heavy, making it difficult to maneuver. DOMS is an unavoidable side effect of training and pushing your limits, but using a massage gun can help you recover quickly.