Choose between three attachment heads—ball, dampener and thumb—to target specific areas and three massage gun colors to match. your gym fits. The Mini comes with a USB charger to keep the batterytopped up, though it’ll run for up to two hours on a single charge. Overall the HoMedics sling is easy to use—press the power button once for high intensity, twice for medium, and three times for low. The heated massage is a nice add-on; however, our tester noted that it took a few minutes to heat up. “Once it did,” she said, “that was a nice added feature.”

The heat setting feature in this massager is simply icing on the cake. It provides a comforting warmth to the massage effect like nobody’s business.This massage pillow features a powerful motor for a strong and sturdy massage. And, the unit is thoughtfully built to turn itself off after fifteen minutes to prevent you from unnecessarily keep going. While there are no formal guidelines for how long to use a massager, you shouldn’t use them too long, especially not in one place on your body. “There are reported cases of fascial damage from excessive massager use,” explains Dr. Lev Kalika, owner of New York Dynamic Neuromuscular Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy. “Patients should understand that massagers are not intended as self-treatment but rather as a supplemental tool. It is very easy to create fascial or cutaneous nerve damage if you use excessive pressure or excessive time under pressure.” Shiatsu massagers mimic the traditional Japanese massage therapy which delivers a deep, kneading massage with circular motions. These massagers contain ‘nodes’ that move around and apply pressure, like the fingers and palms of a massage therapist. Shiatsu is great for loosening painful knots, releasing chronic tension and improving circulation, and is a wonderful stress-reliever.

Electric muscle stimulation: With this type of therapy, a massager uses electrodes to send electrical impulses to the muscles, which causes them to contract. This thing comes with three different speed settings. The highest one offers a really deep massage for unmatched relaxation like no other similar product out there. At a glance, you’d never guess how good a stretch this mat gives you, especially once you start to move through the three intensity levels. It’s pretty expensive, but If you’re struggling with lumbar pain and tension, it’s well worth the price. It will leave you feeling energised but also incredibly relaxed, and much less tight. Plus, it’s easy to operate without moving, other than lifting a finger to operate the handheld control, and you can fold it for easy carrying and storage. What the editors say:“While the Theragun Mini looks much smaller than its full-size massage gun counterparts, it’s actually just as powerful and capable when the time comes for a deep massage. Add in the included carrying pouch, and you’ll find every excuse to take this massager on the go.”Throughout the test, we evaluated each massager for how effectively it relieved muscle tension and provided muscle relief, how comfortable it was to use, how intuitive and easy it was to operate, the different features and how functional they were, and the massager's value. In attention to ergonomics, we noted any devices—and particular settings—that caused pain or discomfort. Beyond being an effective massager, it was easy to use: "You just set it down, hit the power button, and lie down on it," our tester said, noting that its small shape made it easy to adjust and position to target specific areas.