You really know how to use a massage gun?

You really know how to use a fascia gun?

Do you really know how to use a massage gun? I will list some taboos in this article.

Massage gun is really popular and easy to use sports relaxation products, some people say that the massage gun is very simple to use. In fact, this is not the case, the use of massage gun also has many precautions, sometimes improper use can even be dangerous.

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Taboos of using massage gun

1. Don't hit the joint

The massage gun is mainly used to relax the muscle and soft tissue. It is useless to hit the joint, and this "tough" way is easy to cause joint damage.

2. Not that the more powerful, the better

It is advisable to use at the same part for a total time of 3-5 minutes. Generally, there is no need to exert too much external pressure.

3. Not suitable for every part of body

Such as head, neck, heart, genital and bones.

A. Head

The head contains many vulnerable and sensitive positions, and are vital to the human body. What's more, in addition to protecting the bones, the head does not have too thick muscles and fascia to relax.

B. Side of the neck

These sites are densely populated with blood vessels and nerves, and the carotid sinus is in this location. Carelessness may cause cardiovascular reflex, lead to brain transient blood supply deficiency or interruption.

C. Collarbone

The fascia gun works well when you have sore shoulders, hitting from the back of the trapezius, but not the front of the Collarbone. This is where the muscles are thin and where the cervical vertebrae discharge from the brachial plexus and there is artery.

D. Underarm and medial arm

This is an important location of the brachial plexus, along with a lot of nerve tissue, which is also very weak and sensitive.

E. Bones

The spine, ankle, elbow, tail vertebra and other places where the bones are raised or around the joints are not recommended to use fascia gun, because it is easy to cause pain and injury.

How to use massage gun correctly?

1. Follow the texture and direction of the muscle.

2. Give proper force

Don’t press hard, put the fascia gun against the muscle, which will cause resonance, and enhance the effect of penetration and massage.

3. Keep moving
Don't keep hitting in the same position for too long.

4. Choose massage Head
Choose the right massage head for different positions.

2021/08/23

Beilide