Read the massage-gun evidence
Massage guns may feel useful after training, but the research does not support every recovery claim. Here is what the evidence can and cannot tell us.
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What can a massage gun realistically help with?
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Decide whether a massage gun is worth it
Probably not for recovery. Two randomised trials found a five minute massage gun session after hard exercise did no better than resting for soreness, strength or range of motion, and one even saw slightly more soreness. It can feel good and help a warm up, but a cheap ball does most of the same job.
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