BONDIR R2 PRO Massage Gun - Articulating Deep Tissue Back Massager with Extension Handle and 7X Heads Including Heated Attachment

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Jacklyn Plonski, an outpatient orthopedic and pediatric physical therapist, likens percussive therapy devices to using a foam roller or getting a professional physical therapy treatment. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

We found it nice to occasionally switch our grip, and doing so provided added leverage when we wanted to apply more pressure. It is quiet at its slowest speed, but we had trouble hearing a TV show while using it on its highest setting. But if you have a pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, it may interfere with the circuitry.

It comes with five attachments (one more than the Theragun Prime): four made of plastic (ball, bullet, flat, fork) and one made of a soft rubbery material (cushion). However, it advertises a Whisper-Quiet Motor that is only really evident on the lowest setting—it gets pretty loud once you go up in speed. The interchangeable attachments target and relieve different areas of the body and the exclusive extension handle ensures you relieve the most hard to reach areas.

Compared with the Prime, it has five attachments instead of four, a higher stall force (40 pounds versus 30 pounds), and an OLED display (instead of LED lights). If you find massage in general to be uncomfortable, or if you bruise easily, a massage gun might not be for you; a foam roller is another option, though using one can also come with a degree of discomfort. Most of the models we tried have a one-year warranty ( though one of our picks is covered for a lifetime).Powerful Percussion heps to relax muscles and ease tension which can also lead to increased mobility. Prior to WIRED, she was an assistant editor at Wirecutter and an assistant in the newsroom of The New York Times. The Theragun Sense focuses on simultaneous massage and breathwork with the aid of a Bluetooth-linked app. Otherwise, if you're new to percussive therapy this is a good option that gives you the full experience without breaking the bank.

The metal attachment reaches 126 degrees Fahrenheit and is controlled by a button directly on it, rather than the main button on the handle. The Soft Round attachment is constructed with a durable rubber shell, making an easy to clean, hygienic experience. Bondir R2 Pro Relieve and Recover Percussive Massage Gun in Black is the all-inclusive percussion massager that offers powerful, yet quiet relief.Put simply: Vibration therapy sends vibrations and constantly touches the surface of the skin, whereas percussive therapy uses pressure to get deeper into the muscle and glides on and off of the skin. Because of its size, some might gravitate towards using it for travel, but the two-hour battery life would necessitate also packing a charger.

Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. Why we like it: Light and comfortable to hold, the HoMedics Therapist Select Percussion Massager offers three speeds, the fewest of our picks (tied with the Therabody Theragun Mini 2nd Generation), topping out at 3,000 ppm. We haven't tried this version that was released in 2022, but it's nearly identical to the model we tested, just slightly smaller and lighter. The Lyric massager has a sleek look (it’s available in two colors) and weighs 1 pound (about half the weight of most of the massage guns we tested and noticeably lighter).The Therabody Theragun Elite is a souped-up, more-expensive version of one of our picks, the Therabody Theragun Prime. This probably isn't the best fit for a professional athlete constantly working their body to the max, but for everyday aches and pains, it's more than sufficient. Its small touch screen explains each of the four attachments and walks you through guided massages—or you can use it manually.