In the previous article we explained the importance of recovering your muscles in the right way. We then indicated that proteins play an important role in muscle recovery, you now also know which food to eat. There is also a device that (in the beginning especially among athletes and top sportsmen) is of great importance for muscle recovery. As you can tell from the title, we are talking about the massage gun. In this article we are going to explain to you why this device is so special and how it can help you as an athlete.
How does a massage gun work?
A massage gun is a machine that actually looks a bit like a drill, of course there is no drill but a kind of massage ball. This ball goes up and down very quickly and stimulates a kneading massage to let your muscle tissue recover better. In addition, it is not just bumping what the massage gun does, it also vibrates and this ensures that you get a better blood circulation. There are also other benefits that you can achieve when using a massage gun:
Rehabilitation
A massage gun actually does the same thing that a massage therapist does, just like we see more often with machines, a massage gun does the job even faster. When you are suffering from an injury, it is important that you start rehabilitating in the right way. The massage gun can help you with that, because it ensures that your muscles will develop faster. In addition, you can also use it to fight pain and the massage gun is definitely a "stress reliever".
A healthy night's sleep
When you suffer from muscle pain, sleeping can sometimes be very difficult. Especially because we turn a lot in our sleep, which is why you wake up every time your muscles hurt. You can solve this problem with a massage gun, because it relaxes your muscles much more. Use the massage gun for about an hour before you go to sleep and you can go to sleep soundly.
Flexible muscles
When tightening your muscles it is important that you make sure that your muscles do not get stuck, otherwise there is a muscle knot. This muscle knot is a hardened spot on your body which is painful when you press on it. With a massage gun you make sure that this muscle knot is loosened, the machine does this by knocking and vibrating movements that can be felt deep in your muscles. This often occurs in the back, for which this back massage device is ideal. By the way, a massage gun is much more effective than a foam roller, this is because with a foam roller you only roll. The massage gun vibrates and punches very fast and thus you loosen a muscle knot much faster. You can also use a massage gun preventively, this way you prevent your muscles from getting hurt.
A more effective body
When you use a massage gun regularly, your muscles will wrap around your body better. This way you will have an athletic build and your body will be at its healthiest. It is important that this happens, because muscles can also be short and thick. Your muscles will therefore be less elastic and this increases the risk of injury.
Massage gun: not only for athletes
The massage gun is not only for athletes, even if you do little sport and sit on a chair a lot for example, it is a good idea to use this machine. When you don't do a lot of sports you will suffer from lazy muscles, this will cause your muscles to break down and you will have a lot more trouble with your joints. By using a massage gun for about half an hour a day, you ensure that your muscles become more active. Of course, don't forget to exercise, even if it's just a half-hour workout a day.
As you have read, there are many benefits from a massage gun, now it's up to you to experience this. Only then will you understand why we recommend this machine to everyone, young and old.
