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Massagers are hand-held recovery tools for working on tight muscles at home or after training. Supps247 currently stocks two of our own: a percussive massage gun with 10 speed settings and 8 interchangeable heads, and a curved back and neck trigger point tool that lets you reach your upper back and shoulders without help.

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Massagers: buying guide

What a massage gun can and cannot do

A 2023 systematic review of 11 studies found that massage guns can help short-term range of motion, flexibility and some recovery measures, such as reducing muscle stiffness after a fatiguing workout. The same review found no improvement, and sometimes a drop, in strength, balance, speed, agility and explosive performance. In practice that means a massage gun suits your cool-down or a rest day better than the minutes right before a heavy lift or sprint.

Massage gun or trigger point tool?

  • Massage gun. A powered, percussive device. Change the head to suit the muscle group and adjust the speed to the intensity you want. It works well on larger muscles such as quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves.
  • Back and neck trigger point tool. A curved, hand-held tool. You press its trigger points into tight spots across your back, neck and shoulders. It is compact and easy to carry to the gym, office or home.

What to look for

  • Speed range. More settings let you start gently and build up.
  • Attachments. Different heads suit large muscles, smaller areas and bony regions you should work around.
  • Battery display. Our massage gun has an LED screen showing battery level.
  • Portability. A compact manual tool is easy to take anywhere.

How to use a massager

  • Read the instructions on the label and start at a low speed or light pressure.
  • Keep the head moving over the muscle rather than holding it in one spot.
  • Work around bones, joints and the front of the neck.
  • Stop if it hurts, and see a physiotherapist or doctor about any injury, numbness or pain that does not settle.

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Sources: Ferreira et al. 2023, The effects of massage guns on performance and recovery: a systematic review.

Order online with Australia-wide delivery, free on orders of $100 or more, or visit a Supps247 store in Melbourne, regional Victoria or Brisbane to compare products in person before you buy. Members can use our price match guarantee on full-priced items.

Massagers: questions and answers

Should I use a massage gun before or after training?
After training, or on rest days, is usually the better fit. A 2023 systematic review found massage guns can improve short-term range of motion, flexibility and some recovery measures, but showed no benefit, and sometimes a drop, in strength, balance, speed, agility and explosive performance. If you use one before training, keep it brief and light.
Do massage guns help with recovery?
There is some evidence they help with how your muscles feel and move. The 2023 review of 11 studies found massage guns reduced muscle stiffness and improved range of motion after a fatiguing workout. It found no change in perceived exertion or blood lactate. They are a useful extra, alongside sleep, food and sensible training loads.
What is a trigger point massager?
It is a hand-held tool with firm knobs that you press into tight spots in your muscles. Our Back and Neck Massager is curved so you can reach tight spots in your upper back, neck and shoulders on your own. It is compact and easy to carry, so you can keep it at your desk, at home or in your gym bag.
Can I use a massager if I have an injury?
Check with a physiotherapist or doctor first. Do not use a massager over a fresh injury, swelling, broken skin or bone, and stop if it causes pain rather than a comfortable pressure. Read the instructions on the label, start at the lowest setting, and keep the massage head moving instead of holding it in one spot.

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