Some Reasons You Should Not Buy a Massage Gun:
• Be careful if you are buying a massage gun for a hard-to-reach spot or place. You may need a partner to apply the massage.
• A massage gun may not be helpful for disc herniation or sciatic.
• We would not recommend using a massage gun on your neck or head.
• We would not recommend using a massage gun for headaches.
• You should not use a massage gun over a pulse (avoid arteries near the surface.
• Generally, we would not use a massage gun over a bony surface (with some exceptions-e.g., top of the kneecap with quadricep tendonitis).
• Would not use a massage gun over your heart.
• Would be careful with a massage gun during pregnancy (not use over fetus). Generally, would not use a massage gun over bursae (small fluid-filled sacs that provide a cushion between bones and tendons and/or muscles around a joint.
• Do not use a massage gun if you have a bleeding disorder or bruise easily.
• Do not use a massage gun if you recently have had surgery unless you first check with your medical provider. Massage can move blood clots.
• Do not use a massage gun with nerve disorders, MS, epilepsy, or other nervous system disorders unless approved by your medical provider.
• Do not use a massage gun if you have open sores, your skin tears easily, or you have a skin disorder.
• Do not use a massage gun over healing fracture or healing broken bone.
Some Reasons You Might Want To Buy a Massage Gun:
• Massage guns are incredibly easy to use. You do not have to get on the floor like you do when using a foam roller.
• Many of our patients like using the massage gun better than a massage from a human.
• Massage guns do not get tired and never say no to giving you a massage.
• They can be used by most people (usually the whole family) and you can begin to treat an injury or overuse issue before it gets too serious.
• The massage guns are a great way to warm up and mobilize your muscles before workouts and sports.
• We think massage guns also work well for muscle recovery.
• Works well with muscle strains, scar tissue, and tendonitis.
• We honestly think it is one of the best gifts you can buy for someone.
This video is part of a series of videos on how to treat your pain with self-massage. Check the full series of videos along with the downloadable guide sheets for each video on our website here: https://www.bobandbrad.com/massage/
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