Using a massage gun for pain relief.

[BenHall1]

A year ago Eddie49 posted the above question ..... and I've read through the comments.

I am just wondering now if there are any more current/recent/uptodate user comments please.

[iris1205]

I’ve used them for years and I treat clients with them! I prefer the small percussive ones as my opinion is the large ones are too heavy to handle without torquing yourself in other spots (shoulders traps…). They have never triggered AF in me (and almost everything did prior to my last successful ablation).

I did find they help to relieve the tension in the thoracic fascia post AF episode!

Hope it helps!

[Peony4575 in reply to iris1205]

I use a percussive one everyday for my neck and shoulder tension. Quite big the size of s hairdryer. No problems so far

[iris1205 in reply to Peony4575]

Good news!

[ibuputih]

Hi - I seem to remember replying to Eddie before. I mentioned the gun that I use for my various aches and pains and said I was getting the very soft adaptor to add to my collection of attachments. I did get it and as it is foam based it is far gentler than the solid attachments. I have arthritis at the base of my thumb and use it there and on my knee. IMHO it is perfect for boney areas without much ‘padding’ but doesn’t really cut it for big muscles /back etc.

[2learn]

If anyone has a pacemaker they need to check out what can be used for and where on body

[iris1205]

I have a loop monitor implanted and it has no effect on the monitor but a good call for the pacemaker!

[Windlepoons]

I use one occasionally and haven't had any problems with my AF. I mainly use the round foam head on my shoulders.

[BenHall1 in reply to Windlepoons]

Hi,

That's the location I'm looking at shoulders, particularly, the left. Foam ......... does that mean it is gentle or can it be vicious ? Does it improve mobility of the shoulder ? My left shoulder is arthritic but with other issues too ... just wondering how painful it is.

Thanks

[Windlepoons in reply to BenHall1]

Sorry Ben. Your message had gone into my junk folder. With my massage gun you can vary the speed. The foam ball attachment is the least painful. I use my massager to release knots in my muscles and its can be a bit painful but does the job. I'm not sure it's the right thing for you to use with arthritis though. It could be too fierce. Lynn

[BenHall1 in reply to Windlepoons]

Thank you Lynn, I think you maybe right about being too fierce but its something to keep at the back of my mind. The muscle knots maybe an application though.

John