massage gun, and Known as a percussion therapy device, it helps to relax and soothe sore muscles, whether you’re an athlete or hunched over a desk all day. Theraguns (made by Therabody) tend to be the best massage guns out there. We’ve tested to find the best Theragun, as well as some more affordable alternatives. Below are our favorites, and what we learned from talking with physical therapists and athletic trainers to see what exactly these devices are doing.
Update August 2022: We added a new portable option from iLive and removed the currently unavailable Sportneer, we added TonHe received our Honorable Mention for the Lairlux Massage Gun EM-03Pro. We’ve also promoted the Yunmai Slim Elegant as our favorite Theragun alternative.
Julian Chokkattu and Jaina Gray also contributed to this guide.
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