7 Best Massage Guns of 2022, According to a Personal Trainer - Good Housekeeping

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After a tough workout session, or even a long day hunched over working at your desk, sore and tight muscles need proper muscle recovery. While a luxurious massage would be ideal and research suggests that massage is one of the most effective methods of reducing delayed onset muscle soreness, many of us don't have the time or money to spend on a regular sports massage session. That's where massage guns come in.

Massage guns combine vibration with rapid, repetitive pressure to help relieve pain and muscle tension. These handheld devices come in a variety of shapes and styles and deliver percussive therapy right in the comfort of your own home. They can also increase blood flow and maximize muscle recovery, and research suggests that they may increase range of motion as well. Sports massage guns differ from traditional handheld massagers in that they have a powerful motor that reaches deep into muscle tissue.

Fitness experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute Wellness Lab evaluated dozens of massage guns and myofascial release tools to find the best percussive therapy devices for every user, whether you're a workout novice or serious athlete. Here are the best massage guns of 2022, according to fitness professionals.

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You can learn more about how we evaluate massage guns — including whether or not massage guns are worth the price — at the end of this guide. Looking for more tools to help with muscle recovery? Check out our top tested myofascial release tools.