The Best Handheld Massagers - Forbes

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Why break the bank on physical therapy sessions when you can soothe post-workout aches and improve circulation by getting a spa-like massage treatment at the comfort of your home?

These handheld massagers are all you knead (see what I did there?) to effectively ease muscle soreness and speed up recovery:

Renpho Rechargeable Handheld Deep Tissue Massager

Renpho Rechargeable Handheld Deep Tissue Massager

Rempho

Powered by lithium-ion batteries, this handheld percussion massager soothes post-workout soreness and pain in your shoulders, back, neck, legs, calves and feet—leaving you relaxed and rejuvenated. Its powerful motor produces 3600 pulses per minute to provide a deep tissue massage that efficiently removes all kinks and knots from the body and accelerates muscle recovery. Additionally, the massager's compact body and cordless design make it easy to carry it in your gym bag or carry-on.

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Hyperice Hypervolt

Hyperice


There's a reason why Hyperice Hypervolt is a hit among professional athletes and recreational gym-goers alike. Featuring the brand's signature Quiet Glide Technology—which makes it infinitely quieter than the Theragun (below)—the handheld massage tool delivers a perfect combination of power, performance, and variability. Its five interchangeable head attachments and adjustable intensity settings provide a customized massage experience that gives optimal results in minimum time. Also, the device boasts of a unique built-in pressure sensor technology that gives visual feedback throughout your massage therapy—to ensure your therapeutic sessions are more accurate. In addition, its 2.5-pound body and ergonomic design make it ultra-portable and easy to use on-the-go. Of course, the variety of travel cases available for it just makes that even easier.

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Rolling With It Vibrating Peanut Massage Ball

Rolling With It Vibrating Peanut Massage Ball

Rolling With It

Massage balls can help release trigger points, relieve fatigue and soreness, stimulate circulation and increase the range of motion. Rolling With It's Vibrating Peanut Massage Ball does it all, and then some. The recovery tool uses compression and vibration to facilitate recovery, reduce pain, enhance flexibility and improve muscle performance. The device's peanut-shaped body allows to effectively treat even hard-to-reach areas like the upper and lower back. Additionally, the 4mm thick outer silicone layer ensures thermal stability and padding when rolling. With two vibrating spheres that offer a double dose of pain relief, the waterproof massage therapy device melts away all the tension and tightness within minutes. What's more, it's lightweight, ultra-portable and rechargeable — so you can use it anytime, anywhere.

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Purewave Percussion + Vibration Therapy Massager

Purewave Percussion Vibration Therapy Massager

Purewave

Purewave's cordless massager features a patented dual moto design that offers both deep tissue percussive therapy and soothing micro-vibration. Its powerful percussive therapy massage helps break up knots and relax muscle spasms, improve circulation and boost muscle recovery. Meanwhile, the gentle micro-vibration setting can be used to relax facial muscles, increase blood circulation and stimulate lymphatic drainage. The lightweight massager comes with five different attachments, each geared toward a different part of your body and pain type. So, you can effectively treat your pain from head to toe. Plus, its ergonomic design makes it easy to massage your back and legs as well. What's not to like?

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Theragun G3Pro

Theragun G3Pro

Theragun

This holy grail massager from Theragun offers a highly customizable deep muscle treatment thanks to its four adjustable arm angles, ergonomic handle and six different attachments that are designed to target the unique needs of each large muscle group. The high-powered percussive therapy device features two-speed settings: standard speed (40 pulses per second) for a max force deep tissue massage and a sensitive speed option (29 pulses per second) for gentler massage therapy. Moreover, the G3Pro is considerably quieter than its competitors and comes with two lithium-ion batteries that are swappable for continuous use. In addition, the massage gun comes with a travel case so you can take it to your gym, studio or training sessions.

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Viktor Jurgen Double Head Handheld Percussion Massager

Viktor Jurgen Double Head Handheld Percussion Massager

Viktor Jurgen

Viktor Jurgen's handheld massager features a unique dual-head design that imitates the movements of a massage therapist’s hands to help release tension and soothe soreness. The device comes with three sets of removable attachments to provide three different types of massage (deep tissue, acupressure, and Swedish). The sturdy massager delivers up to 3,350 pulses per minute and has customizable speed settings—so you can adjust the intensity according to your recovery needs. In addition, its lightweight body and ergonomic no-slip handle make it easy to use. The only downside is that it's not wireless. But for less than $30, it's definitely worth it.

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TimTam Deep Tissue Massage Gun

TimTam Deep Tissue Massage Gun

TimTam

From increasing blood and oxygen flow to alleviating pain, relaxing muscles and enhancing mobility, TimTam's heavy-duty percussion massager does all of this — without costing a fortune. The percussive therapy tool delivers 2,000 beats per minute that penetrate deep into the muscle tissue to relieve fatigue, tension and tightness. In addition, its 90-degree articulating head enables you to hit even difficult-to-reach areas of your body. The massage gun is portable and lightweight to ensure comfortable operation. Plus, it comes with a standard lithium-ion battery, charger, a round massage tip and a handy carry case.

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