This best-selling massage gun 'really does help' relieve pain — and it's 42% off - Yahoo Canada Shine On

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Save nearly 50 per cent on a best-selling massage gun from Amazon Canada. (Photo via Getty)


Whether the result of an injury, posture, or bad luck, many of us are all-too-familiar with neck, back and shoulder pain.

And while a good massage therapist is worth their weight in gold, pricey trips to the spa are only one of the ways you can thwart muscle pain.

Percussive massagers, better known as massage guns, are handheld devices that can help loosen tight muscles and relieve soreness and pain.

What is a massage gun?​

With a look similar to a hairdryer or power drill, a massage gun uses percussive therapy, a form of soft tissue manipulation, to mimic the effects of a massage, including treating muscle soreness and stiffness.

While there are many massage guns on the market to choose from, few are as affordable as this deep-tissue massage gun from Amazon Canada.

Aldom Deep Tissue Massage Gun (Photo via Amazon)


$58 $100 at Amazon

The details​

The Aldom Massage Gun uses percussion therapy to relieve muscle stiffness and soreness, accelerate recovery, promote blood flow, and encourage relaxation.

It includes six interchangeable massage head attachments and has 30 speed levels so you can find what works for your body.

Plus, its large-capacity, rechargeable battery can last up to 30 days on a single charge based on 15 minutes of use per day.

Aldom's percussion massage gun delivers 1,800-4,800 strokes per minute depending on your speed, has an LCD touch control panel, and is quiet enough to continue listening to your music or TV unbothered.

What people are saying​

A no.1 best-seller on Amazon Canada, Aldom's affordable massage gun comes backed by nearly 5,600 reviews and a 4.7-star average rating.

According to one user, it's a "stellar" device. The shopper admits to being "skeptical at first" but says the handheld device "really does help" relieve shoulder pain.

It's "very impressive," they say. "I'm also impressed by how quiet it is."

Aldom Deep Tissue Massage Gun (Photo via Amazon)


$58 $100 at Amazon

The massage gun is "large enough" that you can easily use it on your own back and neck and reach all of your "problem areas," writes another. Adding, "my neck muscles are far less tense since using this gem."

"Your body will thank you," promises a third shopper. From knee pain to back pain, it "feels amazing" and delivers a "powerful" deep tissue massage that's "worth every penny."

Despite near-perfect reviews for comfort, pain relief, and ease of use, some shoppers wish there was a "slower pulse rate option" than the lowest available.

The verdict​

On sale for nearly half-off, the Aldom Massage Gun is an affordable option if you're looking to dive into the world of at-home massage.

Shoppers say the device is an antidote to neck, back, shoulder and knee pain and are "impressed" by how quiet it is.

However, some say its lowest pulse option is still too strong, which is something to keep in mind if you prefer a lighter massage.

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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Originally published October 26, 2022, 2:44 p.m.