Recovery Systems
Massage Guns
Percussion massage guns for soreness relief and mobility. See the NERV Punch, learn how to choose a massage gun, and what the technology does.
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What is a massage gun?
A massage gun, or percussion massager, is a handheld device with a motorised head that delivers fast, repeated pulses into a muscle. This is percussive massage. The reliable benefits are that it reduces the feeling of muscle soreness and improves short-term flexibility and range of motion, which makes it useful both before and after training.
For the full picture, see our complete guide to massage guns and our honest look at whether massage guns work.
How to choose a massage gun
Cut through the spec sheets and focus on what actually changes the experience:
- Amplitude. How far the head travels per stroke. Around 12 to 16 millimetres gives a genuinely deep feel.
- Speed range. Multiple speeds let you scale from gentle to intense.
- Motor. A brushless motor runs quieter, lasts longer, and holds power under pressure.
- Attachments. A useful set of heads beats a drawer of gimmicks.
- Heat and cold. Built-in temperature is the standout modern feature: heat warms a muscle before training, cold calms a freshly worked spot.
The NERV Punch is built around a brushless motor, three speed levels at 30, 40, and 53 hertz, six interchangeable applicators, and a 13 to 50 degree Celsius thermal range.
How much do massage guns cost?
Massage guns span a wide range. Very cheap guns often have low amplitude, weaker motors, or short battery life. Premium brands sit at the top of the price scale. NERV is built to deliver performance-grade percussion, with the heat-and-cold feature, at an accessible price. Current pricing in your local currency is shown on the product page.
When to use a massage gun
A massage gun is genuinely useful at more than one point in your routine: a short, light pass before training to aid mobility, a slower, gentler pass after training to ease tension, and targeted work on tight spots on rest days. Our guide on using a massage gun before or after a workout covers the timing in detail.
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Massage Guns are also commonly searched as percussion massager, muscle gun, deep tissue massager, handheld massager, and Theragun alternative.
FAQ
Massage Guns questions
- Do massage guns actually work?
- For reducing muscle soreness and improving short-term flexibility, yes, the evidence is supportive. Use one for comfort and mobility rather than as a healing shortcut.
- Should I use a massage gun before or after a workout?
- Both work. Before training, use it short and light to aid mobility. After training, use it slower and gentler to ease tension and soreness.
- How long should I use a massage gun?
- Two to three minutes per muscle group. Keep the device moving, use light pressure, and stay off bones, joints, and the spine.
- Why does heat and cold matter on a massage gun?
- Heat makes tissue feel more pliable and suits warming up. Cold has a calming, numbing effect that suits freshly worked or irritated spots. A device with both lets you match the session to the muscle.
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