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5 Reasons Why Your Massage Gun May Be Hurting You

Pack this device away until you’ve read the manual!

David Liira, Kin.
5 min readJan 9, 2024
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The massage gun has exploded in popularity over the past few years, but only some are using it safely. If you’re anything like me, you threw out your instruction manual the second you opened the box and set out to figure things out independently. After all, it’s just a little massage tool…how hard can it be? While this mindset may work with some things, the massage gun has a long list of risks and guidelines that need to be respected to get the most out of your new shiny toy.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 common mistakes people make with this tool that can lead to unexpected injuries and chronic pain. Furthermore, we’ll take a deep dive into the proper usage techniques to ensure you not only remove yourself from any risks but also reap all of the health benefits that this fine piece of technology has to offer.

Let’s jump into it!

Troubleshooting Your Massage Gun for a Pain-Free Experience

Before diving into the contraindications and risk factors for massage gun use, please be aware that, like any exercise or treatment modality, everyone will respond slightly differently. If you have any chronic condition or major injury that may put…

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David Liira, Kin.
David Liira, Kin.

Written by David Liira, Kin.

Kinesiologist. Writing on health and the human condition. Clap and I clap back. https://www.davidliirakin.com

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