A massage gun was the best addition to my home office in 2021

Date:
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 13:00:46 +0000

Description:
A high quality webcam is great, but the Power Plate Mini+ was the device that made home working bearable.

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I dont have great posture perhaps because Im tall, perhaps because Im lazy, or perhaps a combination of both. Its something thats only been made worse by working from home, without the watchful eyes of my colleagues to keep me from slouching over my keyboard. That, combined with extra time spent indoors generally, has meant a reappearance of some shoulder pain that first emerged when I was a student. Use a massage gun safely

Avoid bony areas

Only use a percussive massage gun on muscles

Dont use on injuries

Using a massager on a strain or sprain will make it worse

Keep the head moving

Don't hold the massage gun in one area for too long

Stop if you feel discomfort

Trust your own judgement if it doesn't feel right

Id always thought of massage guns as something to use after a tough workout
to help encourage good blood flow and help recovery and they certainly are good for that but over the last year Ive found that the percussive therapy they deliver is also extremely handy after a long day slumped at a desk.

Ive been fortunate enough to test quite a lot hand-held massage guns
recently, and they all tend to have one thing in common: even on the lowest settings, they give you a real pummelling that can be a little too much for stiff shoulders. That might be fine for large muscle groups, but if you want to work on smaller areas or prefer something a little more gentle.

A mini massage gun like the Power Plate+ is just the ticket, and has become
my constant companion while Im working from my spare bedroom. Its higher settings give you a good, deep massage (despite its long battery life and small size, its no weakling), but its lower power options are much more
gentle than full-sized massage guns.

Its also super compact, so you can stash away pretty much anywhere. I found
it ideally sized for keeping in my desk drawer, ready to attack tense muscles whenever they strike. Its just important to be sure youre doing it properly. Gently does it

Many massage guns come with booklets describing how to target specific areas, but theyre often tiny and hard to read. Power Plate has its own smartphone
app to guide you along the way; select your massage gun from the list
provided and youll get detailed instructions on the best way to use it, complete with videos. Its a nice touch that makes life a lot easier.

It pays to be careful, though. Using a massage gun on a bony area is a bad idea, so dont hit your shoulderblades or (even more importantly) your spine. Its also important not to use a percussive massager on injuries. Its fine on muscles that are sore from hard work, but using one on a strain or sprain
will only make things worse. Dont use one if youre having unexplained pain either see a doctor instead.

Makers of massage guns also recommend not holding them in one area for too long, to avoid bruising yourself. Instead, keep the head moving and if it ever feels painful or uncomfortable, stop.

This article is part of TechRadar's Get Fit in 2022 series a collection of ideas and guides to help get your new year's health goals off to the right start, whatever your current level of fitness.



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