Most people buy a little massage gun for one reason: the top of the shoulders at the end of a desk day. Here is the simple way to do it.
1. Start with the round head
The broad round head spreads the pressure, which is what you want on the shoulders. Save the cone for the small, specific knots once you know where they are.
2. Lowest speed first
Switch on at the lowest speed and rest the head on the muscle between your neck and your shoulder — the part you instinctively squeeze. Let the weight of the gun do the work; you do not need to press.
3. Keep it moving
Glide slowly along the muscle for about 30 seconds per side, then move to the back of the shoulder and the upper arm. Two or three minutes in total is plenty.
Places to avoid
- The front and sides of the neck — stay on the muscle at the back and top of the shoulders.
- Bones, joints and the spine itself.
- Anything that is injured, swollen or bruised.
If you are pregnant, have a medical condition or are unsure, check with a doctor first. And if anything feels uncomfortable, stop — a massage gun should feel good, not brave.