Where Can You Not Put a Heated Massage Gun?

We all know that massage guns can be used to relax muscles, but can they be used on every part of our body? Of course not. As a massage device, it mainly serves those large muscle groups. Next, we will talk about those areas that cannot be used to help you use the massage gun more safely.

About Heated Massage Gun

We need to start by knowing that the biggest difference between a heated massage gun and a regular massage gun is that it has a heating function. This means that the effects of temperature on various parts of the body have to be considered in addition to those areas that cannot withstand the vibrations of the massage gun. If you don't do it properly when applying heat, swelling and burns are likely to occur

Don’t Use a Massage Gun on These Parts of the Body

One of the most important preparations before using a massage gun is knowing where to use it. This is very important for us to prevent serious injuries and safety risks.

Face and Head

There's not much muscle in these areas, and the skin is thin. And underneath the head, one of the most important organs, the brain, was located. Even the lowest level of vibration is too strong for these areas. Once used, it will impact your face and head, causing irreversible and serious damage. Therefore, you should never use a massage gun on these two areas.

Neck and Throat

These areas are very sensitive and have many important blood vessels, nerves and tracheas. In particular, the carotid artery and spinal nerves in the neck area, the strong vibration of the massage gun may cause fluctuations in blood flow, compress the nerves, and even cause dizziness, nausea, and other discomforts. In addition, the throat area is close to the trachea and vocal folds, and excessive vibration may cause laryngeal discomfort and affect daily vocalizations.

Spine and Bony Areas

Areas of bone, such as joints and the spine, which are closely related to our physical activity, are also densely populated with nerves and other soft tissues, and do not have a lot of muscle surrounding them. Therefore, strong vibrations can directly affect the stability of the joints, making them fragile and causing injuries such as pain, dislocations and fractures. The spine, on the other hand, is even more sensitive, and if a massage gun is used against it, it can irritate the nerves inside, leading to serious conditions such as pain, numbness, and even paralysis.

Other Body Parts or Special Situations

After discussing the main prohibited areas to use a massage gun, there are also the following that we need to be aware of:

• Do not use it above your heart, stomach or other vital organs.
• Do not use it on or near a bleeding wound.
• Don't use it when you are pregnant, or consult your doctor for approval.
• Post-surgical individuals should also use it with their doctor's approval and guidance.

How to Use a Heated Massage Gun Properly

Massage the Large Muscle Groups

After avoiding the mentioned parts of the body where massage guns cannot be used, we can massage our arms, thighs, calves, shoulders, back and other parts that have more muscles. These places are the muscle groups that we often use in our daily life, and they are easy to feel sore and tired after activities. This time, massage with a therapy massager can relax the tight muscles and speed up the recovery!

Control Your Massaging and Heating Time

As good as massage is, you should not overdo it, and the same goes for heat packs. We recommend massaging a muscle area for about 2-3 minutes, and hot compress for a similar amount of time. And don't stay in one place for long periods massaging and applying heat, this is also a form of overuse of the muscle and needs to be moved to a different location. By doing this we can reduce the risk of injury.

Adjust a Suitable Massage Speed and Heating Temperature

When the massage heads hit your body, you should feel comfort rather than pain. If you feel pain, it means that the massage speed you have chosen is too high and needs to be reduced. Same as when doing a heat therapy. The right temperature will not cause pain. In the event of pain, pause the heat application and wait for the skin temperature to recover before lowering the temperature or suspending the application.

If you are using a massage gun for the first time, we recommend that you start at the lowest setting and slowly dial up the massage speed to suit your personal feelings.

A massage gun is a very reliable companion that can help you solve the dilemma of muscle aches and pains, but you must pay more attention when using it. If you want to have a good massage gun, ABEGET is here to help you!