What is the difference and what should I know?
Workout recovery is just as important as the workout itself, which is why it’s necessary to understand and find the right tools that work for you. While every recovery path and exercise is different, the tools you use to for recovery assistance stay the same, from simple stretches to handheld tools and devices.
Two of the most popular tools around come to mind, and we are here to break them down and explain the benefits of both, as well as what they are good for and what they can do. Different tools are used for different things, which provides you with the chance and opportunity to enhance your experience, whether that be athletic performance, or recovery from an injury. We will go over the Massage gun, and the Hyperblade.
Massage guns are favorites on the market with both professional trainers and athletes, to everyday gym users and office workers. They are extremely versatile and have many functions and uses. You can use the Massage gun to relieve your daily stress and tension (like your upper back and shoulders) and tackle those aggressive trigger points that you find.
What it can do:
- Multiple attachments allow you to target small, and hard to reach areas.
- Provide almost instant relief from sore muscles and aches.
- Variable speeds allow deeper and more intense massage in areas that needs a little bit of more action.
What it can’t do:
- No gentle setting: Some massage guns are very strong, and some areas need a lighter touch than what is available.
- Loud: Some massage guns are loud, and when you are in a quiet clinic having manual therapy done, you will hear it across the room.
Best for:
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- People who sit a lot or need to stretch every day.
- People who need deep relief from daily tension.
- Targeted relief.
The Hyperblade differs from the Massage gun in two major points. The first one is the electric stimulation. The Hyperblade offers NMES technology, which emits a small micro-current to stimulate your muscles and provide relief. The second difference is the vibrational technology. The Hyperblade uses vibrational tech to stimulate the muscle, while Massage guns use Percussion therapy (beating it over and over) to stimulate the area. The Hyperblade is also used as a Gua Shua scraping tool, and has various uses.
What it can do:
- Stimulate nerves and muscles.
- Enhance blood flow to affected areas.
- Multi-use, Use with or without stimulation.
- Targeted relief.
What it can’t do:
- Give you a deep or intense massage like a massage gun. (Percussion therapy)
- Hard to use on difficult to reach areas.
Best for:
- Everyday use
- Professional therapists or fitness enthusiasts.
- Professional athletes.
- People who use TENS units, and need a portable way to get relief.
Final Takeaways
Both of these units are great for muscle rehabilitation and muscle stimulation, and allow you to take your progress on the road and on the go. The Hyperblade is used by professionals and can be used with many specialized techniques. The massage gun can be used by everyone and is a great addition to any person.
The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.
