Here at Recovery Lab of Rancho Cucamonga in San Bernardino and other nearby cities, we are confident that this increasingly popular type of therapy is perfect for your athletic goals, whether your goals are small or Olympic-sized.
The Process of Percussion Therapy
Percussion therapy is a simple process utilizing a specialized massage gun to trigger a myofascial release.
In more simple terms, the vibrations and jabbing movements of this tool help relax the muscles it is used on while simultaneously increasing the blood flow to the area. This gets rid of much of that post-workout stiffness, including any muscle knots that form while you exercise.
The percussion therapy gun actually looks much like a power drill in some ways, but it isn’t one! Our trained Recovery Specialists know exactly how much pressure to use and what angle to hold the massage gun to ensure your muscles feel amazing after this type of therapy session at Recovery Lab.
Who Is Percussion Therapy Good For?
Anyone who wants to improve their fitness will find percussion therapy useful.
If your fitness journey is just beginning with Recovery Lab, your muscles aren’t going to be accustomed to being used at first. Therefore, knots and strains will likely be common as our Recovery Specialists work you through getting to know your body and what your limits are.
In that situation, percussion therapy can be vital to encourage you to stick with your fitness plans by helping you and your muscles get through this difficult adjustment period.
Similarly, if you’re a professional athlete, you already know just how painful a stubborn muscle knot is when you neglect it. As percussion therapy gets much deeper into the muscle layers than many other techniques, including foam rolling, we know this therapy will be appreciated!
When To Use Percussion Therapy
Pre-workout is equally as important as post-workout, and percussion therapy is beneficial for both.
Recovery Lab knows the importance of warming up your muscles before you start your workout. This therapy can be used to give targeted warmups to your muscles, especially if you know that certain ones have been previously injured and may need extra attention to avoid straining them during your workout.
As mentioned, percussion therapy is also perfect for post-workout for things like stiffness. Sometimes this stiffness doesn’t affect your muscles until the next day. However, with a percussion therapy session at Recovery Lab, this belated effect is more likely to not happen at all, leaving you feel great.
