What Does Percussion Therapy Feel Like?
Like small hand-held massagers, a percussion therapy gun vibrates, but it also moves forward and back in a jabbing type of motion at the same time. Think of this latter one as someone pressing their finger into a specific spot to work the muscle a little deeper, which is, in fact, the purpose of this movement.
Does This Therapy Hurt?
If it’s done right, percussion therapy shouldn’t hurt, though it should cause a bit of an ache.
We know you’ve undoubtedly massaged a knot out of one of your muscles at some point or another, so you’re certainly familiar with the fact that doing so often causes you to wince for a moment before the relief of getting rid of the tension sinks in. This is the same.
How Long Does A Percussion Session Take?
There are many considerations to determine a session’s length, including how many muscles you need this for, how tight the muscles are, etc. Generally, it’s somewhere between a few minutes to half an hour or so per session.
What Is Percussion Therapy Good For?
The main purpose of percussion is to relax tension out of your muscles and to prevent them from tightening up to the point of being painful after you have a hard workout.
Otherwise, the vibrations also help blood flow to your muscles, which gives these everything they need to recover faster, which also results in less soreness hours later. As muscle soreness is probably the biggest literal pain when it comes to working out, this can’t be given enough credit.
Why Should I Use A Wellness Clinic?
While it is possible to get a percussion gun and use it on yourself in your own home, there are plenty of reasons why going to a wellness clinic is better.
For starters, this is a great way to try it out. How else will you know if it does everything you want before buying one?
Also, there are just some places where it’s hard for you to reach, such as the back of your shoulders. Having one of our recovery specialists will ensure these areas get the care they need. Furthermore, they know just the right amount of pressure and the correct angle to hold the percussion gun so you get the max benefits.
