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Maddy Biddulph

I tried using a massage gun for 30 days and it’s now an essential part of my muscle recovery

Woman stands holding massage gun in domestic setting.

In my job as a personal trainer I’m always being asked by clients how to get rid of muscle soreness. My usual response is to tell them to eat lots of protein, drink a ton of water and get plenty of rest, but many of them also ask if a massage gun will help reduce stiffness.

Massage guns use pressure and vibration to increase blood flow, which means that more tissue-repairing oxygen and nutrients get to the muscles to help them recover quicker and reduce inflammation.

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