When it comes to recovery, massage guns and foam rollers are two of the most popular tools. But which one is better? Foam rollers are the best choice for a lighter touch and larger muscle groups, while massage guns can attack muscles and smaller areas with a deeper massage. Vibration massagers use vibration to penetrate, while percussion massagers use mechanical vibrations to aid physical penetration. Massage chairs may not be able to provide effective massages, especially for muscles that belong to the frontal parts of the human body.
Practically everyone has “problem areas” that could use a quick massage and both foam rollers and massage guns can do the job. On the other hand, massage guns are smaller, making them a better choice for targeting specific areas of the body that are harder to reach. Myofascial self-release is a type of soft tissue self-massage that can help alleviate myofascial pain by improving blood flow and releasing adhesions, trigger points, and knots in the fascia and muscles. As long as you use it correctly, you can use a massage gun every day to keep pain at bay.
You'll find that a well-designed vibrating massager is easy to use, safe, and will do a great job, while massage guns are usually percussion massagers, which aren't as effective and are more likely to cause injury or damage.
