136 | Massage Guns: What do they do?

The Optimal Body

Love to use a massage gun? Curious about the hyper around them? Tune in to learn all about what the massage gun is and the mechanism behind its function put simply. Debunking myths, DocJen & Dr. Dom explain the role massage guns play in manipulating the fascia, breaking down adhered tissue, and range of motion. They describe how the pressure feedback massage guns provide affects the fascia through hyaluronic acid and its benefits. They discuss the importance of getting to the root cause of your symptoms, whether or not massage guns should be used during a warm-up, an actual workout session, or one repetition, or an explosive training session. Finally, they discuss comprehending the type of tool you’re using and its intentions, speaking about their preferences with the Tune-Up Fitness Balls. Tune in to learn all about the massage gun.

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What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

1:52 – What is a massage gun?

2:44 – How do massage guns actually work? The truth.

5:15 – How is range of motion increased by massage guns?

7:39– Pressure changes & fascia

9:22 – Why getting to the root cause matters

10:59 – Should massage guns be used as a warm-up?

13:30 – Tune-Up fitness tools bs Massage Guns

14:57 – Should massage guns be used for one-repetition maximum testing or explosive training?

16:03 – Should massage guns be used during a workout?

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