Massage guns, also known as percussive therapy devices, help relax and soothe sore muscles and decrease recovery time, whether you’re an athlete or just hunching over a desk all day. Some even include heat and cold therapy. We’ve tested several across price ranges, and here you’ll find our favorites, plus some fun extras like a massaging pillow and goggles.
Theraguns (made by Therabody) tend to be some of the most popular in name, but they’re also the most expensive. This list is for our favorite Theragun alternatives, but we have a guide on Therabody’s whole lineup too.
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