The best massage guns for all budgets

Most of us love a good ol’ massage now and then, but sadly hitting the spa to have a personal rub down every week is an insult to our wallets (we can dream!).

Anyway, massage guns aren’t just for your quads when they’re feeling stiffer than a brick post-HIIT class either. Muscle massage guns also come in handy for when your back is giving you grief after an awkward sleep, or for when you’re feeling a little tight in the shoulders.

Yep, these powerful bits of kit can really help you to recover and relax by pummelling your muscles… Trust us, it’s nicer than it sounds! And whether you’re here because you’re an athlete who wants to soothe aching muscles or your partner just isn’t making the cut on those weekly full-body massages (let’s give them a break, ay?) think of a massage gun as the answer to your next *self care* treat. And we promise there’s a machine for everyone.

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What is the best affordable massage gun?

Tbh, if you’ve ever looked into buying one of these handheld masseurs you’ll know they can be spenny. Luckily, we’ve made it our mission to track down the best massage guns that are budget friendly and good value for money. AND, if that’s not enough, we also asked our resident health expert to put most of them to the test, making sure they met our stringent soothing standards.

How we test massage guns

Our expert fitness tester used each massage gun for three weeks to recover from their ridiculously active schedule of HIIT, gym-trips, yoga, running and much, much more.The best ones were easy and comfortable to use, moved smoothly over skin, soothed our muscles effectively and served up a few fancy features to keep us entertained.

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How to use a massage gun

Well, we know these back massagers look intense, but the way to use them really is by pounding and jiggling your limbs. By hitting all of your deep tissues, a massage gun encourages blood flow to the impacted area, helping reduce soreness. Not bad, eh? Your own personal back massager.

So long, tired body! You will not be missed.