{"id":4736,"date":"2023-06-11T21:12:15","date_gmt":"2023-06-11T14:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/a-theragun-recovery-class-is-more-relaxing-than-a-massage\/"},"modified":"2023-06-11T21:12:15","modified_gmt":"2023-06-11T14:12:15","slug":"a-theragun-recovery-class-is-more-relaxing-than-a-massage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4736","title":{"rendered":"A Theragun Recovery Class Is More Relaxing Than a Massage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>\u201cYou\u2019re so tight and full of knots. You should get massages more regularly.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This is what I\u2019ve heard from nearly every massage therapist I\u2019ve been to. I\u2019m someone whose body absorbs and holds onto all kinds of stress, tension, and pains. Like anyone else, I\u2019d love a daily or even weekly massage. However, logistically and financially, that just isn\u2019t feasible.<\/p>\n<p>With so many of us wanting to work out those knots but unable to book regular massages, it\u2019s little surprise that a more DIY replacement has cropped up. Since Theragun was first released in 2016, handheld percussive therapies have only increased in popularity, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futuremarketinsights.com\/reports\/us-percussion-massage-gun-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.futuremarketinsights.com\/reports\/us-percussion-massage-gun-market\">the market valued at $115 million in 2022 and expected to grow to $178.3 million in 2032<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While I&#8217;ve had a <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Ftheragun.xibx.net%2Fc%2F2372336%2F617418%2F10041%3FsubId1%3DSTMSBT-1025485%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.therabody.com%252Fus%252Fen-us%252Fhome&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ftheragun-recovery-class%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.therabody.com\/us\/en-us\/home\">Theragun<\/a> for a few years, like many, I&#8217;ve just hit the same few tight spots and hoped for the best. But recently I was introduced to new techniques during a wellness weekend at <a href=\"https:\/\/ranchovalencia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/ranchovalencia.com\/\">Rancho Valencia<\/a> in San Diego. The plan for the weekend was to relax, but me doing what I do best, I decided to jam-pack my schedule with back-to-back activities. From yoga and Pilates in the morning to jewelry making, tennis sessions, and ice baths in the evening, I anticipated a sore and stiff body come Monday morning. However, this didn\u2019t turn out to be the case, thanks to a 60-minute Theragun recovery class that I ended my stay with.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/theragun-recovery-class\/\" current-title=\"I Took a 60-Minute Theragun Recovery Class, and It Was More Relaxing Than Getting a Massage\" current-image=\"GettyImages-Theragun-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-12-11\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/theragun-recovery-class\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/theragun-recovery-class\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/theragun-recovery-class\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>How massage guns like Theragun work<\/h2>\n<p>A Theragun is a percussive therapy device designed by chiropractor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drjasonwersland\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drjasonwersland\/?hl=en\">Jason Wersland, DC.<\/a> Injuries from a bad motorcycle accident had inspired him to create a tool that could relieve pain and tension and assist in recovery.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTheragun percussive therapy aids in preventing aches and pains, reduces muscle tension, increases mobility and range of motion, increases blood flow, [relieves] tightness, and pain, and can assist in accelerating the repair and growth of muscles,\u201d he says. And it doesn\u2019t take long to reap the benefits. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10069390\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10069390\/\">recent review of research<\/a> on the topic found percussive therapy could significantly improve strength and flexibility while decreasing muscle pain\u2014with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9458276\/#:~:text=Muscles%20with%20lower%20levels%20of,decrease%20the%20risk%20of%20injury.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9458276\/#:~:text=Muscles%20with%20lower%20levels%20of,decrease%20the%20risk%20of%20injury.\">one 2022 study<\/a> finding an increased range of motion and decreased injury risk after just two minutes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Theragun+Elite\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Ftheragun.xibx.net%2Fc%2F2372336%2F617418%2F10041%3FsubId1%3DSTMSLS-973625%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.therabody.com%252Fus%252Fen-us%252Felite-us.html&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ftheragun-recovery-class%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.therabody.com\/us\/en-us\/elite-us.html\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-09-at-10.47.17-AM_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Ftheragun.xibx.net%2Fc%2F2372336%2F617418%2F10041%3FsubId1%3DSTMSLS-973625%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.therabody.com%252Fus%252Fen-us%252Felite-us.html&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Ftheragun-recovery-class%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Theragun+Elite\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.therabody.com\/us\/en-us\/elite-us.html\"> <\/p>\n<p>Theragun Elite \u2014 $329.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p><strong>Originally $399, on sale for $329<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This extra-quiet model comes with five attachments to get just the kind of massage you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>What a Theragun recovery class is like<\/h2>\n<p>Our 60-minute session began and ended with massaging our hands, something which I\u2019ve never really put much focus on. But when you think about it, our hands and feet are doing so much work each day\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK539705\/#:~:text=There%20are%2029%20muscles%20associated,19%20are%20intrinsic%20foot%20muscles.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK539705\/#:~:text=There%20are%2029%20muscles%20associated,19%20are%20intrinsic%20foot%20muscles.\">after all, they account for<\/a> 106 bones, 160 joints, 126 muscles, and hundreds of ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, and nerves.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI like to start at the edge of your pinky finger before working the gun down the edge of the forearm to the armpit and gently around the chest\/pec area,\u201d says instructor <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/brittanee_yogini?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/brittanee_yogini?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==\">Brittanee Greenshaw<\/a>. \u201cIf that&#8217;s the only thing you did at the end of the day, it would give you optimal lymphatic circulation benefits, very similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-of-dry-brushing\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-of-dry-brushing\/\">dry brushing<\/a>\u2014but deeper.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>One thing I hadn\u2019t expected were the after-effects of a lymphatic drainage massage\u2014i.e. I felt less swollen, was thirsty, and had to pee. \u201cMany students experience a thirsty sensation due to the excess\/stagnant fluids being released from tissues,\u201d says Greenshaw.<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t know if this had something to do with the results, but most of our session was done laying down on our backs. The process was slow and steady and we were encouraged to take breaks and stretch out sore areas where necessary. Greenshaw also came around with her Theragun to help stretch us and get into the tight points.<\/p>\n<h2>How to give yourself a full-body Theragun recovery session<\/h2>\n<p>While everyone\u2019s body and recovery needs are very different, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/theragun-massage\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/theragun-massage\/\">general approach<\/a> is to use the following sequence\u2014while also remembering to massage the hand that\u2019s holding the Theragun before moving onto the next area.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStarting with the feet, move to the upper thighs, going back and forth before transitioning to the traps, hips, and forearms, before ending with the inner thighs in a butterfly position,\u201d suggests Greenshaw. \u201cFrom there, conclude with the chest, lower belly, and the hands once more.\u201d Spend more time with the muscles that need the most love, and allow your body to stretch whenever you feel the need to.<\/p>\n<p>But remember that it\u2019s not necessarily essential to always have a full-body session\u2014sometimes we just need to release tension in a certain area. Theragun\u2019s app has been my friend for many years, providing a timed demonstration on how to target specific areas.<\/p>\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I Learned How To Use the Theragun | What The Wellness | Well+Good\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vh5Rn7zIibM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>My new weekly commitment<\/h2>\n<p>The slow, steady, gentle, yet effective nature of DIY Theragun recovery is something I don\u2019t typically experience during massages. Being so tight, I typically get a soft-tissue massage to loosen up the knots, which is generally more painful than relaxing.<\/p>\n<p>Ever since the Theragun recovery class, I\u2019ve continued to incorporate a weekly 60-minute session into my schedule. While having an instructor assist and demonstrate each step makes things more helpful, I\u2019ve still noticed improvements like increased flexibility and reduced muscle tightness\u2014particularly around my hamstrings\u2014while doing it at home consistently.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe 60-minute class is like getting a massage, so it is not necessarily every day,\u201d says Greenshaw. \u201cIf you can spare even 10 minutes for the Theragun it\u2019ll be beneficial for your recovery.\u201d It&#8217;s hard to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/massage-gun\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/massage-gun\/\">overdo it<\/a>, though Dr. Wersland notes to keep the device always moving and not stagnant.<\/p>\n<p>Will I still opt for massages when possible? Of course. However, in the interim, I will continue incorporating longer Theragun recovery sessions. Because so far, it\u2019s been a game changer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission.          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cYou\u2019re so tight and full of knots. You should get massages more regularly.\u201d This is what I\u2019ve heard from nearly every massage therapist I\u2019ve been to. I\u2019m someone whose body absorbs and holds onto all kinds of stress, tension, and pains. 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