Amazon shoppers have been singing the praises of its £20 portable massage gun that’s ‘worth every penny’ and ‘great value for money’ after it helped relax sore muscles
When it comes to relaxation there’s nothing better than a really great massage to help soothe aches and pains and release tension. However, as much as we would love a regular appointment with our favourite massage therapist, our budget doesn’t always stretch to a treatment or two.
Thankfully Amazon shoppers have found a great way to help unwind and ease sore muscles at home – and it costs less than £20. The Portable Muscle Massage Device with 8 Massage Heads will set you back £19.99, and is currently the number one best-selling product on the retailer’s site, and with a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, it’s not hard to see why. The handy portable device has been praised for how effective it is at releasing muscle tension, soothing tired limbs and easing aches and pains, with shoppers quick to snap it up thanks to its wide range of different settings and attachments.
The massage gun comes with eight different head attachments with each one designed to target different muscle groups. The various attachments are also perfect for helping with anything from relieving stiffness to increasing blood pressure and improving your body’s overall soft tissue health.
It has an overall weight of just 1.7lbs making it super lightweight and easy to handle so you can get to all those hard to reach spots without your arms getting tired. It also has an ultra-silent motor which helps maintain a quiet, calming atmosphere while you relax and unwind, whilst still giving you up to 3600 taps a minute when set to the highest setting.
After 20 minutes of use, the massage gun will automatically switch off to prevent causing any additional muscular damage from overuse, with 10-20 minutes of massage time a day recommended as the optimum amount of time for getting the best results. The device charges up with a USB Type C charging cable, and the battery lasts for up to 15 days of use (based on using it for the recommended maximum of 20 minutes a day), making it ideal for taking on holiday or keeping in your gym bag.
Amazon shoppers have been quick to praise the massage tool, saying: “The massager is worth every penny at a reasonable price. It makes you feel relaxed, and the compact bag it comes in is perfect for travel. Great product!”
Another wrote: “Great value for money with a variety of heads and settings, easy to use and comes in a lovely hard wearing case.” Whilst a third agreed: “Obviously better products out there but Great value for money.”
If you do want to splurge on something a little more high end to help with muscle pain, the Homedics Mini Massage Gun costs £59.99 and comes with a glowing 4.7 out of 5 star rating from Boots shoppers. It only has four attachments, as opposed to the Amazon version’s eight, however each attachment helps cover an area of the body perfectly, and it also has six intensity settings so you can create the perfect massage experience.
One Boots customer wrote: “This is a good sized “mini” massager, bought to replace a larger and heavier one which broke down after only a few years. I can reach all the muscles that need help functioning, but because it’s not too heavy it doesn’t put a strain on my hands and wrists. I particularly like the extra feature which allows me to change speed by applying pressure. It means I can begin very gently and, with careful control, wake the muscles up at the end if I wish.”
Another said: “I am happy with my purchase. It is so small but very powerful and serves my purpose. I had swollen calfs and I started using this massage gun and it releases muscles. I now started to use for my shoulders and back. It is not heavy and I can use it any time I want. Very happy with my purchase. USB charging is also easy.”
