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Anyone use/ used a Theragun?

11 replies

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 07/08/2023 19:07

I find I am getting a really stiff neck and hamstrings recently. I do a fair amount of yoga and see a physio every 4w for sports massage but wondering about incorporating a Theragun.
Anyone have one - is it worth it?

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HundredMilesAnHour · 07/08/2023 19:09

I use (a borrowed) one on my ITBs / quads and find it helpful. I usually love a gadget but for me personally I wouldn't get the value out of from given the high cost.

vipersnest1 · 07/08/2023 19:09

I use a massage gun (and have had a theragun used on me).
I bought a generic massage gun for around £25.
They are great at relaxing tight muscles and soothing sore ones, but go carefully - I never use mine above speed 12 as that's enough for me.

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 07/08/2023 19:44

Thanks! @vipersnest1 did you find a difference between the Thera and generic gun?

I could afford the Thera but don't want to splash out if I can get exactly the same for a tenth of the price!

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MooseBeTimeForSnow · 07/08/2023 19:57

My husband uses one made by TOLOCO following his hip resurfacing in January.

No complaints from him.

vipersnest1 · 07/08/2023 20:50

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 07/08/2023 19:44

Thanks! @vipersnest1 did you find a difference between the Thera and generic gun?

I could afford the Thera but don't want to splash out if I can get exactly the same for a tenth of the price!

No difference at all. The generic one I bought comes with several heads (I stick to the round one) and as I've mentioned the speed is variable. I'd give it a go.

Kangarude · 07/08/2023 20:53

I have a Theragun and find it very good. It can be painful at first but regular use makes it more bearable. I only really use it on a low setting. My quads and calves are really tight from cycling.
Just a note, it is quite noisy.

CMOTDibbler · 07/08/2023 20:54

Love mine. I get very tight muscles and it loosens them right out. Fab in my neck and on my tendonitis as well

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 08/08/2023 10:33

Thanks everyone! I'm going to look at generic massage guns first and see if I can find some with decent reviews, then go for the Thera if not.

You've sold it :)

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GlobetrottingPercy · 08/08/2023 10:38

DH has one and so have just asked him:

He can tell the difference between that and a generic one. He does sport twice a week and suffers from a recurring muscle injury for which he has a sports massage every 4 weeks. If he was using it just for reliving aching muscles after everyday life, a generic one would be fine.

elderflowerandpomelo · 08/08/2023 10:44

We have one. It’s great and I hate gadgets! Whole family uses it for diffeeenr things

TheFlis12345 · 08/08/2023 10:48

I have a cheap version, it was about £35 on Amazon. I compared it to my friends real one and the difference was negligible.

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