Sponsored Content: This video contains paid product placement. Thank you to iReliev for sponsoring this video and providing Doctor Jo with a free Wireless Percussion Massager to use. If you purchase products from these links/ads, Doctor Jo will earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
Click here to buy the iReliev Percussion Massager!
Percussive Massage Therapy is a popular, new rehab treatment that uses fast, soft pulses over a short amount of time to get deep down into the muscle fibers. The continuous taps help muscles relax and heal.
A percussion massager (aka massage gun) works great to help relieve shoulder and neck pain. Focusing on areas like the levator scapulae and upper trap muscles is a good place to start. But make sure to be aware of the precautions before beginning. An important precaution is to not use a percussion massager on the front of the neck.
Like a traditional massage, a percussion massager helps to reduce inflammation and increasing circulation. It can help relax tight muscles, break up scar tissue and adhesions, and minimize muscle soreness and tension. Some studies have found percussive therapy to be as effective as massage in preventing DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness).
In this video, I’m using the iReliev Wireless Percussion Massager. In addition to being wireless, the unit is very quiet, and it comes with four different head attachments to target various areas. It also includes a nice carrying case to keep everything organized and in one place
Other Ask Doctor Jo Videos:
iReliev Wireless TENS / EMS Therapeutic Wearable System Review
