What Are Massage Gun Attachments For?

 

On their own, massage guns make powerful vibration machines. However, when you combine them with various attachments, they become even more powerful by amplifying their impact on specific areas on the body and highlighting their strengths for specific massage purposes.

Many brands include multiple attachments with massage gun purchases. Others require them to be purchased separately. Most massage guns offered by Lifepro include multiple massage gun attachments at no additional cost. Check out these mid-range massage guns.

When you use the right attachment for the proper purpose, you get a laser-targeted massage that not only relieves pain and discomfort, but also unlocks the full potential of your massage gun. Without the right attachment, you either get an average massage, or in many cases, a massage that doesn’t even fulfill its intended purposes.

In this article, we will discuss six popular massage heads. We will show you what their primary functions are, recommend the most effective use for them. After you read this article, you’ll know exactly what kind of massage gun attachments are best used on specific areas of your body. Armed with this information, you’ll be able to potentially double the benefits you get from a massage gun. If you are a massage gun owner, consider this article required reading for you!

Big Round Head

When you think of a massage gun, odds are this is the first attachment that comes to mind. Perhaps the most common attachment found on a massage gun, the big, round head is used mainly on the more dominant muscle groups in your body – think your quads, hamstrings, and glutes. With the larger size of this attachment, you’ll be able to cover more of your body in less time. When you pack this attachment in your bag, you’ll save time when using your massage gun at the gym.

When do you use a massage gun? If you use a massage gun before, after, or even during a workout, this attachment won’t just reduce your warmup time. It will also allow you to target most of your muscle groups, providing the most diverse levels of application out of all of the different massage gun attachments. If you have to carry one attachment with you, it should be the big round head. Odds are, it’s already included with your massage gun. If it’s not, you’ll easily be able to find one at a very low cost.

Flat Head

When it comes to deep tissue massage, the flat head attachment may be just the tool you’re looking for. As the name implies, the flat head attachment has a flat surface that can be used to further improve your deep tissue massage experience.

The flat head attachment covers a wider area than most other attachments and especially works wonders on sore muscles. So if you’ve just come from an intense workout session at the gym, you’re going to want to use this attachment to loosen up those muscles and reduce your recovery time. In particular, the flat head attachment is best used on medium to large muscle groups, such as your shoulder blades.

One thing to look out for when you use a massage gun is your bones. You never want to use a massage gun too close to your bones or you risk injury. With the flat head attachment, you reduce this risk, as well as reduce some of the residual pain that may sometimes occur with deep tissue massage. As such, you can hold the massage gun a bit closer when you use the flat head attachment. Overall, the flat head is a safe and effective massage gun attachment.

Bullet Head

For a powerful, yet precise massage that targets exactly where you want to target, the bullet head massage head may be the right attachment for you. With this attachment, you’re going to want to focus on specific points of tension.

With the bullet head massage, you’ll be able to penetrate those layers of tissues with precision, allowing you to get the most out of deep tissue massage in minimal time. This works wonders when you have pain or discomfort in one particular spot in your body.  Since this particular massage head is smaller in size, you’ll be able to more easily target those smaller muscles, such as those in your hands or feet. 

As with any other massage head, you are still going to want to exercise caution. Don’t use your massage gun for more than 15 minutes per muscle group. If you experience any kind of discomfort or pain, stop using your massage gun immediately. As always, consult with your doctor before use, especially if your joints and muscles are sensitive.

Spinal Head

Also known as the fork head, the spinal head attachment is a very popular and effective attachment. With its two-pronged design, the spinal head provides more coverage than most other attachments. Many people rely on this attachment to ease tension and provide an even deeper massage than most other massage gun attachments are able to provide.

There are varying opinions on whether to use this attachment on your spine. Many people find that the spinal head does a wonderful job of easing chronic back pain. Others find that the impact this attachment has on the spine may be a little much for comfort. Your mileage may vary, so always start on low settings to make sure you’re comfortable with this attachment.

Additionally, many users rely on this two-pronged attachment to dig just a bit deeper and deliver an extra impactful deep tissue massage. So if getting that deep tissue massage is crucial for you, you may just want to try the spinal head attachment.

Pneumatic Head

The pneumatic head massage gun attachment makes an excellent tool to help you target those sensitive areas in the body. Due to its flat and cushioned design, this is the massage gun attachment that is most recommended when it comes to treating your ligaments or bones.

On top of this, the pneumatic head is more flexible than most other massage heads, making it easier to target flat and non-flat joints and muscles. Although it’s effective for most areas of your body, the pneumatic head is especially effective for targeting soft tissue and more tender muscles. If you’re feeling a little unsure about if you should use a massage gun on a more sensitive spot, we highly recommend using this massage head.

So there you have it! With these five massage gun attachments in hand, you’ll be well prepared to use your massage gun for just about any purpose. Whether you’re traveling, at the gym, or at home, simply bust out your massage gun, pick and attachment, and enjoy!