Theragun Alternatives: Best Budget Massage Guns for 2024 [CNET]
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Whether you’re regularly hitting the gym, getting older, or are overworked, you know what it’s like to be sore at the end of the day. A massage can help in such situations, but if you don’t have the time to visit a spa, getting one in the comforts of your home isn’t too difficult, thanks to massage guns.
Massage guns use a percussion technique to help relieve stress and pain in your sore muscles within a few minutes and aren’t that difficult to use. They come in many shapes and sizes — from full-size guns that look like hair dryers to mini ones that are easy to store — and are usually more than capable of easing some of your pain. One model I tested even has an odd, triangular body, while another incorporates two heads.
I tried to get a good sampling of what’s out there by putting my muscles on the line — with an eye toward cheaper massage guns priced $100 or less. I started with the most affordable models from Hyperice and Therabody, the premium and popular massage gun brands. Then, I worked my way down to the most inexpensive off-brand and budget-friendly massage guns I could find.
Here is a shortlist of the best budget massage guns available in 2024.
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