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Muscle recovery and healing technique used by professional athletes, celebrities, and gym enthusiasts everywhere.
By now, you have probably heard professional athletes, celebrities, and gym enthusiasts such as Chris Hemsworth, Christiano Ronaldo, and Ashley Graham raving about a technique called percussive therapy. Percussive therapy uses pulses of pressure that penetrate deep into the muscle tissue. This helps reduce recovery time from workouts, increase blood flow, reduce muscle tension, and improve overall quality of life. Think of it as a deep tissue massage on steroids.
The percussive therapy program at the Shiawassee Spinal Center is run by professional trainers. We use Theragun, the most respected and highest-rated tool for the job. The Theragun has a fast-moving, reciprocating head that helps penetrate deep into muscle tissue and increase blood flow. The vibrations are so fast they penetrate deep enough to affect the Facia otherwise known as the connective tissue layer.
Many people utilize percussive therapy because it makes them feel good. However, its benefits go far beyond temporary pain relief. Here is a list of ways percussive therapy can help you in the long run.
Although we consistently find the best results when both areas are addressed, it is possible to participate in any of our personal training programs after the clinic director has evaluated, diagnosed, and determined that these services are safe and likely effective.
Absolutely not! Although the fascia and muscles are intimately associated, our goal is specifically to affect the fascia, as it relates to our comprehensive approach to personal training, with the intent to balance musculoskeletal tissues, usually in conjunction with diligent spinal care. We have numerous local massage therapists that we recommend, and oftentimes patients get the best results by utilizing our program in conjunction with professional massage care. If you have wondered if you might respond to massage therapy, we can work with you to find a licensed massage therapist who would best meet your needs…at least until we find the right person to round out our team.
There are multiple Theragun models available. The “mini” unit is designed for light to moderate use and packs plenty of power for the casual home user, with the “pro” model typically being purchased for professional use, with prices ranging from $199-$599 respectively.
Although most people say the device feels great or even amazing, some people do relate that it can be very tender or sore both during and after use. Some people simply will not like the vibratory nature of the instrument and we are happy to provide a demonstration with different models and techniques previous to any purchase being made at no cost.
The needs of the individual determine which device is best for their needs. The wide array of tools varies from the mini, which is an at-home device, to the Pro model that we have sold to other bodyworkers like trainers and massage therapists. The Shiawassee Spinal Center is the area’s only authorized retail dealer, and we do stock most models for local sale. We also offer free classes on basic use to anyone who purchases a device from this location
Percussion therapy uses a massage gun that sends pulses of pressure deep into the muscle tissue. These rapid bursts of pressure accelerate the growth and repair of muscle tissue and increase blood flow to the muscles. Studies show that percussive therapy is successful at relieving pain and increasing the range of motion.