I get it. Manual therapy can be costly, especially if you have benefits that only cover part of it, or no benefits at all (ahh, self-employment – but I’m not complaining!). Most people aren’t willing to spend money in general or beyond what they’re covered for, and unfortunately this can create a huge setback or the lack of therapy can instigate issues in the body that will take even more time and money to resolve.
It’s very important to find your health care team beyond your family doctor and any specialists you may have. They’re just the start of it, and even if you’re not an athlete, you have to consider yourself as one. What are two major things you have in common with an athlete?
- a body
- injuries
And either way, you need to care for your body to ensure longevity of mobility.
Most people will also wait until they have pain or an injury before seeing someone, I do the same however because I’m in healthcare anyways, I know how to care for myself and have body awareness. But in the event where I need that extra help, I see my Physiotherapist Nadir from MUV Therapy. In the event that a patient needs something out of my scope, or they need therapy I can’t provide, I always refer them to him because of my personal success.
In order to maintain the results of your therapy or even preventative work, I strongly suggest a simple piece of equipment that doesn’t break the bank – a massage gun.
Don’t stress yourself researching the best massage gun!
They. All. Literally. Do. The. Same. Thing.
There are a couple brands upwards of $400, but they work just as well as a $100 massage gun from Amazon (that’s where I got mine) and the money you’ll save buying the more affordable option, you can put that towards therapy.
The key to using a massage gun effectively, is to ensure you use the correct attachments for the specific area of your body. Don’t put on the bullet tip for the outside of your thigh at a 10 intensity, because you’ll really hurt yourself and bruise. Start by using the largest heads for more muscular regions at a lower intensity, then gradually increase if you can tolerate it. For pin-point issues, then you can use the plastic vs rubber heads that are more specific as opposed to broad, and start at a lower speed before climbing up.
Another tip is the duration. If you spend less than roughly 2 minutes using the massage gun, you can stimulate the tissues and wake them up even if your goal is to calm them down (unless you want to intentionally stimulate prior to a run or any form of exercise). So ideally use the gun for about 5-7 minutes in one general area will do the trick.
Enjoy it and don’t overdue it!
*Link below is the closest gun that I have*
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