The Fascia Gun, also known as Deep Myofascial Shocker, the Fascia Gun is a soft tissue rehabilitation tool that relaxes the soft tissues of the body through high-frequency shock. The fascia gun can be understood as a civilian version of the DMS (motorized deep muscle stimulator), the vibration frequency will be varied during use, and the basic function is similar to the DMS.
In 2017 at the MLB Finals, Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving used a fascial gun to relax his back and thigh muscles with the help of a physical therapist and quickly returned to the court. And the team service, which has since been widely used in the U.S. professional leagues, began to enter the Chinese market in late 2017.
But not everyone can use the fascial gun, if the operation is not professional can also cause personal damage, and does not have much effect on the repair of soft tissue damage. There is also the possibility of increased fatigue if not operated properly or for a long time, and pregnant women or people with health problems should be prohibited from using it.
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Utility Effect:
Muscle tension, lactic acid buildup, and oxygen deprivation after exercise, especially after over-exercise, make the muscles very stiff and difficult to recover on their own. The outer layer of human muscle will have a layer of fascia wrapped, so that muscle fibers can produce contraction in an orderly direction to achieve a better functional state. After excessive exercise, the myofascia becomes swollen or squeezed, producing soreness and discomfort.
The fascia gun is an external physical solution to muscle tension and other problems, similar to the role of ligament stretching, muscle pulling, and assisted manipulation massage after the end of training for former professional athletes. There is still a difference between using and not using, with the help of the fascia gun, the time and efficiency of post-exercise recovery will be improved. Reasonable and correct use of the fascia gun can indeed help relieve muscle soreness after exercise.
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