Why use a fascial gun? What are the precautions for using the fascial gun?

The fascia gun is suitable for people who need to relieve muscle tension, especially after exercise. Be sure to massage and relax the fascia so that the muscles can be better protected. Next, the editor will tell you why you should use a fascia gun and what precautions you should take when using it.

1. Why use a fascia gun

After fitness or exercise, the sympathetic nerves are over-excited, causing the muscles to be too tense when static, resulting in fascial adhesion, which affects the Restore growth.

When fascia is adhered or injured, the body often experiences many uncomfortable reactions: muscle stiffness, hardness, and tightness; local skin temperature is low and moist; muscle tissue is loose, inelastic, or has reduced elasticity , depression; there are irregular lumps or cord-like hard tissues under the skin, deep in the muscles, and between the bones. This is a way for the body to protect muscles, and it is also a protective mechanism that hinders muscle recovery, especially some deep-seated muscles that are difficult to reach by foam rollers or vibrating foam rollers.

Therefore, these extra excitements must be released through fascia relaxation so that the above problems can be solved and alleviated. Combined with dynamic stretching before training and static stretching after training, the muscles and joints will look better and safer. Compared with our daily use of foam rollers for relaxation, the fascia gun relaxes muscles and fascia more deeply and accurately.

2. What are the precautions for using the fascial gun?

Note 1: Never impact the joints

Fascial relaxation guns are generally only suitable for muscles and soft tissues. , if the joint is directly impacted, it is almost like knocking the joint directly on a stone, and it is easy to cause joint damage.

Note 2: Not all parts are suitable for use

It is not recommended at all for parts with thin muscles and close to organs and aorta, such as the neck, chest and abdomen, and armpits. Using an impact gun.

Note 3: The longer the time and the more painful it is, the more effective it is.

The soreness sensation should be maintained at 6-8 points, and the use time at the same position should be 5-10 minutes Minutes are enough.

Note 4: Do not assemble or modify fascia gun products without permission

Fascia guns assembled by some users using electric hammers or impact drills are prone to damage due to vibration frequency and lack of protection mechanisms. It can cause fascia damage or muscle contusion, and in severe cases, cardiac arrest and shock. In addition, because there are many domestic counterfeit brands, most of which have not passed strict testing and safety certification, it is recommended to purchase fascial gun brands such as American Raynigel and German Bartontech.

The above are the reasons for using the fascial gun and the precautions for use. We must use it correctly to better protect our muscles. I hope the above content is helpful to everyone.