What is a percussion massager and can it really get rid of your muscle pain

Percussion or percussion massage has been known abroad for over 10 years, while in Russia this trend appeared about a year ago and is still gaining popularity. “Championship.Lifestyle” tested this miracle device. We tell you what you may need it for.

What is percussion massage?

This massage is based on percussion, i.e. tapping the surface of the body. It is used in order to work through painful points, relax muscles after a load, which is especially important for athletes.

In fact, the device replaces the labor of a masseur, but there is a significant difference – in speed and availability. First, the device works at optimal speeds from 1000 to 2800 beats per minute, which clearly exceeds the skills of even the best medical professional. According to internal statistics from the makers of TimTam (which is what we tried out), a five-minute work with the device replaces a half-hour session of manual massage. Secondly, the massager is mobile, which means you can use it at any time – as soon as you feel excessive tension or just for prevention.

What else is percussion massage for?

There is strong evidence that powerful vibration therapy helps to alleviate delayed onset pain syndrome.

Delayed onsetpain syndrome (DOMS) is the body’s natural response to exertion, with muscle soreness occurring a day or two after intense exercise. This is partly attributed to the accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles, which is “dispersed” by the percussor.

That is, the use of the simulator will help to get rid of the very crepature, which sometimes causes us so much discomfort and unpleasant sensations.

It is interesting that behind the creation of the device, which came into our hands, is an outstanding Canadian fighter Georges St. Pierre. He certainly knows all about muscle pain.

What can exercise machines do?

In modern devices, additional features have been attached to the basic technology. For example, you can add a vibration effect to the impact effect. In addition, the PRO version from TimTam has a heated tip function.

There is another advantage – it is a great warm-up tool before a workout. Thanks to the heat tip, you can prepare your muscles faster, and the built-in temperature gauge will show you how warmed up they are. All you have to do is literally put the front of the device against your skin.