Unwind with These Incredible At-Home Massagers

Theragun Relief - The Versatile Massager

With three percussive massage modes, this FDA-approved device is a game-changer. Its handheld, ergonomic design allows for easy use on various body parts like arms, legs, and shoulders. The small size makes it perfect for travel, enabling you to massage away tension wherever you go. It has a massage depth of 10mm and is designed for back, shoulders, legs, feet, and arms. Features include three vibration settings and three attachment heads.

Getting started is a breeze - just charge it, press the button to choose the percussive mode, and apply pressure where needed. Its signature triangle-shaped handle makes it convenient to reach those hard-to-get spots on the back and shoulders.

Sense - The High-Tech Relaxation Tool

The Sense stands out with its LED screen that displays guided massage for different areas like back, feet, shoulders, and more. It comes with four attachment heads and is lightweight and portable. The LED screen shows a visual guide, making it easy to use. Once you get the hang of it, the guided function gives you more confidence in using the device. It's especially helpful in locating the exact spots to apply pressure.

In hand, it feels lightweight, making it easy to massage out those bothersome knots in the back. The settings are simple to toggle with the control button, and the attachments can be easily removed and replaced. With a massage depth of 12mm and designed for various areas including back, shoulders, legs, feet, and arms, it offers five guided massages with animated instructions and five vibration settings.

Theragun Pro Plus - The Feature-Rich Massager

If you're looking for a massage gun with all the bells and whistles, the Theragun Pro Plus is for you. It comes with an infrared light therapy setting, seven attachment heads, three vibration settings plus heat and cold settings. This device provides a deep massage, making it great for serious athletes to relieve deep muscle aches and knots.

Compared to smaller Theragun devices, it offers a more intense massage. The vibration settings feel wonderful on the lower back, releasing stored tension. The accompanying app is easy to use and asks about your wellness goals before starting. However, it is heavier and more expensive, making it suitable for athletes or those who plan to use all the extra features. It has a massage depth of 16mm and is designed for back, shoulders, legs, feet, and arms.

Therabody Facial Massaging Mask - Relief for Tension Headaches

This curved mask from Therabody provides relief for tension headaches. It wraps behind the head with an adjustable strap, covering the temples, forehead, and brows. It vibrates, heats up, and gently massages the face, relaxing facial muscles. The SmartGoggles offers three preset treatments: SmartRelax, Headaches and Eye Strain, and Sleep Prep.

Our favorite feature is the pressure setting, which gently squeezes the temples for relaxing relief. Though it's designed like a sleep mask, it's a bit too big and bulky for sleeping. But as a pre-bed ritual tool, it helps melt away the stress of the day.

Therabody Sleep Mask - The Ultimate Relaxation Aid

The Therabody Sleep Mask does an excellent job of blocking out light and provides a relaxing vibration as you fall asleep. The thick padded eye area is incredibly comfortable, and the mask stays on all night, even for those who move a lot and sleep on their sides. The back strap is thick and adjustable to keep the mask in place. The fabric over the eyes is removable and easy to wash.

The "massaging" function is just a light vibration, which may be relaxing for some but doesn't relieve tension significantly. However, if you're looking for an ultra-relaxing sleep mask as a great gift, this one is a winner.

What to Know About Therabody

At-home massaging devices are useful for relieving tension, soothing aches, and improving blood circulation. Different Therabody devices have varying strengths and features. For example, the Theragun Relief is lightweight and easy to use, providing light percussive massage. Theraguns require some user effort as you need to guide them around the body. If you prefer a hands-free option, the SmartGoggles for temple massage might be better.

Percussion Level

Theragun devices use percussive therapy to increase blood flow, improve range of motion, and reduce soreness. Therabody has researched this therapy in their labs and with partners. It's found that using a Theragun massager for two minutes gives similar results as a 15-minute manual massage.