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Choosing the Right Massage Gun: A Step by Step Guide

You’ve probably heard of a massage gun, a miracle tool that helps relieve sore muscle especially after a long and intense workout at the gym. But with plenty of massage guns out in the market today, how will you know if you invested in the right one? Well, read on, and we’ll help you find the perfect massage gun for you!

First things first, what’s a massage gun?

 A massage gun, also called a percussion massager, is a handy device that provides user vibration or percussive therapy which is very similar to a relaxing massage. This electric tool resembles a power drill and provides a vigorous massage targeting specific problem areas of the body through various attachments. 

Massage guns are popular among endurance athletes and gym buffs since they help reduce inflammation of the muscle and even improve body circulation. Not to mention that you can use a massage gun on your own, so you definitely don’t have to go to a massage parlor or see a masseuse especially since it is not advised during this time of the pandemic.

Benefits of a Massage Gun

Although a massage gun won’t eliminate sore muscles, it helps reduce muscle tension and inflammation by increasing blood flow to a specific targeted muscle area. A 2014 study has also suggested that using a massage gun is proven effective to prevent DOMS or delayed onset muscle soreness.

Additionally, a massage gun can be used even before starting a workout to act as a warm-up for the muscle, and of course, it can be used to facilitate muscle recovery. And while it's a must-have among fitness enthusiasts, a massage gun is highly recommended for people from all walks of life. Whether you are a hardcore gym trainer or a software engineer, you'll definitely love the massage gun.

Interchangeable Massage Heads

Each massage gun comes with different interchangeable heads or attachments. They offer variation, each with a specific role in terms of providing the body the relaxation that it needs. Here are four of the most common attachment heads on massage guns:

Round Head Attachment

This is the most commonly used massage gun head since it's also the most versatile. It's the ideal head for hand, back, leg, and buttock massage.

Flat Head Attachment

This flexible attachment provides a more dense massage compared to the round head. And since it doesn't have sharp edges, using it won't hurt much if ever you run over on bones while massaging. It's also the best choice for relaxing and shaping the muscles.

Bullet-shaped Attachment

The bullet is perfect if you want to use the massage gun on specific knots or trigger points. You may want to use this head for a deep tissue massage on the joints, plant, and plantar fascia.

Fork Attachment

With its dual-pronged head, this attachment allows you to target areas like the spine and even the neck (gentle massage) and the Achilles.


Introducing Fuego X9 by Nordic Lifting!


With plenty of massage guns in the market today, we want to recommend only the best for you and that’s the Fuego X9 by Nordic Lifting.

Unlike other massage guns, the Fuego X9 is designed with functionality in mind – built with a super hi-torque, brushless motor, and equipped with six massage gun heads! (Yes, you read that right, we got six interchangeable massage heads for you.)

Aside from the round head, bullet head, flathead, and the fork head, we have two additional massage heads to provide relief to your muscle pains. 

Heated Flat Head

The heated flat head allows the sore and stiff muscle to relax while also relieving body pain through its heat. The temperature of this heated flat head ranges from 42 to 48 degrees Celsius which will make you feel relaxed and warm.

Air Plug Head

A great choice for providing massage to tender areas of the body, the air plug head is more suitable for sensitive muscle groups.

The Fuego X9 also has a heated massage mode that works with the heated flat head. Nordic Lifting also offers a 1-year warranty, so you are given an assurance that you get a quality massage gun.

Get your own Fuego X9 – your perfect recovery partner!






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