ID:15833 Paracervical Muscle Edema After the Use of High-Percussion Massage Gun

The Effects of Massage Guns on Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review

“…While massage guns are generally considered safe, there are some contraindications or situations where their use may not be recommended [49,59,[76][77][78][79][80]: (1) recent scars, open wounds, sunburns, rashes, bruises, bleeding or skin infections, as this can further damage the affected tissue(s) and increase the risk of infection; (2) recent fractures or bone chronic conditions (such as osteoporosis or rheumatoid arthritis), as the percussive force can interfere with the healing process or increase the risk of fracture; (3) deep-vein thrombosis or blood clotting disorders, as the pressure might dislodge blood clots and cause serious health complications; (4) diabetes and neuralgias, as it can result in numbness or loss of sensation, limiting the detection of further injury; (5) avoid using on sensitive areas of the body, such as the face, eyes, ears, head, neck, chest, spine, superficial nerves and vessels, or surgery/joint replacement (plates, metal pins, corneal or cochlear), as this can lead to serious injury and pain; (6) do not use repeatedly and aggressively, on the same area, for long periods of time (e.g., >30 min), as it can lead to muscle fiber damage, blood vessel dissections and internal bleeding (such as intra-muscular, hemartrosis, hemothorax or rhabdomyolysis); (7) for some medical conditions, its use can also be limited, such as pregnant women, fibromyalgia, migraines, hernias, hypertension, epilepsy, cancer/tumor, seizures or individuals with an implanted medications or medical devices (such as a pacemaker).…”