Massage guns are excellent tools for relieving soreness, tightness, tension, aches and pains, so then why can’t you use one on facial muscles? There are numerous reasons why you should not use a regular massage gun on your face and we will review the specific reasons why it’s a bad idea.
Percussive massage guns are created and developed to be used primarily on larger muscles, than that of the face, throughout the body. The percussive oscillating motion and amplitude work deep into the muscles; therefore, increasing blood flow, circulation, loosening the muscles, and promoting relaxation. Taking this type of device and applying it to the face can cause damage as facial muscles are far more delicate and cannot take the deep massage that these massage guns provide.
Facial Tension Should Be Addressed
There are in excess of 20 muscles on each side of the face, totaling over 40 muscles. That’s a lot of muscles for such a small area. When we associate muscle tension from everyday stress, we don’t necessarily think about the face, but these muscles get tense and tight just like they would anywhere else throughout the body.
When we continually tense our facial muscles, this could lead to premature signs of aging and Temporomandibular disorders (TMD). TMD is a disorder of the temporomandibular joints, jaw muscles, and nerves that cause facial pain. And, symptoms of facial tension may include headaches, tingling, reddening, and damage to the lips.
If Not A Massage Gun, Then What?
So if you should not use a regular massage gun for the face, then what can you use? The genius that is Therabody, the creator of Theragun, thought of just that. They took their innovative technology and applied it to a massage tool that is specifically designed for the face. The TheraFace PRO is a device that covers all aspects of facial health. This massage tool will provide a relaxing facial massage, as well as facial treatments.
The TheraFace PRO will decrease tension and relax the facial muscles with the same technology behind the Theragun percussive therapy. It also has skin toning benefits from a microcurrent and rejuvenating light therapy. With this TheraFace device you can combine both massage and toning all-in-one. Now that’s a win-win!
TheraFace PRO
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The TheraFace PRO will decrease tension and relax the facial muscles with the same technology behind the Theragun percussive therapy. It also has skin toning benefits from a microcurrent and rejuvenating light therapy. This massage tool comes with 3 percussive attachments, a microcurrent ring, and an LED light therapy ring. As well, it has a battery life of 120-minutes. With this TheraFace device you can combine both facial massage and toning all-in-one. Now that’s a win-win!