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Percussive therapy has shot from elite quirk to gym essential almost overnight. It’s time to put your fingers on the pulse

Massage guns are effective but can be cumbersome and noisy. We drill down into the details of the latest, quitest model

Created in 2007 by chiropractor Jason Wersland to manage pain following a motorbike accident, the Theragun is now used by more than

250 professional sports teams. Percussive therapy is the manipulation of soft tissue, delivered in the form of rapid bursts of pressure. It increases blood flow to muscles, helping to reduce the inflammation that contributes to painful DOMS – meaning shorter recovery times after tough training sessions.

Parting with £549 is a bit much when fitness isn’t your profession, but tending to sore shoulders after WFH is as important as soothing your hamstrings post-workout.

So, Therabody has released the Theragun Mini: despite its everyman price tag, it doesn’t scrimp on any of the therapeutic tech. Here’s what the buzz is about.

QX35

This is the motor that powers Therabody’s “QuietForce” technology. It allows for discreet, near-silent operation while you melt away your tension.

3 speeds

The Mini offers the choice of 1,750, 2,100 or 2,400 percussions per minute, with each setting calibrated to deliver benefits specific to your needs.

6”

When we say Mini, we mean Mini. At 15cm and weighing just 650g, this is a performance enhancer that fits in your pocket.

150 minutes

Portability counts for nothing if the battery is always dying. The Mini can last for two and a half hours, ensuring that on-the-go relief is always close at hand.

6 heads

It’s compatible with all the interchangeable heads from the fourth-generation Theragun. Switch between balls, cones and nodules of varying sizes and softness to really hit the spot.