Percussive Massage Therapy
I recently booked a chiropractor appointment almost in tears from pain as I had a severe muscle spasm down the right side of my head, neck and shoulder. The injury left me with migraines, light sensitivity and limited range of motion. Treatment was helpful but the relief was not long-lasting and my chiropractor advised at least 5 more sessions. There’s no way I would have made it an entire week until my next appointment without another form of recovery, let alone six weeks of unbearable pain.
If you have read my article, Masking Symptoms, you know I’m not a fan of taking painkillers or other medicine but I was desperate and caved. In conjunction, I tried everything I could think of; heating pads, IcyHot, CBD oil; nothing was helping me heal.
Working in a wellness facility, I’m familiar with a device called the Hypervolt. It’s a high-powered percussive (vibration) massager that treats sore and stiff muscles. I’m also aware that this name-brand gadget can run upwards of $450. I took to Amazon to explore my options, compare brands, and read product reviews. I decided to purchase the Opove M3 Pro based on reviews, the various speeds, interchangeable head options and addition of a carrying case. Why did I not buy this sooner?!?! The device provides instant relief through improved circulation, flexibility and range of movement. I went from acute pain, to mild, to pain-free in a matter of minutes. The best part is that the results LAST! Instead of masking symptoms with painkillers; I was able to treat the underlying cause of the pain. At the end of my second chiropractor session, I was advised to book just one more.
This device is one of the best investments I have made in a long time. While $200 might sound high, think of all the money you save from decreasing or eliminating professional massages and preventing future injury. Truly, that amount for unlimited deep tissue massages and instant pain relief is a steal. Don’t wait until suffering from an injury; percussive massage is great to preform pre and post-workout, in times of stress, or in the morning when you wake up stiff.
More on the opove brand & part of my Amazon review: I am happy to report that none of the interchangeable heads pull or tangle my hair. I use it on the back of my head, neck and shoulders so I was worried about my hair getting taught. So far, I prefer the large, round head over the others. The device has a rechargeable battery that you plug in when needed. It comes with an instruction book that shows common trigger points and suggests which head to use. You also receive a carrying case to safely store all pieces.
I’ve had multiple people reach out after posting my reveal on Instagram asking what it was and where to buy it so I’m posting the link here and below in case you are interested as well. Trust me, you need this in your life!
-Mallory
