01/11/2026
Lots of my patients have a massage gun at home. Here's what I tell them.
The good: used on muscle, it can feel great and give quick, short-term relief. Tight shoulders after a long day at the desk often feel looser afterward.
The not-so-good: that relief doesn't last, and it doesn't change the desk setup, screen height or habits that built the tension in the first place.
The one I really want you to hear: keep it OFF the front and sides of your neck, and off bone and the spine. Serious problems are rare, but stroke cases have been reported after long sessions on the neck.
If you use one:
✅ Start on the lowest setting
✅ Let it glide, don't press down
✅ About 2 minutes per muscle, like the tops of your shoulders
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If the tension keeps coming back, let's find out why. Book online at woodschiropractic.com, or call us.
📍 Woods Chiropractic, 16236 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90603
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