Massage guns are everywhere, but most people are using them wrong—turning a great healing tool into an expensive hammer! In this guide, Dr. Justin Lin breaks down the science behind percussive therapy and the Gate Control Theory of pain. Discover how to use a massage gun for neck pain effectively by learning which muscles to release versus activate, exact directions to move, and which specific muscle groups to target for lasting relief.

Don't let an expensive massage gun become a useless hammer! In this post, Dr. Justin Lin breaks down the Gate Control Theory and reveals how to properly use a massage gun for carpal tunnel relief. Learn how to test upper extremity nerve tension, which chest, arm, and forearm muscles to inhibit versus facilitate, and why avoiding sensitive nerve heads near the wrist is crucial for long-term healing instead of temporary relief.