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.

Struggling with shooting leg pain or tight hips? Learn how to properly use a massage gun for sciatica relief with Dr. Justin Lin. Instead of making nerves angry by blasting them directly, discover how correcting anterior pelvic tilt can take pressure off your sciatic nerve. Learn how to perform the slump test, which leg and core muscles to inhibit versus facilitate, and how to safely progress your massage gun heads for lasting alignment and relief.