Are Vibrational Massage Devices Effective For Workout Recovery

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      International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance: "Relationship Between Blood Flow and Performance Recovery: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study"
    
      Tulane University: "Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)"
    
      Center for Integrated Health: "The Gate Control Theory of Pain "
    
      Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research: "To Compare the Effect of Vibration Therapy and Massage in Prevention of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)"
    




Vibrational massage can boost your recovery and performance in and out of the gym.

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If you want to use your massager during your workout, use it for just 30 to 45 seconds per muscle. If recovery is the goal, you can massage a muscle up to a minute or longer.

      International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance: "Relationship Between Blood Flow and Performance Recovery: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study"
    
      Tulane University: "Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)"
    
      Center for Integrated Health: "The Gate Control Theory of Pain "
    
      Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research: "To Compare the Effect of Vibration Therapy and Massage in Prevention of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)"