Customer Ratings & Reviews

Verdict: The Theragun Prime 5th Gen is as good as previous generations and other models. Its triangle design allows for effective self-manage in hard to reach areas, which is not possible with cheap massage guns. The included attachments adapt treatment to maximize relief for targeted areas. This is a must-have for long-term use and maximum benefits. The app could be so much more and has been generally disappointing for us. My use case. I have regular lower back pain. I tore my rotator cuff a few years ago and regularly experience shoulder tightness. I have a weird pain behind my shoulder blade. I run 10 miles each Sunday, lift weights several times a week, and do other crossfit training. First impressions. The device feels very sturdy. I like the green color. It comes with four attachments and a charger. I LOVE that it comes with a large case to store the massager and accessories. Setup. The app requires the creation of an account. I already had one so this was quick. Bluetooth connection from the app to the massager was easy. Using the gun trough the buttons is intuitive and easy. Design. The Theragun triangle design is what sets this massager apart from others. The ability to hold the gun firmly from lots of angles allows for precise pressure in hard to reach areas. With the Theragun I can easily massage my rotator cuff. I can reach and apply pressure around my shoulder blade. I can easily go up and down my lower back, and I can massage my hamstring after long runs. Performance. The therapeutic and relief effects of the Theragun is exceptional. I use it several times a week for soreness after long runs, massage lower back for relief, and shoulders for tightness. I have only used the dampener and ball attachments… they are perfect for what I need. The Theragun has helped me so much to deal with my minor issues. Things I love: - Triangle design allows great reach - Effective percussion with different attachments - Great battery life - Storage case - Easy to use - Heavy duty Things I don’t love: - I wish the app was more user friendly and had more useful content. It has been fairly difficult to find useful videos. I think this is a missed opportunity because the app and “smart” features could turn the Theragun into a powerhouse ubiquitous product. I recommend including every major muscle and having a “basic” or “start here” for every muscle. Such videos could provide the basics of where / how to massage based on different types of typical pain for each muscle. I was looking for hamstring and adductor magnus videos… there are none. I was looking for videos to loosen my often tight rotator cuff muscles from a previous injury… nothing. I believe that people buying this massager are motivated customers who are hungry for information and learning. This is an opportunity. But instead of using the app, I look for videos online. Conclusion. The Theragun has done a lot for me (and could do more with a better app). I use it several times a week to deal with aches, pains, soreness, and tightness, mostly figuring out on my own or watching videos online. The triangle design allows me to reach 95% of areas I need to massage, without having to ask for help or pay for treatment. I love it and highly recommend it.

This is the fourth Therabody product I have owned. The other three are still used every day. My oldest is over four years old and works just like new. I am a huge fan of Therabody products. They are high-quality, intuitive to run/use and definitely help me feel better every day. I start my day with the massage gun. It helps to warm up my muscles after a night of sleep. I also use the massage gun to help recover after exercise of any kind. I find that I get immediate relief in the areas of my body that are hurting, aching or stiff. I didn't think it was possible to improve on their original massage gun but this next gen device is definitely better. It is quieter to operate. There is no removable battery to clutter up our shelves and there are more speeds with this massage gun. I don't really have any negatives to say about this device. I truly use it every day (usually multiple times/day). The only negative I would say is the on/off switch is not as easy to use as the last generation device. You have to press it pretty firmly in order to turn it on/off. I also don't see the need for an app to turn it on/off or do pre-programmed massage sessions. Every company seems to be compelled to have their own app. I've used some of their competitor products and find they don't compare to Therabody products. There is a clear difference in the look and feel of Therabody products. Their packaging is also excellent.

Recently I have picked up the Theragun Prime 5th Gen for use for myself after I do running or hiking in my area. It truly is a game-changer to help relieve the soreness that I had after i would do my runs and longer hikes. This is my first masage gun and it fits very well in my hand and I love that it uses USB-C which I have plenty of in my house already. The power that the Theragun produces is great and I love the easy ability to change the power and the ease of changing the heads to make sure your massage is perfect. Using it by myself is amazing and easy to do but if you have another person to help you would be amazing as well. It easily targets the muscles that are tired, and digging into the tissues to get any knots out. It's size is perfect for my hands and I really appreicate the power it brings. Having a good amount of battery life between charges is amazing as well and I have used it over 20 times and haven't had to charge it until just today. The ease of plugging it into any USB-C cord is so easy for me as well. If looking for a great product from a great brand I would highly recommend this product. It's my first time using this and would easily buy it agian.

This massage “gun” works as advertised. There’s not much to it. It’s about the size of frisbee, roughly speaking, and it fits comfortably in your hand. Out of the box, it was about one-third charged, so I could use it right away. It comes with four heads, each of a different diameter with one of them having small tendrils like a short-hair paintbrush, and each of which is designed to treat a different part of the body and/or a different type of condition. The device works by rapidly moving the attachment up and down in short strokes at a rate, which is adjustable, of around 2,000 cycles per minute. The choice of attachment depends on the size and location of the ache or pain, and both the app and the included user guide give suggestions as to what to use in a particular situation. Yes, like I said, there is an app because there is an app for everything these days. The app is simple to install (you’ll have to create an account, of course—so what else is new), and it communicates with the device via Bluetooth. The app can operate the device in pre-set modes with suggestions for cycle rate and attachment, depending on the type of ache or pain you’re experiencing. But the device can also be operated just fine using the controls on the handle. I want to state right up front that I am not a doctor, so thoughts and opinions expressed here are totally my own and the result of my age and experience with pain in various parts of my body. I see two kinds of pain, short-term aches and pains as a result of exercise or exertion or over-exertion and chronic pain that results from arthritis or other conditions usually associated with aging. I am of the age that I experience both. Regarding chronic pain, a device like this is not going to cure it. The pain might not be curable and rather just have to be managed. That’s something for you and your doctor to discuss. But this device can help manage it. Remember from episodes of The Three Stooges or other classic comedies, when someone has to sneeze and they don’t want him to sneeze, so they press their finger under the nose of the sneezer, and they don’t sneeze? It isn’t just putting your finger under the nose that prevents the sneeze. The idea is that you press heavily against the upper lip, not quite to the point of pain, but enough so that you feel it. This fools your brain. It causes your brain to focus on the feeling on your upper lip, and it loses focus on the feeling that you need to sneeze, so you don’t sneeze. I look at the effect of this massage gun as being essentially the same thing when it comes to chronic pain. Press it up against an achy knee or elbow or shoulder, and the stimulation causes your body to focus on that instead of the nearby pain, and you don’t feel the pain as much if at all. The effect lasts for a while after the gun is removed and your body slowly “calms” back down, so you will eventually feel the pain again. But it does help. With regard to short-term pain, the effect is the same, but it can help by causing the pain to be diminished as your body slowly heals from the over-exertion. Eventually the source of the pain heals, and you don’t need the massage gun any more. But if you work out regularly or take part in any activity requiring significant exertion, you’ll likely use this regularly, especially as you age. The device is easy to set up and use, and it’s very portable with its own convenient carrying bag that holds all the accessories and the charging cord. But be aware that the charging cord is only USB-C on each end. You will need to provide a separate AC wall charger to charge it. It will probably charge from a computer port, but it would likely take longer. Overall, I think the device could be very helpful to anyone with localized pain caused by whatever reason.

I've used massagers like the Theragun for myofascial release for quite a few years now. As a hiker, biker, and long time sufferer of tech neck I don't think there's anything better to loosen up exhausted muscles or help deal with muscle and nerve pain. The latest generation of Theragun Prime doesn't set out to revolutionize the proven design, but rather adds a few subtle refinements to the winning formula. The gun itself is a bit bulky, but very well designed. The triangular handle allows you to adopt several different grips to get to all the hard to reach parts of your back without straining anything or having to get assistance from someone else. The motor is powerful, but surprisingly quiet compared to some of the earlier versions. And a neoprene carrying case keeps the USB charging cable and all the various massage heads well organized. The Theragun app also does a very good job of teaching you how to use each attachment and running you through some basic routines for common issues. Speed can be adjusted manually or controlled by one of many programs built into the app, and once you hit the right spot relief comes almost immediately. As far as maintenance goes, requirements are refreshingly minimal. A small sample of lubricant for the motor's shaft (which does heat up a lot) is included with instructions to apply oil every few months to keep the gun running quietly. The heads are all cast in soft foam rubber which can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. And the gun itself is all hard plastic and rubber, so keeping it clean of sweat or worse shouldn't be an issue. Overall, this is an easy recommendation for anyone looking to address persistent muscle pain or hurry along their recovery after athletic activities but particularly for people new to massage guns. The adaptable grip and the app's guided routines eliminates most of the barriers to entry, and the softer massage heads make it a lot more forging of minor mistakes than other brands which often use hard plastic tips instead.

This is my first compression massager, and I must say it does an outstanding job. I pulled a muscle in my leg which led to several weeks of dealing with sciatica. After some research I decided to try the Leragun Prime massager. This device is easy to use. It is lightweight at around 2 lbs. and is designed to allow you to reach most areas of the body. The massager has 5 levels of intensity ranging from 1750 to 2400 percussions per minute. There is a LED that shows the various levels as well as a battery level indicator. The device comes with 4 different replaceable attachments. This new version now comes with a soft sided carrying case which holds the massager as well as the attachments and USB-C cable for charging. Charging is fast and the massager lasted for a whole week of use. There is an app that the device can Bluetooth to that offers various massage routines, but I did not find much use for the app and just used the massager in the areas I needed it. The combination of some exercises and this massager managed to eliminate the issues I was having, and I am now not dealing with the pain in my leg. I have since been using this massager to relieve soreness in my shoulders and arms and it just does an outstanding job. At the current pricing of under $200 this is a great product and a great value and I would highly recommend it.

The Theragun Prime massager has many benefits. It is a premium product, but designed well and made of quality materials and should last a very long time. One thing that differentiates it from other massagers is the brushless motor. This is a must have feature for the device to have a long life. I most enjoy the design of the Prime. The angled handles make it easy to hold and maneuver to get the right amount of pressure. The controls are easy and obvious and if you want, you can also use the Theragun app for further control. I find it works great for me after a workout to reduce soreness. It can also be used pre-workout to improve circulation, flexibility, and give a great warm up with stretching. The packaging includes the Prime, a USB type C charging cable, four attachments, and everything fits in the included travel case. If you are looking for a powerful massager that is easy to use, this is the one to get. The quality is great, it should be durable enough for years. The unique grip is a stand out feature.

Buy this. If you don't have one, you need one. They just help your muscles.