Customer Ratings & Reviews

I use percussive therapy daily — before workouts, after workouts, and whenever I need to work out a spot or two. While I appreciate the power of the larger guns, they often aren’t the most convenient for daily carry and use. That’s where the Theragun Sense really fills the gap. It has just the right amount of power to work out sore muscles, prep me for workouts, and alleviate points of stress throughout the day with its built-in programs. Out of the box, it comes with a nice carrying case and two of the most commonly used attachments. Right away, you can feel how much lighter it is compared to the Pro versions of the Theraguns — it’s easily handled with one hand by anyone. The Sense feels sturdy and well-made. The motor, though much quieter, delivers a solid amount of power and doesn’t slow down when I apply adequate pressure. I’ve used a similar machine in the past that offered routines to alleviate mental fatigue and physical stress. It felt ahead of its time back then, but it eventually fell off — so it’s great to see larger companies investing in this trend now. That’s where the Sense truly sets itself apart. The onboard routines are great for a quick guided tension relief session in the middle of the day. Combine that with the programs available on your phone, and you’ve basically got your own personal masseuse anytime you need it. Since it’s easy to carry around, you can use it on your way to work or while relaxing at the park. When I use the Pro versions of the Theragun, I rarely go above the mid power levels. If that sounds like you, the Sense will meet all your needs. It’s strong enough to alleviate sore muscles, prep your body for workouts, and relieve tension throughout the day with its guided programs. Another great addition to my Theragun family.

As a runner, I’m often dealing with aches and pains and sore muscles. Because of that, I’ve been interested in massage therapy devices like the Theragun. My first foray was with a cheap battery-powered muscle roller which was good, but didn’t really reach deep into sore muscles. The Theragun Sense has been just what I’ve been looking for. Out of the box, the Theragun Sense comes in a black zippered travel bag, along with a charging cable, dampener and standard ball. Some models also come with a thumb attachment and micro-point attachment. The unit arrived with more than half a charge, enough to jump right in. It’s super easy to get started. The Sense features a central on/off/function button, along with up/down buttons for scrolling through options. There is a small color screen that shows battery level, percussion speed and elapsed time. Press the center button once to power up, again to start the percussion. Use the up/down buttons to increase or decrease the speed. While using the Sense, the screen also shows the level of pressure that you’re applying. The triangle-shaped handle allows you to adjust your grip to whatever seems best. This simple shape provides great flexibility for positioning your grip. I love how easy it is to get just the right hand position. The Sense does a great job of massaging sore muscles. As it turned out, I tweaked my hamstring the day mine arrived, so I got to put it to use right away. The dampener turned out to be better for very sore muscles. Over the course of a couple days, using stretching and the Theragun Sense, I was able to keep running without fully injuring my hamstring. I really believe the Sense helped me to heal faster. A few days after getting the Sense, I began to have annoying pains in my lower back that radiated down my leg. I put the Sense on the job, deeply massaging the affected area. Yes, it was painful, but after a massage session I felt so much better, and it carried over to the next day. I’m a believer! The Therabody app really helps to make the Theragun Sense shine. It features pre-set routines for recovering from all sorts of exercises, such as running, yoga, cycling, weightlifting, and more. Connecting the app to my other exercise apps makes for a comprehensive system. For example, after returning from a run, I’m prompted to start my running recovery routine. The app guides you through each body part until you’re done, including video guides to show you how it’s done. I found this to be very helpful. It’s nice to have an app that does more than just give real-time stats on the device itself—it’s genuinely useful! It also features several built-in routines on the device itself, such as sleep prep, back pain and more. With these, you get diagrams to guide placement of the massage ball along with timers to keep you moving. This is nice for when you don’t have the app handy. I’m very happy with the Theragun Sense. It’s not as intense as their flagship model, but that’s exactly why I got this one. It provides a nice massage while not being overpowering. The build quality is outstanding, and I expect it to provide many years of faithful service. Yes, there are cheaper alternatives out there, but with massagers, you get what you pay for. I’m glad I got this one, and you will be, too.