Massage

Aescape/ZDNETIt's not every day that you're lying on a massage table while two robot arms knead the stress out of your body. But there I was, dressed in form-fitting slate gray exercise wear, face sunk into the donut-shaped headrest as an AI-powered robot gave me a 30-minute massage. It left me feeling a little funny, but also, curiously, relaxed. That relaxation came from Aescape's robot at its New York office. Aescape is betting big on its AI massage robots and is launching ten robot massage tables, like the one I…

If you’ve still not had a chance to experience a real, large gaming OLED display, then jumping in front of Alienware’s AW3225QF QD-OLED monitor is akin to submerging your eyes in a warm bath of color. It’s a pleasant feeling, the kind of thing you hope to get from an ultra-premium device. Like a massage, the first time staring at the popping colors of Alienware’s latest curved screen starts with a period of intense stimulation, followed by a sensation of laxity that you simply wish could keep going forever.Put simply, the…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. By all accounts, very few people have had a bad experience with their Theragun, the popular percussive massage device from the health and wellness brand Therabody — that is, however, unless you’ve been using your Theragun all wrong. Related: The Best Theragun Deals Online While the Theragun PRO and the portable Theragun Mini are designed to treat sore muscles and…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Therabody has made a name for itself in the massage gun industry by making some of the best products to alleviate muscle discomfort, pain and soreness. The brand’s popular Theraguns feature high ratings from many customers and now, you can own one too — at a steep discount. While the brand rarely ever offers any Theragun deals, Therabody’s entire site is up to $300…

After an intense workout or a long day of travel, there is really nothing like a massage to soothe your sore muscles. And, since we can't always book a massage appointment at a moment's notice, massage guns are a great way to help relieve sore and achy muscles, aiding your body in the recovery process. Also: The best early Black Friday deals Whether your muscles are sore from sitting and working all day (raises hand slowly) or are sore from exercising or training, a massage gun can work into your sore muscles using…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. From at-home massage tools that look like futuristic power tools, to rollers that can double as vibrating back massagers, finding the right recovery tool can be almost as intimidating as a hard workout. But the good news is that you have almost an endless amount of recovery gear for fitness you can try out now. Related: The Best Fitness Gifts to Give Someone Who Never…

Tech specs: Massage styles: 5 | Reclining: Yes | Heated: Yes | Track type: SL track The Synca Wellness CirC+ Compact Massage Chair won't take up a ton of room in your house, but that does not mean it skimps on performance. This zero-gravity chair uses an extended 45.5-inch SL-Track to ensure full coverage of your back, neck, shoulders, and glutes in a compact package that is guided by a wireless remote. There are preset cycles, too, with options that include energize, relax, and sleep to suit your mood throughout the day.…

The market for percussive massage guns is pretty packed. So is there space for another? Symbodi hopes so. Its Vertigun is a quiet-running massager that locks into a patented suction-cup wall mount. While massage guns might feel great, it’s often hard to get to tricky nooks and tight areas without someone else controlling the device for you. Symbodi even claims that because you’re not reaching or straining to get a massage gun in place (and put pressure on it), your body should be further relaxed when coming into contact…

Chris Matyszczyk/ZDNETI was in a vulnerable position.Face down and in considerable pain.Suddenly, a man's voice: "Right, now I'm going to gun you.""You're going to what?""You've never had this before?" said the man. "It's really good."And so it was that buzzing began and incited a very strange sensation.I should point out that the man was a physical therapist and no one was harmed in the making of this column. I had a hamstring injury, thank you for asking, and my physical therapist was committed in his gun-toting…

. With Theragun's bluetooth-enabled massage gun, you can relieve tension wherever and whenever -- from your couch or at your desk. Theragun's app lets you control the gun's speed and pressure so you can dictate where you need the most work. Therabody promises quiet sound insulation as its handheld guns vibrate, so it won't sound like you're taking a jackhammer to your shoulder. Ensuring that your hand doesn't need a massage after holding the handgun to give the rest of your problem areas attention, the Theragun Prime…