Wahl Hot Cold Therapy Massager: The hot massage feature on the Wahl was nice, but our tester said the cold therapy feature didn’t function and “feels a bit gimmicky.

When neck and shoulder pain strikes—whether from straining over a computer or sleeping in an uncomfortable position—a quality neck massager can help relieve the tension. Invest in a high-quality massage gun and you can use it before training to prime your muscles for a session, or post-workout to ward off any potential DOMS. New upgrades include customizable speed ranges and visually guided built-in routines through the OLED screen: Sleep, Warm Up, Recovery and Theragun Break.While the mat is designed for your feet and the open-concept design accommodates any foot size, you can also use the massager on other parts of your body. Orbital massagers offer penetrating massages through a hand-held electric device for a consistent and relaxing massage of the shoulders, thighs and other areas.

My one gripe with the Elite is that it's supposed to be one of Theragun's quieter massage gun models, but I still thought it was on the louder side, especially as you amp up the power. Take your foam rolling routine up a notch with the Vyper 3, best described as a vibrating foam roller, which Hyperice claims will ‘accelerate your warm-up, speed recovery time and keep you moving better. The positioning aids MALTA and KRETA are designed for supportive positioning and full body positioning of people with disabilities.Just the trick to soothe away the stress of the day, this vibrating body massager has three special pads for optimum pressure allowing you to ease out knotted muscles. This is less common with heavy-duty massage guns, like the Theragun, because you can feel the intensity at the lowest setting. Despite its size, the Hypervolt Go2 can still compete with the big boys, blowing our testers away with its strength. This model is excellent if you need a massager that provides effective relief with an optional heat setting.

Each massage gun was trialled for a three-week period, used to prime and relieve our experts' muscles around their fitness-filled schedule of weightlifting, HIIT, running, yoga and more.

Whether you’re working from home or need a pick-me-up after the gym, make sure you know exactly how your massager works.