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Learn about back pain, explore gentle ways to manage symptoms, and know when to seek help.
Aching, stiff, sharp when you move, fine one day and gripped the next. Back pain shows up differently for everyone, and yours has its own pattern.
Gentle movement and short, regular release work can ease everyday muscle aches. Percussion therapy is backed by published research for fast, temporary relief of muscle aches. It is a tool, not a cure.
Most back pain eases on its own within a few weeks; if yours is not improving or stops your normal activities, see a GP. Severe, sudden or rapidly worsening pain, or feeling unwell with it: urgent GP appointment or 111. Numbness in both legs, or bladder or bowel changes: 999 or A&E immediately.
Self-care steps drawn from NHS back-pain guidance. They are not medical advice, and no single routine fits every back: if your pain is undiagnosed, severe or getting worse, speak to a professional first.
Stay active. NHS guidance is to keep up your normal daily activities as far as the pain allows. Resting in bed for long periods tends to make back pain worse, not better.
Keep moving gently. Gentle stretches and short walks beat staying still. The NHS publishes free physiotherapist-led back stretches if you want a starting point.
Painkillers, if suitable. Anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen can help some people, but they are not suitable for everyone. Check with a pharmacist or GP if you are unsure.
If you use a massage gun. Follow the manufacturer's instructions that come with your device, start gently, and stop if the pain gets worse.
Check first if anything else is going on. If you are pregnant, have a long-term health condition, or have had recent surgery, ask a GP or pharmacist before using a massage device.
Watch: how to use a massage gun on your back muscles (37 seconds)
Watch: how to use a massage gun on your lower back (39 seconds)
Recovapro Lite
£89 £159
700 g and quiet in use (40-46 dB). 12 mm amplitude, five speeds, and four heads that wipe clean.
We make massage guns, so weigh what we say accordingly. If your pain is not muscular, the honest advice is above: see someone.
Percussion therapy, for fast temporary relief of muscle aches and tension. That is the claim, and the whole claim.
Try it on your back, not on our word.
Not improving after a few weeks: see a GP. Sudden severe pain, numbness in both legs, or bladder or bowel changes: urgent help now, via 111, 999 or A&E as the NHS advises.
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Compare Lite, SE and Max side by side.
Swipe across to compare Lite, SE and Max.
| Lite | SE | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amplitude | 12 mm | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Motor | 40 W brushless | 60 W brushless | 90 W brushless |
| Speed modes | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Noise | 40 dB | 42 dB | 46 dB |
| Battery | 180+ minutes | 240+ minutes | 300+ minutes |
| Smart features | - | Bluetooth enabled, customisable speed range, Twist & Lock attachments, force meter | Bluetooth enabled, customisable speed range, Twist & Lock attachments, force meter |
| Attachments | 4 attachments
| 5 attachments
| 7 attachments
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| Best for | Everyday carry, first massage gun, gentler settings | Fitness enthusiasts and athletes | Heavier training, deeper pressure, docking station |
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