How To Use A Massage Gun For Runner's Knee/IT Band Syndrome | Physical Therapist Teaches

Massage guns are all the rage in the DIY/at-home health and healing community. In the last year, we've seen tons of companies develop their own versions of the massage gun. But with their growing popularity, most people still don't completely understand why these percussive instruments even work. Using your massage gun mindfully is having an understanding of what muscles need to be RELEASED and which need to be SIMULATED or ACTIVATED. Using it in the proper direction for the proper muscle is key to seeing a long-term improvement (and not just a short-term relief). Discover the two general rules for using a massage gun and, more specifically, my favorite way to use it on IT Band Syndrome and RUNNER'S KNEE!
You can purchase the Achedaway Massage Gun below. Use our coupon code REHABANDREVIVE for $25 OFF your purchase!
Find it here: achedaway.com/?ref=REHABANDRE...
Subscribe: kzbin.info_...
Not all exercises, suggestions, and recommendations presented here are suitable for everyone and are in no way substitute for medical counseling.
These exercises can result in injury. Any user of this program assumes the risk of injury and holds harmless and releases Dr. Justin Lin and Rehab and Revive Physical Therapy, Inc. from any and all liability in connection with the program and advice herein.
Visit Us!
14661 Myford Rd. Suite C
Tustin CA
[phone]
[e-mail]
Visit Rehab and Revive's Website:
www.rehabandrevive.com
Find Us On
Google Plus @ plus.google.com/+rehabandrevive
Facebook @ / rehabandrevive
Pinterest @ / rehabandrev. .
Instagram @ rehabandrevive
Twitter @ rehabandrevive
For more videos subscribe to our KZbin channel!
Thanks for watching!
Rehab and Revive Physical Therapy - We CAN and we WILL get better together!

[@godfredbillgreene2566]

Truly knowledge is power. Suffered illiotibia band pain at the knee for about 6 years and this is the game changer, God bless you man

[@indianhorror]

Love the massage gun series. Brilliant! Please keep them com8ng.

[@eshaellendula6278]

I have had the tightest IT band for a long time and this already helped so much in one use. Thank you so much!!!

[@marvinsanders3847]

Mannnnn, this instantly gave me relief. Wow unbelievable!

[@Deathbringa]

very informative mate keep it coming love the massage gun content

[@marianmartin9441]

Love your videos .... keep em comin!

[@acestarone]

Thank you for this series

[@mitchellmcallister3980]

Glad i found your videos like the deliberate approach is the approach different for after a brutal workout to remediate lactic acid and leg dat tightness

[@mannycortes226]

Thank you so much for this video

[@earitonangs]

Thanks Dr Lin. This is all I knee-d 😊👍👍

[@RehabRevive]

Lol

[@ZIG270ZAG290]

Thanks for the tips need learned do massage thank you

[@susiedbc]

Thanks so much for these videos. They are super helpful! One thing that would aid my learning would be if you could provide a still diagram of the direction to go for each muscle so I can use it for reference as I try it myself. Thanks for considering that! If you do already have them elsewhere, can you point me in the direction? Thank you again!

[@OGPenna]

when using massage gun are you applying pressure to the it band? and when should we use it ( before workout or after as a warmup)

[@thatgirl2008]

Instant relief - thanks!!!!

[@RehabRevive]

You love to see it! So happy to hear :)

[@lngillespie]

Very helpful, thank you. Does using the gun only hurt because the muscles are tight?

[@bournejason66]

Does the massage gun help with tennis elbow too?

[@dylangenzler5336]

Thank you so much, I pulled my IT band in Indoor track and ever since it bothers me to run on it but I hope this simple massage helps a lot!

[@trudipper8055]

Did you achieve any results with this?

[@dosaindiyouli8125]

Thank you for sharing. Could you please tell us which massage gun you are using in this video ? There are so many of them and we are kind of lost. Thank you

[@sahilmatani1022]

Can i use this strategy for ligament injury

[@elias8294]

Wow, bro I just bought a massage gun and I have bad runners knee. The soleus work did the trick, it really reduced the pain.

[@mithunkumar-hs6ni]

Do you have patella femoral? Is it reduced?

[@elias8294]

@@mithunkumar-hs6ni I have meniscus pain and yes it’s reduced by using the gun after workouts and stretching

[@mithunkumar-hs6ni]

@@elias8294 thankyou

[@nostalgiatrip7331]

i did an intense sesh on my vastus lateralis and literally the next day my knee popping disappeared. Almost entirely. after it crackling my ENTIRE LIFE getting worse til a workout injury a year ago, when it began to badly pop on every stair and squat down. now it feels amazing and loose. as if for 22 years my quads just needed a damn massage to get the knots out. I can't even believe it really happened but I wanted to share my experience

[@ssv3812]

Runner's knee means Chondromalaciapatella?For chondromalaciapatella...shall i use the way you did?

[@jadabailey1405]

I've injured my inner side of my knee, so when I pivot or side step off it I feel it. Had a scan and nothing is broken and I can walk fine it's just those movements. Would you recommend I shorten that area with a massage gun ( from bottom to top) from my calves to my thighs?

[@abale1729]

Sounds more like a ligament strain. Massage it while doing lots of varied movement should help.

[@kalpaashhar6522]

Is this also useful for tight knee ligaments that cause creaking? This does reduce the creaking but doesn’t make it go away, so I’m wondering if a different pair of inhibition/facilitation should be tried. Thanks!

[@RehabRevive]

Hi Kalpa! We actually just finished a video for Knee grinding/popping! It sounds like it would be perfect for you! It is scheduled to be released January 14th. We suggest you subscribe and turn on our channel notifications so that you get a reminder when it is released!

[@kalpaashhar6522]

@@RehabRevive super!

[@Sinisterkid31]

I've self diagnosed myself with it band syndrome. I wouldn't call it pain but I have burning in my lateral knee pretty much where the it band connects. It only happens when I have my knee in certain positions. Do you think this is it band syndrome or could it be nerve related? I did have meniscus surgery about 10 years ago and this has only been happening for about 3 weeks

[@_Forever555]

Thank you so much, finally after so much run around I know that what I have is the ITB Syndrome! I will try your massage gun technique! Does this issue also effect the ankle??

[@_Forever555]

For anyone reading this with a similar problem. My leg is completely healed now! I used the same technique in the video and used Magnesium spray (sprayable magnesium supplement) to relax and feed the muscle. Two days and I’m healed and functioning like normal again!

[@RehabRevive]

Yay so happy it helped!!

[@speeedymcccoy]

Hi! I've been a runner for 10+ years with knie pain in the last two years. I've started using a massage gun recently and what I experienced was that it made my calves really really tight, like I could even walk on the next two days. I've haven't had this problem elsewhere, only in my calves, regardless if I've run before it or not. Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?

[@jatindrarajbangshi2787]

Please supply price for massaging gun

[@RehabRevive]

Please check the links below sometimes they run promos and of course we have the $25 promo code. Usually it ranges from $199 to $249

[@leearcherphotographyBircotes]

Is that a soft or hard head?

[@RehabRevive]

The round bulb looking head is a soft head, the rest of them are hard heads!

[@michaelambrose]

Why does direction matter? Is there research to back this up? I see a lot of other tutorials instructing to run the gun back and forth.

[@RehabRevive]

Just give it try. Wouldnt hurt right? We are using it clinically and innovating all the time to get things done better faster with longer last change. Or do a bunch of the same and get the same results

[@lucinafamuleras6941]

Howmuch gub massagesir

[@RehabRevive]

I believe they're having a promotion right now for about $250. You can use our link and code in the description for a discount!

[@Mcfc2Rich]

This is almost orgasmic. I needed this knowledge on how to use the gun exactly for this. Tyvm 💷

[@iamveintitres]

3:12

[@lucinafamuleras6941]

Howmuchthat massagegu

[@RehabRevive]

I believe they're having a promotion right now for about $250. You can use our link and code in the description for a discount!

[@mongopoe5099]

I got a good one at Ross for $40

[@SuprEmpth]

Not fun when you’re extremely ticklish 😂😂😂

[@reyrey520]

Lack of real patient demonstration 😢

[@nickpisarczyk]

3:12