Step-by-Step Guide (Neck)

1. Preparation: Sit upright with your shoulders relaxed. Choose a soft massage head and start on a low setting.
2. Find the starting point: Place the gun to the side of the cervical spine on the upper trapezius (diagonally above the shoulder). Hold it at a 90° angle to the tissue; apply no additional pressure—just the device’s own weight.
3. Glide along longitudinal lines: Slowlyglide from the base of the shoulder toward the back of the head (along the neck lines) for 20–30 seconds per stroke.
4. Glide across areas of tension: Glide in short, gentle strokes across the upper trapezius and levator scapulae (30–45 seconds per side).
5. Working on trigger points: Sensitive spots? Hold for 10–15 seconds, lengthen your breath (inhale calmly, exhale longer), and reduce intensity if necessary.
6. Switch sides: Repeat the same sequence on the other side.
7. Cool-down: Finish with 2–3 deep breaths, gently tilt your head to the side (without straining), and circle your shoulders.

Duration: 1–3 minutes total per side, depending on sensitivity and how you’re feeling that day.
👉 The accompanying tutorial shows you step by step how to use the massage gun correctly on your neck

What to keep in mind

• Sensitive areas: Never apply pressure to the spine/spinous processes, carotid artery, larynx, or directly on bones.
• Intensity: Less is more. Start low (subjectively 2–3/10) and increase only if you tolerate it well.
• Speed: Slow, controlled gliding movements—no “jerking” or rushing.
• Angle & Pressure: 90° to the tissue; do not apply additional pressure.
• Signs to Stop: Dizziness, numbness, sharp pain, headache → stop immediately.
• Timing: Gentler as a cool-down; in daily life, short and regular sessions (e.g., 3–5 times per week).

Common Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

• Setting too high: Often leads to defensive tension. → Start at a lower setting and proceed slowly.
• Directly on bones/vertebrae: Irritates instead of relieving. → Always stay on the muscles next to the spine.
• Staying on one spot too long: Can trigger irritation or headaches. → 10–15 seconds is enough; then glide on.
• Working on the front of the neck: Risk to blood vessels and structures. → Work only on the muscles on the sides and back of the neck.
• “Pressing down” instead of letting it glide: Unnecessarily increases pressure. → Let the device glide gently.
• Not breathing: Shallow breathing maintains tension. → Exhale calmly and slowly (e.g., inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 6 seconds).

Note: In cases of acute injuries, inflammatory processes, recent surgery, severe dizziness or migraine symptoms, or coagulation disorders, consult a doctor beforehand.