The Best Theragun Devices for a Deep Tissue Massage at Home

Best for Travel

Therabody Theragun Relief

$149 $140 at Amazon $150 at Target View on Dermstore

With three different percussive massage speeds, the Theragun Relief is FDA-approved and helps relieve pain, stiffness, and tension. The massaging tool has the brand’s signature triangle-shaped handle that makes it easy to use it on arms, legs, and shoulders. The ergonomic design made it possible for us to reach spots on our back and shoulders that we wouldn’t usually be able to reach with our hands alone.

We almost named this device the easiest for beginners because it’s so simple to get started with — just charge it, press the button to choose your percussive mode, and apply pressure where you want it. But, because this hand-held device is also small enough to fit in a backpack or carry-on suitcase, we named it best for travel. 

Massage Depth: 10mm | Designated Use Area: Back, shoulders, legs, feet, arms | Features: Three vibration settings, three attachment heads

Best for Guided Massage

Therabody Theragun Sense

$299 $199 at Amazon $299 $199 at Walmart View on Therabody.com

Similar to the Theragun Relief but with a few more high-tech features, the Sense is another amazing tool for relieving tension and pain. The device’s LED screen shows a visual guide to using the massager, with programs for feet, shoulder, back, thighs, and more, which worked great once we got the hang of it. The guided function made us feel more confident using the device — we especially liked the little animation that showed us exactly where to apply pressure,

The Sense feels lightweight in hand, making it easy for us to massage out the bothersome knots in our back. The settings are easy to flip through with the control button, and the four different attachments can be removed and replaced with a bit of force. Plus, it’s small and light enough to travel with.

Massage Depth: 12mm | Designated Use Area: Back, shoulders, legs, feet, arms | Features: LED screen, five guided massages with animated instructions, five vibration settings, four attachment heads

Best Investment

Therabody Theragun PRO Plus

$599 $499 at Amazon $599 $549 at Best Buy View on Goop.com

If you’re looking for a massage gun with all of the high-tech features you could imagine, then the Theragun Pro Plus may be exactly what you’re looking for. Not only does this device provide a percussive deep-muscle massage, but it also comes equipped with LED light therapy settings to help stimulate circulation deep in the muscles and joints. The Pro Plus also has a heat therapy setting and a cold therapy attachment head (which is, unfortunately, sold separately). 

Compared to the smaller Theragun devices, we found that this one offered a much more intense massage. So, for any serious athlete, the Pro Plus is a great choice for relieving deep muscle aches and knots. The vibration settings felt marvelous on our lower backs, powerfully releasing the tension we stored there. We found the accompanying app easy to use, and we love that it asked us about our wellness goals before we got started. 

This device is heavier and more expensive than the other Theraguns we tried, so we’d recommend it for athletes or anyone who plans to use all the extra features. 

Massage depth: 16mm | Designated Use Area: Back, shoulders, legs, feet, arms | Features: LED screen, three heat settings, cold therapy attachment (sold separately), LED light therapy

Best Head Massage

Therabody SmartGoggles (2nd Generation)

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This facial massaging mask from Therabody provides relief for tension headaches. The curved mask wraps behind the head with an adjustable strap, allowing it to cover the temples, forehead, and brows. It vibrates, heats up, and gently massages the face, which helps relax  facial muscles. The SmartGoggles offers three preset treatments: SmartRelax, Headaches and Eye Strain, and Sleep Prep. 

Our favorite feature — and the feature that any fellow migraine sufferers may appreciate most — is the mask’s pressure setting, which gently squeezes the temples to provide relaxing relief. Though this is designed similarly to a sleep mask, we found it too big and bulky to sleep in. But, as an addition to your pre-bed rituals, this mask is a relaxing tool that helps melt away the stress of the day. 

Designated Use Area: Forehead, brows, temples | Features: Heat, vibration, three preset treatments, biometric heart rate sensor

Best Sleep Mask

Therabody Sleep Mask

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The Therabody Sleep Mask does a great job of blocking out light and provides a relaxing vibration as you drift off into slumber. We found the thick padded eye area to be incredibly comfortable, and the mask stayed on all night while we slept, even for our testers who move a lot and sleep on their sides. The back strap is thick and adjustable, which helps to keep the mask in place. We also love that the fabric piece that goes over the eyes is removable and easy to throw in the wash.

The “massaging” function of this mask is really just a light vibration, which may be relaxing for some but didn’t really do much to relieve our tension. But if you’re looking for an ultra-relaxing sleep mask that makes a great gift, this one has our vote! 

Designated Use Area: Face | Features: Three vibration settings, machine-washable inner layer, non-slip strap