Thumper Massagers – Product Review
Thumper Massagers are ‘at home’ massage tools, which have been created with convenience and accessibility in mind. They are handheld devices which use percussive action to work into muscles and are designed to help loosen any muscle tension and tightness being experienced. You can use Thumper Massagers to provide massage treatment on yourself or on another person. They’re great as a quick fix or a top up treatment, in between your usual physical therapy schedule.
We have selected two Thumpers from our healthcare product provider, Physique which we think will be best suited to our clients, based on your questions and your treatment requirements. Should you wish to buy either of these Thumpers, the links are below and a 10% discount is available to Body Mechanics’ clients.
We hope this review will help you make an informed decision about how and which Thumper Massagers may be of benefit to you.
Verve
Features
- Single sphere massager using percussive action
- Fits into the palm of your hand like a computer mouse
- Has flexible velcro band which fits across the top of the hand
- Variable speed control from 20 to 40 pulses per second to suit personal preference
- 3 interchangeable massage heads let you customize your massage
- Easy to clean; just wipe with damp cloth
- 12 ft. (3.66m) power cord
- Stroke: 0.20" (5.0mm).
- Weighs 2lbs
- £123.01 inclu. VAT
Specs
- Made by Thumper
- Size: 3.5″W x 7.5″L x 3.5″H (9cm x 19cm x 9cm).
- Weight: 2 lbs. (0.9 kg).
- FDA Class 1 approved.
- Electrically approved UL, CSA, CE.
- 2-year warranty.
Good For...
Working into targeted or smaller areas
Pro's
- Affordable
- Smaller size makes it easy to use and transportable
- Good range of speeds and changeable spheres to allow for required intensity
Con's
- Can only use for approx 8-10 mins before the Thumper starts to get warm, so if you have multiple areas to work on, you will have to do this in stages
- If you have issues on the back of your body, you may need someone else to use the Thumper
Star Rating
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 stars)
Verdict
We’d buy this! We found it a quick and effective fix to help ease any tightness in specific areas e.g. lower neck/shoulder line, lower back close to the spine, glute/hip, fronts of shins, feet and ankles, forearms.
Thumper Sport
Features
- Dual sphere massager with wide head and long handle
- Thumper's Sport patented drive system technology transmits energy deep into the muscle tissue
- Variable speed control from 20 to 40 pulses per second that match your muscles' natural healing frequency
- A "True Speed" feedback system that prevents low speed stalls
- Interchangeable massage spheres that let you customize your massage experience
- Long ergonomic handle makes it easy to reach all muscle groups, neck, shoulders, back, legs
- Easy to clean, just wipe with damp cloth
- Weighs 3lbs
- £133.01 inclu. VAT
Specs
- Made by Thumper
- Size: 16" L x 6" W x 5" H (40 cm x 15 cm x 13 cm)
- Weight: 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)
- FDA Class 1 approved
- Electrically approved UL, CSA, CE, ROHS
- 230VAC(Volts) - 27W - 50Hz
- 2-year warranty (parts & labour)
Good For...
Easing tightness and tension in bigger muscle groups
Pro's
Great for working into larger areas like the hamstrings, quads, glutes, either side of the spine and the calf muscles
Con's
- Awkward when trying to work into the neck/shoulder line. Feel that the ergonomics of the thumper could be improved
- Feels heavier than expected
- Wanted the cone massage sphere option to allow for deeper, more targeted massage
Star Rating
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3 stars)
Verdict
We have mixed feelings about this Thumper. It's easy to use on the back half of your body, due to the long handle, but we wanted more pressure and couldn’t quite achieve it. On the front half of the body, it was a different story. We think the same or better results could potentially be achieved through foam rolling, although the Thumper is a more pleasant experience.
Should you wish to buy either of these products, Body Mechanics clients can get 10% off by using the links below:
There are other Thumper Massagers available, so please check them out for yourself