It’s the last quarter of the year, when my job responsibilities tend to ramp up, and my family responsibilities have increased this year, too. Recently, I started running regularly again to help find some me-time, but instead of releasing tension, the activity has left my traps and neck stiff. No amount of meditation or yoga is releasing these burdens that have nested into my shoulders, upper back, and neck.
Luckily, Therabody needed someone to try its newest massagers: ThermNeck & Upper Back and ThermFace Massage. Full disclosure: I’m a Theragun fan. It’s been helping me recover from workouts and race training for years.
Products that target my stress zone sounded promising—and much-needed. I love my Theragun, but it can be unwieldy when I try to reach those areas myself. So I began working the two Therabody massagers into my after-work wellness routine.
First, I started with ThermFace Massage. When I initially heard about it, I wasn’t sure what to expect—or whether I’d like it. I live with migraine, so I was cautious about the prospect of vibration around my head.
ThermFace Massage may look just like a smaller Theragun, but it isn’t. It’s Therabody’s first heated percussive massage device specifically engineered to handle the delicate muscles of the face, jaw, and neck. It has 5-millimeter amplitude, three speeds, three heat levels, and four specialized attachments—Heat, Cone, Dampener, and Wedge—that allows you to customize the experience.
And unlike the Theragun, ThermFace Massage has a 45-degree ergonomic shape that makes it easier to navigate all contours of the jaw, face, and neck. The first time I used it, I chose the softest attachment and started on the right side of my neck. I turned it on at the lowest speed and moved slowly, paying close attention to how my body responded.
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