Hey everybody and welcome to another episode of Design to Move. My name is Ryan Maxwell. I'm the CEO of Fluid Health and Fitness and Outpatient Orthopedic and Functional Training Center here in Minnesota. Today's session aims to educate you on the proper use of percussion massage guns. Remember that the information that we're going to share today does not substitute medical guidance and you should consult with a physician before engaging in any physical activity. While percussion guns provide multiple benefits including activation of muscles, neural and ambition of muscles increase blood flow and reduce pain, knowing what technique to use will impact the outcomes that you're going to achieve. That being said, the focus of today's video is on how to use the gun to reduce neural muscle tension. We refer to the technique as per cus of inhibition. The technique reduces the muscles over activity and natural resistance to stretch which is partially controlled by the nervous system. This allows for a temporary increase in range of motion around a joint especially if the nervous system is what's limiting the movement. Often a technique is paired with self massage if mechanical issues are also present or resisting the stretch. The gun possesses several qualities that you can use to achieve this desired effect. Percussion speed, duration, depth and force need to be considered as well as the placement of the gun which had to use in the state of the muscle when the technique is applied. To achieve an inhibition effect you'll want to use a soft head attachment just above the muscle tendon junction at a slow speed for 90 seconds with light pressure just on the surface of the skin. The muscles should be in a flaccid or neutral state when you apply the technique. Typically you'll find that the muscle stops tensing and you'll feel a warm sensation during the application. Make sure not to use too much force or this will overstimulate the muscle and counteract what you're trying to achieve. Once you get the hang of it using the gun can relax the overactive muscles, it can be simple and enjoyable and it can improve the outcomes of your workouts and your training sessions. If you like what you heard today make sure and like and subscribe. If you have any questions on today's session or if you want to learn more about where you should use the gun based on a functional movement screen reach out to us at admin at fluidhelpandpitness.com or on the link above and one of our care coordinators will call you to set up a virtual appointment. Remember, think globally not locally and your body is designed to move so stay in motion. So keep with us and we'll see you soon.