Thumper Mini Pro Professional Handheld Percussion Massager Deep Tissue

Does a great job

This was worth every penny. I bought this instead of paying the chiropractor 40 to 80 buck a week to use it on me. It works great for massaging muscles before the get sore from intense use. I do a paintball outing every year and my legs are so sore the next day from sprinting around. I got this and use it after ballin on the muscle that are usually sore and Ill feel great the next day with no soreness. Also use it on sore back muscles and although it hurts like hell (no pain no gain) it feels so much better after words. If you walk around or just stand on your feet all day you should buy this for your feet and calves and you'll be wishing you got it sooner. Highly Highly recommended because you can relieve a lot of pain with this and send 200 bucks for something that is solidly built and will last for year or you can spend a 200 bucks and go to a chiropractor or masseuse 2 or 3 times to use the same thing for 30 minutes and they will probably miss half the spots.

Like everyone, I am very cost conscious these days. However, after being diagnosed with Piriformis Syndrome (sciatica/back pain), I needed to try different avenues for pain relief, including massage. This product is also excellent for everyday aches and pain from exercise, yard work, and arthritis pain. I should preface this review by stating that I also purchased the Thumper Foot/Leg Massager. Which I also love - but still, wanted something portable for my back, neck, etc. This hand held massager is amazing, and yes, intense. Although another reviewer stated that it was too much for them, I find the different speed settings should put any such concerns to rest. I use it at maximum speed, by myself, on my back, hips, calves, arms and neck. The handle is long enough to do so, and offers great flexibility. You can use both massage heads, or only one at a time, and you can push the heel of your palm onto the top of the massager for extra concentration. It is an excellent massage!! Together, these two items offer the ultimate at-home massage!!

When I first bought this massager, it worked pretty well. I can't compare it to other massagers as I have not used many others, however, it seemed to work as described and felt pretty good. However, despite being used very sparingly and being cared for as instructed, my Mini Pro 2 stopped working properly. When I turn it on it stutters and doesn't gain power. The massaging heads barely move. My unit is still under warranty, so I contacted the manufacturer for help. They sent me instructions on how to fix it myself. I was unable to fix it, and their next suggestion was that I try to have a friend fix it instead. I suggested that instead, perhaps they should take it back to service or replace it. They explained that they do not replace units that are under warranty, they only service them. Further, I would have to pay to send it back AND would have to pre-pay $25 for them to ship it back to me. Given that this unit is under warranty and stopped working through no fault of my own, I think this is unacceptable. The manufacturer should be responsible for fixing or replacing broken units, and that should include shipping costs. This is especially true given the high cost of the item. I would not recommend this product due to the fact that it did not last very long and due to the fact that the manufacturer does not stand behind the product.

OK, the Thumper Mini Pro 2 massager is a must have if you want the following: The ability to massage relieve stress yourself, even your back, even at your desk while working or at home want to relax. A high quality product, as powerful as you will ever need, looks and feels like professional grade and will last for many years. You want to make your significant other turn into butter as she/he will love the relaxation and muscle tension release as you massage them...:) A massager heavy enough to massage larger deeper muscles and also light enough to gently massage muscle soreness from working out and over straining a now tender muscle. A massager that is very easy to use with an extra long cord which comes in handy when a plug in not so near and has multiple levels of massage that are great depending on whether you have tight muscles or ones that are a bit more tender. This is the best massager I have tried to date for producing a very relaxing massage and amazing stress release. I owned and used regularly a standard Thumper for over 10 years and it was still going as strong as ever. Unfortunately, I lost it in a move recently. So, I went right back to the best and I bought another Thumper Mini Pro.

Using the Thumper after exercising reduced the morning-after pain. For individual use, the handle is 3-5 inches too short but workable. I believe I read not to keep the Thumper plugged in when not using. If you leave it plugged in, you will notice the switch remains slightly warm. Some reviews from years earlier mentioned switch overheating issues/failures. The user manual mentions not to use the Thumper if you have any of several medical conditions. The manual also warns not to use on the neck. Apparently, there was one case of a blood clot being dislodged and causing an issue with the user. The product web site has a number of short videos on how to properly use the Thumper on various areas to get the best results. Overall, I'm pleased with the purchase.

This is my second one. Had the original for about 20 years until the switch wore out. It's a great help when you overdo at the gym or while working in the yard. Would give it a 5 in all facets but it is a bit heavy, is awkward to manuver, and doesn't completely cure all muscle ails...but it really does help dissipate the soreness. The cheaper and smaller version, "sport" or "junior" model has some built-in problems, but this (original) version doesn't. Of course, all are made in China where product quality is non-existent, but this large version is something of an exception. I definately recommend it for relief of muscle soreness. And if, when you unpack it and everything works...I would say you have a "Keeper". JpnB UPDATE A year or so later, I'm gonna lower my rating because of one recurring, "unfixable" problem with these things.....the shoddy switch built into the handle. I have now had several of these massagers and every one exhibits the same problem namely; the switch constantly cuts on and off during use. Really annoying!!! In all other respects it is a good product, but the switch problem reduces its usefulness. I'm not alone in this experience either, several people I've spoken too who have also bought this massager, have all voiced the same complaint....the dumb switch constantly cuts on and off during use. Returning it for a replacement doesn't help solve this either; you get the same problem with the replacement unit. So, if you go ahead and buy one, just be aware that you are in for some mixed results because of a poorly designed switch. "Buyer Beware"...it's made in China!!! JonB

Bought one of these back around 1997 after trying a demo unit out at a Relax The Back store locally. My wife and I used it on each other in the store, but balked at the pricetag and walked out. We got about 100 feet from the store when we were like "We can't live without that thing", and went back and bought one. Flash forward 25 years later and we still have it, however the power switch eventually started acting up after 15 years or so, and I accidentally damaged the power cable a few years back (tearing the insulation), making it unsafe to use. The weak point of this unit was the power switch. Because ours wasn't usable, I replaced it with a more-expensive, more modern, wireless Hypervolt unit. That massager lasted less than 2 years (with relatively light use) when the "smart" battery just flat out decided it wouldn't take a charge any longer. Having spent nearly $300 on the Hypervolt, and now faced with an $80 battery replacement after only two years, I told Hyperice (the parent company) to suck it, and bought a new Thumper. It is as glorious as I remember. Still built like a tank. The power switch feels the same, so perhaps that is still it's main failure mode, but dear Lord is this thing GLORIOUS. I'd say it doesn't have quite the same hard punch as the Hypervolt, it does have dual heads, so covers more territory than the Hypervolt, so you get a comparable massage, but faster. Hopefully this one gives us another solid 20 years of use. Get one. You won't be sorry...totally worth the price.

È un prodotto fantastico che ho avuto modo di provare ancora qualche anno fa tramite un amico che lavorava all'estero. Il prodotto va a sciogliere tutte le tensioni ed i nodi in profondità dando immediatamente una sensazione di sollievo dal dolore e sbloccando eventuali movimenti prima impossibili a causa del dolore. Lo consiglio vivamente a chi soffre di cervicalgie lombalgie ed eventuali dolori ricorrenti alla schiena.

This thing is so sturdy and definitely feels like a “buy it for life” product. It’s very powerful and in a lot of ways I prefer it over a professional masseuse. I’m able to target my problem areas and get instant relief that lasts hours!

Ya comprando mi segunda Mini Thumper Pro, la primera quemo despues de 10 años de uso super intensivo. Una amiga siempre llegaba a mi casa sola para su masaje thumper! La tecnologia Thumper (originalmente diseñado para caballos) hace una penetracion muy agradable y profundo que no tiene igual. En sus propio manos, la maquina deshace nudos en segundos, los vibraciones llega hasta los musculos y tejidos mas profundos y escondidos, donde es imposible llegar. Es un placer usarla, es muy facil, el diseño de la maquina encuentra nudos sin ayuda. Solo tocarle su cuello, espalda, o pasa sus pies encima de las 2 bolas, y en 10 minutos duermes en una calma de lo mas profundo. Dejar gastando tanto con visitas a las masajistas o hueseros, usted eres su mejor doctor, porque usted sabes donde duele y donde lo necesitas mas, y puedes hacerlo todo los noches en su cama, sin ningun esfuerzo. Saca dolores que estaba molestandose y debilitandose por años, en 30 segundos o menos!

I’ve suffered off and on with trapped nerves / knots in my back for a number of years. I have spent a fortune over the time on massages and physio sessions. As well as this I’ve had a Pulse Roll massager for years which I thought was good. This Thumper Pro Mini has worked so much better after only two sessions using it. Wish I’d read up on them a long time ago it would have saved a lot of money. It’s not cheap but from using it only twice it’s clear to see it will pay for itself. Obviously there are cheaper alternatives but after using it it’s 100% a case of “buy cheaper buy twice”. Power wise it is fine, ignore people saying that it has little power. In my opinion of using various systems this is as good as any for home use. Level 1 was all I used on my back to loosen up a very stubborn knot which my other massage gun wouldn’t remove at all. The two positions of massage “balls” on it work well to hit either side of any knots or directly on top of them. They fit perfectly either side of the spine also. The balls are soft enough to not have the uncomfortable feeling the massage “guns” can give where you feel itchy, but also solid enough to do the trick of actually massaging. No issues where it feels as though the contact massage points and “hammering” off more boney areas. Comfortable all round. Wire is nice and long to reach from a plug socket without restriction. Design is good for reaching around your back either laying face down or standing up if you have no one else to help out. I read about issues with the positioning of the power / speed button getting knocked off while using it but didn’t notice this at all. Also was used twice for 30 mins or longer without any overheating cut off. Noise wise it’s not very loud. It’s not quiet but no machine if this type ever will be silent. All in all very happy with it and would love to try out a Thumper Maxi Pro in the future if the price was right as I could imagine this being even better.

J ai découvert ce produit lors d une séance chez ma chiropracteur. Elle l utilise dans son cabinet. Cela m avais fait un bien fou au bas du dos. Muni des références je suis parte à la recherche de ce produit sur le net. De nombreuses contrefaçon existent, je voulais vraiment avoine produit de la marque thumper. Amazon le livrait en quelques jours, et le prix est beaucoup moins cher que sur les sites spécialisés. Le prix étant conséquent, cela a été un cadeau d anniversaire, franchement je l adore !! C est un appareil vibrant, qui tapote les muscles et les détend top pour les trapèzes contractés après une journée d écran, une merveille pour le dos , on ressent une sensation de chaleur et de confort. Une séance bien être à domicile !! Il active la circulation du sang sur la zone posée et peut donner une impression de démangeaisons à la fin de la séance.. Je suis ravie de cet achat, j ai beaucoup moins mal au dos et aux muscles depuis, on peut l utiliser sur les genoux, bras etc... Mes parents, âgés, ont été conquis également.