As percussive therapy becomes more popular, more studies are being released about its benefits and potential limitations. A 2014 Study Case suggested that vibration therapy and massage (both of which are part of percussive therapy) are equally effective methods to prevent DOMS, delayed onset muscle soreness, meaning you’re less likely to feel muscle pain or tightness 24 to 72 hours after an intense workout. Daniel Giordano, a physical therapist and co-founder of Bespoke Treatments, also swears by the device and calls massage guns “an absolute game-changer in rehabilitation and sports performance.”