Verywell Fit rated massage guns and picked the best 17 massage guns for this story: We Tested the Best Massage Guns—These 17 Came Out on Top. Dr. Karena Wu, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and Medical Director of the US Pro beach volleyball tournament series, the AVP was asked to participate with her peers on picking the best massage gun. Dr. Wu and her team at ActiveCare Physical Therapy utilize massage guns for their patients in clinic. Dr. Wu and her medical team during AVP tournaments use massage guns on the athletes. The massage gun helps cover a lot of surface area in a shorter period of time and increases blood flow to the area with a lot less work. Athletes use them on their own and with the help of a professional. This is a great at home tool to help increase circulation, relax tissues and improve mobility for those with injuries as well as for general health and wellness.