# Everyday Massage Therapy Devices Theragun's Lightweight liv Introduces Portable Percussive Therapy By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-04-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/massage-therapy-device References: [wellandgood](https://www.wellandgood.com/good-sweat/theragun-liv/) & [theragun](https://www.theragun.com/products/liv.html?lang=en_CA) Following the release of the original Theragun a few years ago, an all-new everyday massage therapy device is being introduced as the Theragun liv. This [portable percussive therapy device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/massage-gun-extender) is compact and uses a single speed for the sake of simplicity and two attachments—a dampener that can be safely used on tender areas and near bones, plus a standard ball for general use. This [massage therapy gadget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbital-massage) is helpful for providing everyday relief and recovery, especially when it comes to unwinding from stress or naturally helping to alleviate pain and muscle soreness. liv is Theragin's most lightweight design yet and comes with a travel pouch for grab-and-go use. The user-friendly Theragun can easily be worked into one's [recovery routine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microcurrent-sculptor), with some users reporting that it replaced their regular foam rolling sessions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Percussive Therapy:** Opportunity to innovate and create more compact and lightweight percussive therapy devices for everyday use. - **User-friendly Massage Therapy Gadgets:** Potential to develop more user-friendly and easy-to-use massage therapy devices that can be seamlessly integrated into people's daily routines. - **Replacement for Foam Rolling:** Disruptive potential to create massage therapy devices that can effectively replace traditional foam rolling sessions for muscle recovery. ### Where This Applies - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for businesses in the health and wellness industry to develop and market portable percussive therapy devices and user-friendly massage therapy gadgets. - **Fitness and Sports:** Innovation opportunities for the fitness and sports industry to create massage therapy devices that can replace foam rolling for muscle recovery. - **Travel and Convenience:** Potential for businesses in the travel and convenience industry to capitalize on the demand for portable massage therapy devices that can be easily used on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [On-The-Go Massage Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypervolt-go-2.md) - [Portable Heated Muscle Massagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theragun-mini-plus.md) - [Portable Percussion Massagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-mini-massage-gun.md) - [Travel-Ready Muscle Massagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-gun-massager.md) - [Professional Deep-Tissue Massagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-2.md) - [Portable Leg Massagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperice.md) - [Percussive Pain Relief Massagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-atlas-pulse-pro.md) - [Total Customization Massage Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masuger-massage-gun.md) - [Heat Therapy Massage Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picooc-massage-gun.md)