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Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Health
- Tom's Guide
I have scoliosis, and this heat and vibration pad helped relieve my back pain
I have been struggling with back pain for most of my life, and I thought it was normal. But thanks to an X-ray a few years ago, I found out that the pain I've been having is from scoliosis: a curvature at the top of my spine. I know I'm not alone in my discomfort, though, and back pain can come from just being sat in an uncomfortable desk chair all day or pushing yourself too hard in a training session. Luckily, I have found a pain relief solution that is effective and a fraction of the price of hand-held massage guns: The Hyperice Venom Go. The Hyperice Venom Go is my favorite way to soothe my everyday aches and pains. It uses heat and vibrations to soothe and relax muscles, relieving tension and pain in the affected area. The reusable sticky pad makes the device extremely easy to set up, and the pod that controls the heat and vibrations attaches on top with a magnetic click. I've never seen anything like the Hyperice Venom Go before, so this was a whole new experience for me. The device is made up of a reusable sticky pad and a pod that magnetically attaches to the pad. There are buttons on the side of the pod to control the heat and vibrations, or you can simply use the app. I opted to use the app as it helped me to visualize what was going on. The pad heats up instantly from the signals sent by the pod, and the vibrations radiate from the pod along the pad, too. It can be used anywhere on the body, so I have also been using it on my calves after a run, and I've noticed that it speeds up my recovery time. The Hyperice Venom combines both heat therapy and vibration therapy. I have been turning to heat therapy for many years now, and it is the method that gives me the most relief. The heat works to relax the muscle and increase blood flow to the area, speeding up the recovery process. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. But what about the addition of vibrations with the Venom Go? Research suggested that vibration therapy can activate muscles, while heat increases blood flow, significantly reducing the severity of muscle spasms. Not to mention the vibrations are incredibly relaxing and therapeutic. The Hyperice Venom Go has nine combinations of heat and vibration to choose from. You can choose from a continuous vibration or two different rhythms. There are three different levels of heat: 105°F (level 1), 109°F (level 2) and 113°F (level 3). You can also opt to have either the heat or vibration turned off, so the treatment you get really can be tailored to suit you. This was great for me as I know heat works best to relieve my tension, but at times, Level 3 was too hot, so I could go for a lower setting when needed. This level of control can't be achieved with the heat pads that I normally pick up from the pharmacy. The lightweight and compact design of the Hyperice Venom Go means I have been able to take it with me everywhere. The pad only measures 5 x 3 inches and is flexible, so it can be rolled up. The detachable pod is also compact at 2 x 2 x 1 inches. I can use it discreetly under my clothes and can use it for pain relief when I am out and about. However, in this situation, I don't use the vibrations as they are pretty loud, and you may get some funny looks. You can read more about how I got on with the muscle recovery device in my full Hyperice Venom Go review. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Health
- Tom's Guide
I tried this $129 Hyperice heated massager, and it's perfect for office workers with a bad back
'I've got a bad back' is a phrase you'll hear me repeating day in, day out. I have mild scoliosis in my upper back, which can cause aches and pains after strenuous activities, and I think I've tried just about every solution out there to ease my symptoms. I never thought that a vibrating pad would be the answer to my woes. If you're considering one of the best massage guns to counteract your muscle tension, you might want to first look towards the Hyperice Venom Go: a small, adhesive strap device that combines vibration and heat. Research suggests that vibration therapy can aid with pain relief and muscle rehabilitation. The vibrations activate the muscles, while the heat soothes by increasing blood flow to the area, therefore reducing the effects of any spasms. The Venom Go can be used anywhere on the body as the reusable sticky pad easily adheres to the skin with the sticky gel. The pod, which sends signals for heat and vibrations, is then attached to the pad magnetically. There are nine possible heat and vibration combinations, and controlling the pod through the app is a breeze. It is also lightweight and compact for use basically anywhere. But you should be aware that you need to buy refills for the adhesive pads as they do lose their tack. The battery life only lasts one hour, and you can't check how much juice is remaining. You can find out more about my experience testing this massage pad in my full Hyperice Venom Go review. Price $129/£129 Pad dimensions 5 x 3 x 0.3 inches Pod dimensions 2 x 2 x 1 inches Weight Less than 0.2 lbs Battery Up to one hour Connectivity Bluetooth The Hyperice Venom Go is available at Amazon U.S. for $129 and at Amazon U.K. for £129. This price is for the device only, but it's also available for purchase with a carry case. However, with the addition of the case the price skyrockets by nearly $80 to $207 at Amazon U.S./ £210 at Amazon U.K., so I'd recommend skipping it. The Venom Go is unlike anything else on the market, with the most similar in size and shape being a tens machine. A tens machine is typically small, like the Venom Go, but it works by sending small electric shocks to the muscles, whereas the Venom Go simply vibrates to activate the muscles. The Venom is also different from hand-held massagers like the Bob and Brad M7 or Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Pro, which use kneading and vibration. The Hyperice Venom Go is very compact and portable, even without the added carry case. The device weighs less than 0.2 pounds, so when using it at home, I just carried on with my day as normal without it impacting any of my chores. The device is all black and consists of a vibrating pod and an adhesive pad that magnetically attaches. They quickly snap to each other with zero fuss, and I could even do it easily behind my back. The pod, which measures 2 x 2 x 1 inches, controls the vibration and heat settings. At the top of the pod is the power button, on the left is the vibration settings, and on the right is the heat settings. There is also a USB-C charging port at the bottom. There is also a USB charging cable included, and the need for charging is indicated by an amber light. However, I found that when it needed charging it would simply shut off mid-session. When it was finished charging, which took about an hour, the indicator light turned green. With the device you get three reusable adhesive pads measuring 5 x 3 inches, a similar size to heat packs I would normally pick up at the drugstore. These are how the device fastens to your body, wherever you need pain relief. The pads are reusable and Hyperice says each one can be used 20 times. However, after 4 uses, I noticed the sticky backing had lost some of its stick. To ensure the pad stayed sticky, I reattached the protective film after to ensure it stayed clean. Refill packs which have three pads and will set you back $29 (at Amazon U.S.) each time, so the price will quickly mount up if you need to use the Venom Go frequently. The Hyperice Venom Go is now a staple in my daily routine. Especially after a long hike, which sometimes strains my back; or after sitting at my desk all day like the Hunchback of Notre-Dame. It eases tension almost immediately, and as someone with diagnosed scoliosis, it's a real game changer. You can alter your routine to best suit you, with nine possible setting combinations. There are three different heat settings and three different vibration settings, as well as the option to have either function turned off. This made me feel like I was in control of the experience and meant I could get the intensity of treatment I needed just right for every situation. The three heat options are 105°F (level 1), 109°F (level 2) and 113°F (level 3). At times, I found level 3 to be too hot, so I switched down to level 2 partway through the session. This was easy to do with the app, and I felt the difference in temperature instantly. When heated, the pad relieved tension in my muscles the same way any heat pad would, and while the vibrations take some getting used to, I felt a difference in how my muscles moved when the vibrations stopped. Where I was stiff before, I could move more freely. But, there is no deep tissue activation with the vibrations, like you would get from the shocks of a tens machine. However, the vibrations did make me feel relaxed. So, while it is therapeutic, it won't work for larger knots. Nevertheless, the Venom Go relieved pain well enough that I could still get on with my chores around the house, rather than needing to sit still with a hot water bottle on my sore muscles. If you are looking for something to give deep tissue relief, you'll want to turn your attention to the Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Pro ($349), which uses deep amplitude kneading — that means the head of the gun moves back and forth to penetrate deep into the muscle. For athletes, the Hypervolt 2 Pro would be a better choice. The Venom Go's battery is slightly confusing. There is no way to check how much battery is remaining, so it just stops mid-session. It would be useful if there were an area in the app to check the battery percentage and avoid sessions being cut short. There is one hour of battery life on a full charge. I found a 10-minute session provided lots of pain relief, so six of those is fairly good going. However, I had to keep a charger on hand as I was using the Venom Go frequently. The app is my favorite thing about the Hyperice Venom Go. The pod connected via Bluetooth to my phone, although I had to reconnect it each time (which was only a minor inconvenience). The heat settings are controlled with a slider, and the vibrations can be selected by their names, which made it very easy to visualize what was going on in my sessions. Since I was using the Venom Go on my back, the app made it far easier to control as I wasn't reaching around to press buttons, nor having to detach the pod to see what I was doing. I could change the settings even mid-session. The response time between the app and pod is instant, so I could feel the temperature change immediately. I recommend the Hyperice Venom Go to anyone who needs relief from everyday muscle tension and aches. It can be used anywhere on the body, but I found it very effective for tension in my upper and lower back. The lightweight and compact design means it's discreet under clothes and can easily be put in your training bag for immediate relief after a training session. Like I said, it won't offer deep tissue treatment. The app also enhances the whole experience by letting the user visualize treatment options. That being said, it isn't perfect. Although the adhesive pads are reusable, they lose their stickiness much faster than advertised, and you'll need to purchase pricey refill packs. There is also no way to check remaining battery life on the device, and the battery only lasts for an hour, so have a charger on hand. All that said, the Venom Go has become an everyday relaxation staple for me after sitting at my desk all day and after a workout. If you enjoy strenuous activity and need deeper muscle stimulation, definitely look into handheld massage guns instead.
Tom's Guide
10-07-2025
- Health
- Tom's Guide
Hurry! Our favorite massage gun is on sale for Prime Day
Nothing tops the feeling you get after a hard workout. As for the day after, well, that's a different story. From tight muscles to a sore lower back — a good massage gun can make sure you're recovered and ready to hit the gym sooner rather than later. With Prime Day deals in full swing, I've spotted some epic deals from Hyperice. If you're not familiar with the brand, Hyperice makes some of the best massage guns we've tested and right now you can get the Editor's Choice Hyperice Hypervolt Go 2 for $129. That's not the only Hyperice device on sale. Below I've rounded up my top deals right now. The Venom Go is a vibration wearable that offers up to 9 combinations of heat and vibration to soothe sore muscles. Unlike a TENS unit that uses electrical pulses to stimulate the nerves, the Venom Go combines heat and gentle vibration patterns to warm up specific muscles and increase blood flow to the treated areas. This powerful yet compact massage gun offers multiple speed settings and interchangeable heads for customized relief. Its long battery life and quiet operation make it perfect for use anytime, anywhere. It's not just me who loves it — our rigorous testing proved it's the best of the best. In our Hyperice Hypervolt Go 2 review we said the Editor's Choice massage gun is a must for anyone who wants an excellent and lightweight that doesn't cost a fortune. If you're a serious athlete, you'll want to check out the Normatec 3 Recovery System. It using dynamic air compression for fast recovery post workout. This includes improving your circulation, reviving your leg muscles, and reducing swelling. This is the first time I've seen this bundle sell for under $1,000.
