The easiest way to massage your own upper back without a partner is a massage gun with an adjustable arm. The EXELLEON MAGUN's arm locks at 0, 45 and 90 degrees, so the head sits flat on your back while your arm stays relaxed.
A straight massage gun works well on legs and arms. It struggles with the middle of your back, which is exactly where most people get tight. If you live alone, or simply hate asking for help, this is the problem to solve.
Why a straight gun struggles on your own back
To reach your upper back with a straight gun, you twist your wrist and lift your elbow high. The head lands at an angle, you can't hold it steady, and your arm tires before your back is done.
What an adjustable arm changes
- 90°: the head sits flat against your upper back, and your arm stays low and relaxed.
- 45°: for the shoulders and shoulder blades.
- 0° (straight): for quads, calves and arms.
A gentle neck-and-shoulder setup
- Charge the heated head (it has its own battery, about 1 hour) and turn it on: green light = 113 °F.
- Lock the arm at 45° so the head lands on the shoulder without you twisting.
- Start on speed 1. One customer says speeds 1 and 2 work best on their neck and shoulders.
- Move to the Flat or Round head when you want a firmer pass.
Keep it on muscle. Never use it on the front of the neck, the head or the face.
One gun for the whole household
Runners, tennis players, someone who just did four hours of yard work: different muscles, different tolerance. Five speeds and six heads let each person pick their own setting, and the arm means anyone can reach their own back.
The other option: an extension handle
If you would rather have a long reach than an angle, the EXELLEON MGUN has a detachable extension handle (about 13.2 in long with the handle on). Take the handle off and it is a compact gun for legs and arms.
EXELLEON MAGUN at a glance
- Adjustable arm: locks at 0°, 45° and 90°
- Brushless motor, 30 lb stall force, 8 mm amplitude
- Five speeds, 1,800 to 3,200 RPM
- Six heads: Round, Flat, Precision, Dual, Wedge and a heated head (113 °F / 131 °F)
- 3 to 4 hours of use per charge; 2.01 lb
- In the box: the gun, six heads, a USB-C charging cable and a carry case (no wall adapter)
- 1-year EXELLEON warranty
Quick answers
What massage gun can I use on my own back without help? One with an adjustable arm, like the EXELLEON MAGUN (locks at 0, 45 and 90 degrees), or one with an extension handle, like the EXELLEON MGUN.
Is there a massage gun with an adjustable handle? Yes. The EXELLEON MAGUN's arm locks at three angles.
Which speed should I use on my neck and shoulders? Start on speed 1 and keep the gun moving. Never use it on the front of the neck.
