Welcome to my recovery tool page. Since rupturing both Achilles tendons years ago, muscle care isn't optional for me—it's essential for keeping up with the vlog and my walking routine. The products below are the exact tools I personally use to keep moving. If you're looking for my walking gear stuff, that's over here. Walking gear
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This machine is a complete game-changer for my tired feet on rest days. If your feet are aching after a long walk, grab this now.
Remote Controlled: I can just sit down and turn it on—no bending over required to adjust the settings.
Heat & Kneading: It provides awesome heat and deep squeezing/kneading action that works out those lower muscle tensions.
My Take: It’s a lifesaver, even though the 15-minute timer sometimes flies by.
This is the latest model I upgraded to in August 2025. It gives me confidence that I'm treating my muscles correctly without overdoing it.
Force Detector LED: The genius part. The light around the button changes color (Blue, Yellow, Orange, Red) based on pressure. I know I’m hitting the sweet spot when it stays in the blue range.
Secure Heads: The new twist-and-screw mechanism means the massage heads are secure and won't pop off during intense use.
My Take: The improved security and the force feedback feature make this a must-have for safe, targeted relief.
I love this specific massage gun because its smaller size makes it so much easier for me to grip and maneuver around tricky knots.
Superior Control: The compact design is much easier to hold, giving me better precision when I need to target specific muscle areas.
Reliable Battery: The battery life has held up extremely well, meaning I don't have to charge it constantly, which is perfect for throwing in a bag.
My Take: While I do find myself wishing the power levels were stronger on occasion, for travel and day-to-day, easy-to-handle relief, this mini gun is a must-have.
This is my go-to manual tool for getting into muscle knots on my back that nothing else can reach.
Reach: The curved design allows me to apply pressure to muscle knots all over my back without straining or twisting.
Dual Action: I also effectively use the center knobs to dig into deep muscle tissue and relieve tension in my calves after long walks.
My Take: The larger hook knob is very pointed and can be a little too intense at times, but since I control the pressure, it's easily manageable and is a small price to pay for how effectively it works.
In a nutshell, I ruptured both Achilles tendons while playing squash and basketball between 2010 and 2017. I gave up all lunging sports and switched to low-impact walking as my main source of exercise. For all the drama about my Achilles tendons, check out my "About Me" page.
All this muscle pain relief stuff is great, but, if your muscles are feeling a bit off, your best bet is to swing by your doctor or a medical whiz. They've got the personalized advice and treatment that'll get you feeling tip-top.