The Theragun Relief is Therabody's entry-level percussive massage gun, run from a single button. It suits people who want to ease daily aches, stiffness and knots at home. Therabody lists a 10 mm massage amplitude and around 120 minutes of battery Therabody.
Theragun Relief at a glance
10mm
Amplitude
3
Speeds
Around 120 minutes
Battery life
1.37lbs
Weight
Therabody lists these specs on the Theragun Relief product page and in the user manual Therabodymanual.
Amplitude
10 mm
Speeds
3 (low, medium, high)
Battery life
Around 120 minutes
Weight
1.37 lbs (0.62 kg) without attachments
Dimensions
9.66 x 2.58 x 1.37 in
Charging
USB-C cable, included
Attachments in the box
3: Dampener, Standard Ball, Thumb
Extra attachments that fit
Wedge and Supersoft, each sold separately
Controls
One button, long press for on and off
Handle
Patented Theragun Triangle multi-grip
Bluetooth
Not Bluetooth enabled
Automatic shut off
None, you long press to power it off
Colors
Navy, Sand, Charcoal
Warranty
1-year warranty
How much does the Theragun Relief weigh?
The Theragun Relief weighs 0.62 kg, which Therabody also lists as 1.37 lbs, without attachments Therabody. That is about 0.36 kg lighter than the Theragun Prime, by our maths.
How big is the Theragun Relief?
Therabody lists the Theragun Relief as 9.66 x 2.58 x 1.37 in Therabody. The handle is a three-sided Theragun Triangle, so you can hold it from any side manual.
Does the Theragun Relief have Bluetooth?
No, Therabody says the Theragun Relief is not Bluetooth enabled Therabody. Therabody adds that Relief owners still get in-app access to Coach, its AI recovery plans. The manual asks you to download the Therabody app for guided routines manual.
Who the Theragun Relief is for
Good fit if
You want gentle daily muscle relief.
You want one button and 3 speeds.
You treat your own back and shoulders.
You want 3 attachments in the box.
You want a 1.37 lb massage gun.
Pick another model if
→You want deeper 16 mm percussion: pick the Theragun Prime Therabody.
→You want the smallest Theragun: pick the Theragun Mini 3rd Gen Therabody.
→You want routines on a screen: pick the Theragun Sense Therabody.
Good to know before you buy
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The Theragun Relief is not Bluetooth enabled. The device will not connect to the Therabody app, so you follow a routine on your phone and set the speed by hand Therabody.
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The device does not shut off on its own. The manual says to firmly long press the button until it powers off, every time you finish manual.
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The Theragun Relief is not waterproof or machine washable. Keep liquid out of the device and the charging port, and clean it with a disinfectant wipe manual.
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You cannot use it while it charges. Power it off before you plug it in, because it will not power on while charging manual.
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The box holds the device, 3 attachments and a USB-C cable. There is no travel case or travel lock; Therabody puts a soft travel case with the Theragun Mini 3rd Gen TherabodyTherabody.
Before you start
Therabody lists precautions and contraindications for every Theragun, including blood thinners, open wounds and pacemakers. Read them, and ask a medical professional if you have questions Therabody.
How the Theragun Relief compares
Theragun Relief vs Theragun Mini
Both deliver 10 mm of percussion with the same 3 attachments. The Theragun Mini 3rd Gen is Therabody's smallest and lightest Theragun, and it adds Bluetooth, a travel lock and a travel pouch Therabody.
The Theragun Relief gives 10 mm of percussion from 3 speeds and one button. The Theragun Prime 6th Gen gives 16 mm, 5 speeds, a force meter and an impact-resistant body, and Therabody aims it at athletes and gym-goers Therabody.
The Theragun Relief keeps the controls to one button and relies on your phone for routines. The Theragun Sense 2nd Gen has an LCD screen with step-by-step routines that show where to massage, for how long and with how much pressure Therabody.
Hyperice now sends its Hypervolt Go 2 page to the Hypervolt Go 3, so these are the current specs. The Theragun Relief lists 10 mm of percussion and 3 attachments; Hyperice lists 5 speeds, up to 4 hours of battery and a carry case Hyperice.
Therabody calls 10 mm the gentlest amplitude in the Theragun line, and the Relief its entry-level model Therabody. In the same guide Therabody writes that this 10 mm amplitude "is comfortable yet still strong enough to work through tension, stress, and sore muscles".
The manual sets out what the massage is for. Therabody says the percussive therapy is intended to relieve daily aches and pains, reduce muscle tension, tightness and stress, and ease painful knots manual.
Is the Theragun Relief good for athletes and runners?
Therabody points harder training at other models. Its guide names the Theragun Prime for people who want to power a warm-up and recovery through tough workouts, with 16 mm of percussion Therabody. It sets the Relief up for simple tension relief from daily aches Therabody.
Is the Theragun Relief supposed to hurt?
No, the manual says never to apply excessive pressure, or any pressure that causes pain or discomfort manual. It also says not to start by pressing straight onto a sore spot. Work slowly around the area instead, to reduce the tension first.
Battery and charging
Therabody lists around 120 minutes of battery life, and says it varies with the speed, the attachment and the routine Therabody. The Relief charges over the USB-C cable in the box manual.
How do you charge the Theragun Relief?
Power the device off first, because it will not power on while charging manual. Plug one end of the USB-C cable into the device and the other into your adapter. The button LED flashes while it charges.
How do you know when the Theragun Relief is fully charged?
The button LED turns solid green when the battery is full manual. Unplug the cable once it does. To read the level while the device is off, press the button briefly and watch the flash:
Flashing orange: low battery.
Flashing blue: medium battery.
Flashing green: high battery.
Solid green: full battery.
Tip
If you swap in another USB-C cable, Therabody asks you to use one from a trusted source with no damage to it manual.
What the 3 attachments do
Each attachment suits a different job, and the manual names them manual. Therabody says all three stay hygienic, because they do not absorb sweat, lotion or oils.
Dampener: a firm but softer full-body massage, for tender, sensitive or bony areas.
Standard Ball: a firmer all-over massage for small and large muscle groups.
Thumb: point therapy for the lower back and other painful trigger points.
The Dampener has a wide base, which spreads the contact over more skin. The manual says not to put this device directly on bone, such as the spine or a knee cap. Therabody also sells the Wedge and Supersoft attachments separately, and both fit the Relief Therabody.
How to set up and use it
Slide your hand into the Theragun Triangle handle, and hold it from whichever side reaches the muscle.
Push an attachment onto the tip of the arm while the device is off.
Firmly long press the button to turn the device on.
Move it back and forth across the area, with light to moderate pressure.
Short press the button to step through the 3 speeds: low, medium and high.
Spend about 15 to 20 seconds on each area, then glide to the next one.
Firmly long press the button again until the device powers off manual.
Therabody also asks you to download the Therabody app from the App Store or Play Store, and scan the QR code in the manual to get started manual.
Care and quick fixes from the manual
How to clean the Theragun Relief
Power the device off.
Wipe the inner surface with a disinfectant wipe to lift any residue.
Once it is residue-free, wipe the whole surface and the attachments with a clean disinfectant wipe, in a circular motion manual.
Therabody says these steps keep the device working as designed, and that skipping them may stop it working.
Is the Theragun Relief waterproof?
No, the manual says the Theragun Relief is not waterproof or machine washable manual. Do not let any liquid or water into the device. Keep liquid away from the charging port as well.
How to change the attachment
Power the device off first.
Line the attachment up with the tip of the arm, and push it on.
To take it off, hold the triangle grip in one hand and the attachment in the other.
Put one finger on each side of the plastic connector, and pull firmly manual.
Keep your fingers out of the gap between the attachment and the end of the arm, because the manual warns it can pinch. Therabody recommends swapping an attachment once you see signs of wear.
If the metal rod feels warm
That is normal. The manual says the device's piston, the metal rod behind the attachment, may become warm after use manual.
No, Therabody still sells the Theragun Relief on its own site, in all 3 colors Therabody.
Does the Theragun Relief come with a case?
No, Therabody lists the device, 3 percussive attachments and a USB-C charging cable in the box Therabody. The Theragun Mini 3rd Gen and the Theragun Sense come with a travel pouch instead TherabodyTherabody.
How long is the Theragun Relief warranty?
The product page lists a 1-year warranty Therabody. Therabody's US warranty terms give attachments and accessories, such as charging cables and cases, a 90-day warranty Therabody.
How much is the Theragun Relief?
See today's price with the link above.
Where can I find the Theragun Relief manual?
Therabody posts the Theragun Relief user manual as a PDF on its Theragun Get Started page Therabodymanual. The English pages run from page 3 to page 13.
The verdict
4/4 PASS
No. 035 · Therabody Theragun Relief
Easing daily aches and stiffness at home.
The Theragun Relief suits someone who wants a light, simple massage gun for everyday aches, stiffness and knots. Therabody builds it around 10 mm of percussion, 3 speeds on one button and 3 attachments, at 1.37 lbs. People who want 16 mm of depth, a screen or a Bluetooth link to the app should look at the Prime, Sense or Mini instead.
4/4 PASS
