A handheld motorized
massage gun combines the percussive action of conventional percussive-type
massage guns with
muscle stretching action and kneading action of rolling element
massage devices. The self-powered, self-standing instrument orbits a single massage head along a reciprocating circular arc which induces percussive forces perpendicular to the
fascia, induces stretching forces along the elongate axis of the
fascia and also produces
skin rolling action upon adipose
fascia. The self-standing suspension allows the device to be stably focused upon a specific fascia region with one hand for the purpose of treating
cellulite and / or providing
muscle rehabilitation. Among various features, the instrument has a
handle portion suitable for operating with one hand, a single massage head for oscillating upon the surface of a fascia, and a non-oscillating gripping surface for anchoring the massage gun upon a fascia surface.