I have used many instruments of this type over the years so I think I am qualified to write a review for the DMS. Since this is pretty pricey, I think a casual user wouldn't be buying this type of machine. First, a few features about the machine. There is only one setting, on and off. Speed can't be adjusted. The piston travels about half an inch at a high speed. It is quite heavy but easy to hold or maneuver. Cable is a bit flimsy but designed to be easily replaced if needed. It basically pummels muscle spasms and trigger points into a mush. You can't use this over any bony area. Forget about using it over the neck, it is way too strong. However, if you have a big muscle that has deep spasm in it, this will take care of it. Tight trapezius, rhomboid, lumbar musculature, gluts, thighs, calves, forearm muscles are easily treated. Spasm that would not release with massage, Graston, ultrasound, or EMS, this will most likely get rid of. It is the massage machine equivalent of 10,000 horsepower dragster. It's meant for one thing and other machines can't even compare. The most comparable machine to this, the Vibracussor, is far more versatile with its multiple attachments and multiple power settings. But I'd say the DMS overpowers the Vibracussor by about 5 times. Vibracussor does vibrate faster on higher settings. I have both now. I find myself using the Vibracussor for petite patients and bony areas, and DMS for the big and stubborn stuff. If you are a chiropractor, physical therapist, body worker, athletic trainer, or such who runs into big deep muscle spasm all the time, this machine will serve you well. Patients can't believe a machine can be so strong. I recommend it highly. Read more
It's a big vibrator. It heats up after 30 minutes of use. As an engineer, I think this is poorly designed and manufactured. There is a lot of play between moving parts and the head that moves has a lot of slack. After the vibrator heats up, oil leaks out of it. I bought this to use on myself but If I was a client, I would dissatisfied with having machine oil leak on to my skin as it is not natural for the body. If a person is clothed, the oil would certainly stain the clothing. Read more
The DMS is so impressive. I have chronic aches and pains in my back from sitting and typing all day at work. At one point I got physical therapy for it and the doc used the DMS. It worked fantastic and that was just one day a week. Over time and bad posture the aches came back so I decided to do pt myself and get a DMS. It was an excellent decision as I can now manage myself and dont have to stuck seeing a professional more than id like to. Read more
I got this DMS and the cords were having problems right off the box. Customer service is just RUDE, they don't care. I contacted the DMS people and the lady was just so rude that I thought she could use some DMS herself to losen up a little bit. The creator of this machine passed away, I talked to him a few times and he was a gentleman, he told me I was covered and shouldn't worry about anything regarding the performance of the machine. Before you buy make sure you check the cords and also the motor gets really hot if you use it for over 10 minutes. Read more
I purchased this for my athletes (D1, ACC). They absolutely love it! They like this option versus foam rolling, etc. It's become a regular treatment in my practice. Generates good blood flow to the area. I also think it mostly provides a sensory overload to alleviate pain, soreness, and tightness temporarily (similar to electrical stimulation). Best results if stretching is performed after. As you use it more you can hear changes in vibrations when treating affected areas, kind of cool to have the feedback. Down side: one speed (which can be too strong for some), needs an oil change once at month to keep it running well, also the power cord comes in 3 pieces which gets kind of awkward. Read more
Fantasic. Incredible. I am neither a MT nor a PT, not even a medical professional. I am a former bodybuilder with a host of muscular/soft tissue injuries that I accrued over years of hard training. When I was living in Los Angeles, my MT had one of these. Like most clients who have experienced the DMS, I demanded it for each session haha. When I moved to Seattle and no longer had that MT to go to, I found out just how much I loved and missed the DMS. I finally pulled the trigger a couple of months ago and now have my own. I can successfully relieve hypertonicity on my own now for most bodyparts and no longer need to visit a MT, unless I need to get my back worked (because it is difficult to reach on my own). The increases in flexibility, muscular function, and pain relief are really not things I can put a price on. I still train 3 times a week and now study Kung Fu, so my body is consistently strained/stressed. I honestly don't know what I would do without it. Actually I do- I would be paying for sub-par massages that rarely fix my issues. I am able to successfully treat fascial tears and the tightening of tissues around them in minutes. I use it every other day on my arms, legs, pecs, delts, calves, traps... and I am healthier as a result. If you have the $$$, you will not be wasting a single penny by investing in one of these. I want to be buried with it. Read more
This is an expensive professional device. It works well for the intended purpose. Simply said, it is a well built product and will likely last forever. Read more
