I officially have a new fear unlocked.

Who doesn’t love a good at-home neck massage?

I’m using it from like 8 a.m. until 5 p.m." Sophie said.

Woman using a massage gun on her shoulder while sitting cross-legged

“Yes!

My aunt had a stroke from her massage gun,” another user wrote.

Heather Jeffcoat, a doctor of physical therapy based in Los Angeles.

Sophie pointing to lump on her neck

“Medical attention may be warranted in some cases.

Then seek the right professional help that can help guide you.”

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"I end up getting super sore, red, inflamed like all over where I was using it and I was like, "Oh god, I feel like worse,'"

"I'm feeling my neck, and I'm like 'Holy shit, there's a lump…'

Image of Sophie talking with caption "My doctor was like, 'Don't you dare ever use a massage gun on your neck."

"Not me having a mystery stroke at 28 and constantly using a massage gun on my neck…"

"Within like two seconds of using a massage gun on my neck, I got so dizzy and nauseous."

"I gave myself vertigo for two weeks doing that."

"Yes! My aunt had a stroke from her massage gun."

Text: Katy King thanks for the PSA on using a massage gun on the neck

Closeup of Dr. Heather Jeffcoat

Man using a handheld massager on his neck, eyes closed with a content expression, next to indoor plants

A smiling woman receives a massage from another woman using a handheld massage device on her shoulder

A digital illustration of a human's lymphatic system from the neck up, highlighting nodes and pathways

Person looking stressed with hands on head near a window, conveying emotion for a wellness article

Person using a massage gun on their leg for muscle recovery

Person sitting on a bed holding their calf, indicating leg pain, possibly cramps or muscle discomfort

Closeup of Sophie