Rechargeable Deep Kneading Neck & Shoulder Massager with Heat – Cordless Shiatsu Therapy for Muscle Pain Relief – Portable & Adjustable

My wife is a Paraplegic and in a wheelchair. We have gone through 6 of these types of massagers since October. This is by far the best one... her shoulders get sore if she has to do alot of wheeling... also she gets sore after PT... This is a good one... powerful, the buttons are sturdy... and she is tough on it... but it's fantastic... spend the money and get a quality massager, the Homedics checks all the boxes.

I was paying $100+ for biweekly neck massages until I got this home neck massager. I almost didn't buy it after reading some of the iffy reviews, but I'm glad I did. It hits all the right places and feels great on my neck. I have used it both sitting up and lying in bed. The pressure is not too deep, and it feels great. I've been using it religiously every day and my neck feels so much better, no regrets at all and I couldn't recommend more. Btw writing this with the massager on lol.

I occasionally suffer from upper and lower neck pain, both in back and on the sides of my neck and even down a little onto the tops of my shoulders. In my opinion, this can be used for any of those locations and probably more I have never tried or needed. I searched through the reviews and specifications of many different models and decided on this one because of its versatility and the fact that it plugs directly into the wall and is not rechargeable, battery operated. I must say first that this is not in any way a pillow. Even though the unit does have a padded cover, the insides are firm and hard where the magic happens. The opposite direction rotation is a nice feature, as is the variable speeds, but the heat option in my opinion is barely noticeable, but still a nice addition. After some experimentation, I have found that for me, the best way to use it is while sitting in my high back recliner. Sitting up straight doesn't put much pressure of your neck onto the device and the further back I recline increases the pressure of my head and neck onto the device. If you have long hair, I suggest lifting it and not using this unit through your hair because it will tangle your hair into knots. This thing has some seriously strong Motors with very deep penetrating kneading motion. It is definitely a far cry from a vibrating neck pillow. Actually, if the manufacturer could add a variable speed and strength vibration to this, it would be the ultimate deep muscle kneading massager. Again, I must stress that this is not a soft tissue vibrating pillow.

The product works well. However, it was shipped only in its own box, which meant that was exposed to the weather. While the massager is in a plastic bag within, the outer container was soaked, warped, and totally unsuitable for wrapping and gifting. Amazon: shame on you!

This little baby is worth every penny I bought an "open box" and saved $20 but I would pay full price if that wasn't available. My left hip flexor muscle recently threw a hissy fit and put me in major pain. This has been a godsend in loosening those tight muscles in my hip and lower back. I'd be in really tough shape if not for this unit. I'm not out of the woods yet but this is giving me major relief during my ordeal. I've been using it up and down my back and on my neck too. The shiatsu massage is intense and wonderful. I usually put it on medium. The heat is only warm, but pleasant. TBH, this muscle massage doesn't need the heat. My one negative is that it's heavier and more cumbersome than I anticipated but I don't think it would be as effective otherwise. I'm disabled so it's a struggle but it's definitely worth the effort. I highly recommend this unit. Give it a try if you have neck and/or back issues.

EDIT: New version is so much better than the old ones! _____ I was gifted this massager and it changed my life. It is so powerful compared to "Amazon's favorite" cheaper versions and really helped my neck/back/shoulder pain! Problem is, my first one was used multiple times a week--maybe it was overuse that caused the wire to break off from the unit, but some things were rattling inside long before then, despite it being fully functional until the wire broke. I tried replacing my first with a cheaper one from a different brand and that cheap one was so weak in comparison, plus the massage part was right on the zipper, which made no sense. I ended up returning that one and splurging on a second of this Homedics one, and I'm pleased to see it now uses a normal, thick power cord as compared to the thin wire power cord it used before. Hopefully now it will last longer than a couple years unlike the first! If you are considering this for your background, get it, but be prepared for possibly needing to replace it within a year or two--pricey but brings so much relief. PS--to the people who have skin rubbed raw from this, the same thing happened to me a couple times. Both times I used it on bare skin for a bad knot, and I learned you need material like a shirt between you and the massager. Focusing on one spot for too long with bare skin will rub you raw, so wear a shirt and move it around more and you'll be fine. For some, the strength may take getting used to but I have come to love it! Better than it being weak like cheap brands.