Shiatsu Deluxe Neck & Shoulder Massager with Heat, 3 Speeds, Changes Direction, Muscle Kneading for Back, & Legs, Portable, Convenient Straps, Thera-P, Beige

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.

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.

This device is overall pretty good, and has comparable strength to the Brookstone neck massager I got 10 years ago that finally had the mesh cloth wear thru. I like that it has a normal plug end and not a wall-wart, though that probably prevents it from working off of 12v car lighter adapter like some neck massagers have. I do like the ability to slow the speed down which my original massager didnt have. But the buttons! They are terrible. Tiniest little dome clickers like on the cheapest remotes for gadgets. Not at all what I would expect from homedics and on a 80+$ device.

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.

My neck was giving me problems for several weeks, and I had this saved in my wish list for at least a year. I finally broke down and bought it. I had hesitated because of the price. It’s definitely more expensive than most of the others that you will find. But I know and trust this brand and went ahead and spent the money. It works wonderfully. The heat feature feels so relaxing and the reverse feature is great for switching it up and really loosening up the muscles thoroughly. I use it all the way down my back. It’s not a real human massage, but it’s the next-best thing!

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 have owned 2 other similar massagers over the years. The other two were great, though the motors gave out to extensive use with lots of pressure. This one's motor seems fine, even great and never slowed down regardless of the pressure (I use a lot). This massager has been less used than the others simply because it is much more uncomfortable when the motor is rotating the plastic massage balls. It just...doesn't feel like a massage so much as an aggressive plastic something on your neck. The zipper broke while the massager was in regular day-to-day use (not using the zipper). Interesting that once the zipper no longer works the rest of the device is basically useless as the rotators will then catch clothing or anything else and twist it up in a knot. I did get quite a bit of use out of it (6 months), but this one is overall a regret purchase. Would not buy again.

This is awkward to use and the rotating balls do not get very warm at all. Hard to keep in place, hard to hold in place. Just awkward. Not worth the purchase price. Would not buy this again or recommend it.