Back Massager with Heat, Shiatsu Elite II Heated Neck and Back Massage Cushion. 3 Different Massage Styles and 3 Massage Zones. Comes with Controller and Chair Straps

As advertised - my lower right side of my back locked up. Never had that happen before - ignored it but then I could barely walk...the pain was not fun. I have Rx to muscle relaxers and pain meds that I was Rxed when I had the shingles - also not a fun time, ladies and gentlemen. Never took them then and won't take them unless it's forced onto me. Any way - got this instead of a mask in a bottle and worth it! The heat is great! It has a neck massage and high back massage too - but I just use the lower back mode - killed the problem at the source / root.

I had the older model and honestly the settings on the older one (just died after 9 years so 1000% recommend this brand) I liked the tapping and other features that aren't on this one.. this one the rejuvenation and soothing feel the same. The headrest neck area is much stronger than the back area, heat works well. It's pretty much the same as my old one except the top is different. I'm still adjusting. I do however like that this one feels more sturdy (definitely heavier). I also really like the adjusting height of this model. A bit pricey but I bought my original on kohls and honestly they wanted way much more so this price is much better decided not to purchase from kohl's for that reason.

Works great, very relaxing. The heat can get very hot and the adjustable neck massager is heavenly. The kneading action is great too. I am a 6'1" athletic man and the pressure is great and makes my sore muscles feel better. The movement is similar to the massage chairs at my gym. I imagine if you are heavier than you used to be, that would play a significant role in how any massage will feel. My lastvhomedic massager lasted forever with lots of use.

We bought this for our mutual Christmas present and tried it for the first time last night. I thought the neck massage feature is wonderful, but my wife complained that the back massage is lacking. This morning I tried to figure out what my wife is complaining about. In both shiatsu and rolling mode the "balls" that are doing the work start very low -- against the pelvic bone, which causes discomfort unless you slide forward and away from them or turn off the lower section. Worse, they do not rise high enough to effectively reach the user's shoulder blades, which is where massaging is often desired. (we are in the 5'5" to 5'9" range, so we are not "tall" people) One reason is that the unit is so heavy it rests on the chair seat. I tried several chairs. The elastic straps aren't up to the task of holding it high enough. I placed a small metal loaf pan under it, which helped prove my thesis but that's impractical for actual use. The other major factor is that a good portion of the upper back is untouched. I stood facing the chair and watched the four red glowing balls move within their range. it's obvious that they don't rise nearly high enough. The distance between their high point and the neck massaging apparatus is several inches, leaving too much of the back unmassaged. I emailed their customer service but received no response. Not a good sign.

We've had the HoMedics massage cushion for about three months now and find we use it almost every day...sometimes more than once. So far it's holding up well with no signs of wear. It works well for both my wife and me (5'4" and 6'0"). I can't vouch for medical benefits, but as 60-somethings with the occasional sore back, we both find it deeply relaxing. It's most effective for the mid- to upper back areas and the neck and shoulder region. The heat can be a little too intense at times, especially against a single layer of clothes, but it's easy to turn off and on at will. Obviously, it's not a $2000 massage chair, but at a tenth the price it's sweet.

Massager works well. It fits comfortably into a chair with a velcro strapping system. The functions include various adjustment settings for heat, neck height adjustment, kneading massage, neck/shoulder massage, upper and lower back massage, and much more. I although I liked the product, it was heavier than I expected and came in a huge box. I would have preferred it to be a bit smaller so that I don’t have to struggle with transporting it. Also, before using it, the manufacturer instructions require you to remove two screws from the back of it and warns you to NOT put those screws back or it would damage the massager. That was a bit off-putting. Other than my listed concerns, product is over all good.

Purchased this for my husband as a Christmas gift after I threw out his old iJoy Human Touch Massage Chair. He loved the iJoy chair but the pleather was peeling off after 7 years of use. We had both tested the HoMedics Shiatsu Elite Cushion and really liked it. I took a chance on the Elite II and of all the massage cushion/chairs we've tested and purchased over the years, this one is the BEST. It beats chairs that are 5x more expensive. PROS: The most amazing feature is the adjustable height of the neck/head massager. I'm 5'4 -5'5 and this actually kneads my neck and trap areas. AMAZE BALLS. This was for my husband but I actually USE this massage chair all the time. The pre preprogrammed options are fantastic but you can easily customize the height, width, heat on or off, rolling or kneading to your body's content. EASY TO USE. There is a chair that you can purchase from Homedics that fits this unit with a place for the remote, but the cushion fit perfectly on our modern gray rocker swivel chair and really works with our modern decor. It's in our living area and isn't obtrusive (or ugly) and the gray color doesn't stick out. EASY ON THE EYES Friends take turns sitting in the chair and LOVE using it when they come over. It's considered the best seat in the house when they discover it. One of my dear friends is a board certified acupuncturist/massage therapist and she ADORES the chair and she usually doesn't like these things. Can't recommend this chair enough. No Cons to this item.

I have owned this for 16 months. It was really great and saved me so much pain. For that I give this 4 stars. I had no problems until now so I had to remove one star. =( Last night while using the lower back massage, I heard something snap. Since then, the massager no longer works! It is making grinding and popping noises. I don't know what I will do without it. Please help.

I bought this massage chair because I was suffering from back and neck pain. And it’s really helped. Highly recommend!

Lo recibí muy bien empacado. Fue una buena compra. Funciona a la perfección tal como en la descripción.

Llego antes de lo esperado, en buenas condiciones, buen producto, tiene la fuerza suficiente al momento de dar masajes

Es un producto de buena calidad, de funcionamiento correcto, tal como se anuncia. Se puede usar sobre una silla o sillón y tiene varias opcioens y rutinas de masaje

I was very disappointed in this purchase and ended up sending it back. The massage points were nowhere near where they needed to be even after adjusting. You have to be 6 feet tall with a long torso to have the right body shape.