I need neck and shoulder relief from stress. Is the size of the unit conducive to using it on those areas or is it hard to use there?
1388358
It's great between the shoulder blades if someone else can do it for you. I'd say no on the neck. It's too heavy and the neck is too fragile, even with another person operating the machine.
1388359
This unit is too big and heavy to use on your neck and shoulder area. If you do a search for "percussion massager" on Amazon, you'll find several hand-held models with a long handle which should fit your needs better. I've purchased the "Thumper E501 NA Sport Percussive Massager", and it does a great job, although it is a higher-end model and costs more. It's built-to-last. I've never had any problems with mine, and am very happy with it.
1388360
It's the best deep tissue massager I've ever used. However, for the neck it is to heavy for one. It's not designed for one person for the back or neck.
1388361
This massager is heavy and not easily held behind you. I bought this product, but my wife does not like to use it.
1388362
It can be effective on those areas but you need someone to do it for you It is sooo heavy!
1388363
This unit will work fine, but not if you're trying to use it by yourself in those areas. It's heavy and you really need to have both hands on it. It's made for someone else to use on you.
2229802
You can reach your upper back; it is electric. It works well and helps a lot but as with all products in this brand line, it will either break or stop working in about three months. Good luck. I would look for something else.
1237413
The shape of the actual pad is a little awkward for the neck area. It is nonetheless good for the neck in that you can regulate the warmth to adjust to the sensitivity of said area. The texture of the pad is quite flexible, I am just not sure its the best fit for the neck.
1286054
I ordered it for my wife who had been in an auto accident, thinking it would be good for her neck and shoulders, especially with the heat feature. When we tried it, it was very rough and had a jolting type action rather than a vibrational massaging one and she took it off immediately, and we returned it.
497839
Hello. I really like the massager, but, I don't think it would be too comfortable to use while lying down. The part that is placed behind your neck is kind of bulky, so, laying on it would probably defeat the purpose of the massager. Hope that this has been helpful.
180361
The maerial covering the "rolling knuckles" of the massager are thin and may be cause some discomfort when used without other covering like wearing a shirt or t-shirt. Otherwise the massager is strong, hard and effective. It has helped me with my neck and back pains.
987831
I love mine!!! I have severe neck and shoulder issues and have bought so many pillows! I even had the water one suggested by the chiropractor and paid soooo much for it! It seems now that I think about it that mine got more comfortable as time passed I love mine wouldn
1598197
it's not super plushy but it has a pad on the strap that is adjustable that makes it comfortable. I have never had a problem with my shoulder hurting.
101275
No, sorry I have only used the Real-Ease neck & shoulder Relaxer. It works very well for me.
98251
No. Actually to be very honest I don't know what that one is for. It's not comfortable or soothing at all. It did nothing for my very pain filled back. But several of the other attachments did work very well.
2060777
No, it is not wide enough to to do both shoulders at the same time, I think it is meant for the small of your back.I have used it for different areas of my upper back though. It provides a good massage
2244467
Ah-ha! Maybe that's why I don't really get relief!! LOL. The muscles in my upper back are a mess . . . car accident many yrs ago. I'm always looking for a new gadget that actually helps. And this one does. I love this contraption! I just use it while I'm watching tv and it feels great.I was really impressed, also, when I went in to my chiropractor and saw that he sells it! And uses it! :-)
1122846
The cushion on me..(5'5")reaches my head. But the rollers don't go to my neck, which would be nice! I'm buying a smaller one just for the neck area. Saying that, it is still a great massager for my shoulders down to my lower back.
688413
I haven't had to use it much except on my leg, but I'd say the shape of it doesn't lend itself well to upper back. You might use it on back of neck or across a shoulder but not across a large expanse of back. There would be no way to hold it in place as the Velcro fastener wouldn't work.
776792
I use it at the junction of the neck and shoulder, not to stick it in the neck
630549
I'm not a Dr. but I've used this device all over my back area with great results. So long as you can lay it flat and not on a curved area like the top of the shoulder it should work fine. Remember to use lower levels of intenstiy and work up not the other way around because this is electricity, hope this helps, Paul.
1705569
It can be painful. I don' t use it because it is supposed to relax, not to irritate.Feeling pain is mostly irritating