HoMedics Gel Massage Shiatsu Back, Neck & Shoulder Massager with Heat – Simulates Real Hands of Massage Therapist, Adjustable Intensity Deep Tissue 3D Kneading Pillow for Home and Office Muscle Relief

Over the four days after my second Covid jab, my shoulder and neck muscles started to ache, each day getting worse so that even when I breathed my neck muscles hurt. I tried to get an appointment for a massage, but had to wait a week. I found this on Amazon (half the price of other shops) and couldn't wait for it to be delivered.I set it up and got it going within five minutes of it being delivered. It felt wonderful and by the next morning the pain was 50% less, I used it again that day and by evening the pain had almost gone. the following day - no pain.Three sessions with the massage would have cost more than what I paid for it. I have used it every day since and it's always a lovely feeling when it starts kneading the muscles.I have rheumatoid arthritis and I put it on my lap and sit with my hands lightly on it and it helps there too.I like that it's cordless, yes it's a bit bulky and you need to be careful swinging it over your shoulders - I think you could give yourself a bit of a concussion if you hit your head with it, but it's a gem of a thing and saves a fortune on going for a massage.

It is a lovely product but I found the massage was inadequate and difficult to move around. It felt really awkward to use.

It provides a good massage overall but is a bit heavy. The three control buttons are ok but the heat button could do with a led showing its ‘on’ state, With arthritis i find it difficult to turn my head far enough to see if the heat is on (red illumination inside massaging head). The heat is not very apparent, a bit more would be good. As for actual pain relief, I think it may help but I use this to ease my stiff neck and shoulders and it works for that.The massarge itself is not unlike a good hand massage by a strong pair of hsnds !!

I bought this Homedics massager because I've bought Homedics products in the past, I trusted the name, and it carried a 3-year warranty.It's been a good product, until the day the power charger failed.Noting the product was still within the 3-year product warranty I contacted Homedics, only to be told "We do not provide replacements for failed power supply units".Which effectively means the unit has a very limited lifespan, the manufacturer refuses to honour their own warranty, and the item is fit for little more than the local recycling centre!Very disappointed in Homedics.

Bought this as we lost the adapter for mine. Brilliant massager. I now use both. The gel is great as it’s softer on my bones and the heat is lovely. I use it all down my back not just on my shoulders. Great product.

Felt awkward to use...the heat function was disappointing. It did manipulate muscles where the neck meets the shoulders, but awkward anywhere else...ended up returning.

Perfectly portable and straight forward to use. I bought this for my mother to help her with her crippling neck pain. It has helped her but it certainly hasn’t got rid of the pain completely unfortunately. But I’m glad I bought it for her. So overall I do recommend it.

It really does feel natural with the gel rollers. Partner gets stiff neck when working on the computer for a while and this really helped. She uses it every day and loves it. Excellent, well made product.