Homedics RMM-300H Therapist Select Masseur-In-A-Box Portable Massage Mat, Black
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Product Reviews of Homedics RMM-300H Therapist Select Masseur-In-A-Box Portable Massage Mat, Black
Product Review: good massage for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this for my husband after we tried one like it that my mom had purchased. Its a great massager and gives plenty of pressure-- the Heat button is also nice. It folds up so you can put it under a bed or hide it in a closet when not in use. overall very happy with the purchaseProduct Review: highly recommended, but DO NOT pay more than $100!
Summary: 4 Stars
A few things that need to be addressed here:
(1), as of this writing, street price is $100 including shipping! HoMedics is selling directly at that price, new with warranty and free shipping. Do your homework!
(2), Complaints about mechanism breaking are likely due to misuse. This unit requires a firm surface. Use on a soft mattress or similar surface can lead to bent track and damaged or broken massage mechanism.
(3), Yes, it can be painful. Shiatsu massage is SUPPOSED to be painful! I used it with maximum padding, and it's much less severe than an actual professional shiatsu massage.
Note this is a shiatsu massager. Sturdy, kneading massage with heat, but no vibration.
Overall, I'm pretty impressed with the product and presentation. It's fairly large, comes in the form of a 19" x 64" mattress that folds in half and stores neatly in its (rather large) box with carrying handle. The two half-pads have sturdy handles for carrying, a velcro strap to hold it closed when folded, and ergonomic pockets for storing pillow, remote, and power cord (plugs directly to outlet, no adapter needed).
It includes two overlay pads so you can soften the massage action as you see fit, and I recommend an additional towel if you don't like sticking to the soft, plasticky faux leather surface.
If you intend to use on a mattress or sofa, I recommend a 19" x 32" sheet of 1/4" plywood or similar rigid material to support upper pad and prevent damage to massage mechanism.
Positioning yourself on it is also very important. If you don't center yourself, the shiatsu mechanism will not straddle your spine correctly, which can be potentially painful and harmful. You want to align your head as close to the top as possible to benefit the full length of your spine.
Product Review: masseur-in-a-box massage mat
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this for my husband who is undergoing a grueling medical treatment for six months. He uses it every day for fifteen minutes and it makes him feel much better. I recommend it highly.