Product Reviews for Homedics SBM-200H Therapist Select Shiatsu Massaging Cushion with Heat

Homedics SBM-200H Therapist Select Shiatsu Massaging Cushion with Heat

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Product Reviews of Homedics SBM-200H Therapist Select Shiatsu Massaging Cushion with Heat

Product Review: A perfect Christmas present!
Summary: 5 Stars

I kept hearing this product advertised on Rush Limbaugh and since my husband has some back problems, I bought it for him. He loves it. It has cut down on his need for pain meds and the chiropractor.

Product Review: Ahhh! A bargain that feels nice.
Summary: 4 Stars

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I have tried all the $5000 massage chairs at Brookstone and Sharper Image and, while this massager doesn't quite equal them, it's a great massager for the price.

I was impressed by the very solid construction and feel of the massager right out of the box. Again, this is quite a bargain.

Once placed on a chair, plugged in, and sat upon - the "shiatsu" massage feels really nice. Some massagers have too much pressure and others not enough, this felt just right. This model is limited to the rolling shiatsu action which gets the long muscles beside the spine.

Another nice feature is the heat, which seemed to melt the tension in my muscles like butter. The heat, also, seemed just right - not uncomfortable in any way.

The massager is fairly limited in what it does. It will not reach your neck or head, and is only recommended for the back. It has 4 basic settings: 1. Demo 2. Full Back 3. Uppper back 4. Lower back. I would have appreciated some more control like arrow buttons on some massagers that let you directly control where the rollers are.

Despite it's limitations I still belive it is an incredible bargain. It won't replace a massge therapist, but at less cost than two therapy seesions, it may be just what you need.

Product Review: Ahhhhh!!
Summary: 5 Stars

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I have wanted one of these massaging chairs for a very long time! I'm one of those people that jump into the chairs in the mall and goes thru 2 or 3 rounds of massage before allowing anyone else the joy!! I also have back troubles requiring the help of a chiropractor and a massage therapist - so I know relief when I feel it!

This is a portable massage cushion meant for most chairs in your home. (There is also a warning about not putting this in your car ... can you really drive and use one of these anyway!?! That's a recipe for an accident!!) Anyway, I was able to take this over to my neighbor's house with ease so that they could try it out too! The consensus was, "Can you leave this here?" Of course, my answer was, "No!"

The Shiatsu Massaging action is done by the rolling of balls inside the cushion in a deep kneading circular pattern moving up and down your back. (My only complaint here is that it doesn't go high enough on my back. Most of my pain comes from between my shoulder blades and up to my neck - and this only gets right to mid-shoulder blade. I'm average height at 5'7", so it would be ideal for someone about 5'5".)

The control features a "demo" button for a brief demonstration each function, and then automatically turns off. There is a button for heat while the massage is on, you can select/ deselect it as you prefer. It then has buttons for Full back (up & down the entire back), Upper back (focusing on the mid to upper back), and Lower back (focusing on the mid to lower back). You can also select/deselect these buttons as you prefer.

The unit has an automatic 15 minute shut off. It is recommended that you not use the unit for more than 15 minutes at a time. Other recommendations are not to use if you are pregnant, diabetic, have a pacemaker, or have any concerns regarding your health. It also recommends not using it before bed, as it has a stimulating effect and can delay sleep.

Overall I found this very useful and loved the massage! I am hoping this will put more time between the need for chiropractor and massage therapy visits!

- 1smileycat :-)

Product Review: Amazing after a long drive.
Summary: 4 Stars

I had purchased this massager for my parents as a Christmas present. When I came back a couple weeks later, I gave it a shot. At first it hurt a little bit, until I actually sat up straight. After it ran through its progression, I got up and couldn't believe how loose my back was - especially since I had just driven for hours to get there. I am extremely tempted to buy my own.

My only complaint is that the lower back isn't as low as I would like.