Can you lay on this? Can you really reach that tight spot where the neck and shoulders join? Direct pressure down? Thanks!
1997306
You can't lay on it. The handle is long enough to reach between your shoulders. I helps, though, if you have someone use it on you. You can adjust the vibration from low to high and about 3 levels in between. We usually use the 2nd level.
1997307
You can lay on it depending on the placement. The handle length allows you to reach any area, which I love. You can provide pressure down, but with the different settings, you won't need to. Enjoy.
1997308
yes for the most part ...... but in a sitting position you can't put much pressure on the area that needs attention.......... so you need to lay down and position the vibrator between you and the area that needs attention which is do able .......... however after repeated use this unit will start to become noisy and eventually the cord at the the entry point to the unit will break its connection for the average person that means buying another unit ........ if your handy its repairable....... i've bought too many of these over the years and the quality has gone down over and over buy a better unit do your homework on amazon it will pay off ! ........... learn from my mistakes............ jonrick yes for the most part ...... but in a sitting position you can't put much pressure on the area that needs attention.......... so you need to lay down and position the vibrator between you and the area that needs attention which is do able .......... however after repeated use this unit will start to become noisy and eventually the cord at the the entry point to the unit will break its connection for the average person that means buying another unit ........ if your handy its repairable....... i've bought too many of these over the years and the quality has gone down over and over buy a... » Read More yes for the most part ...... but in a sitting position you can't put much pressure on the area that needs attention.......... so you need to lay down and position the vibrator between you and the area that needs attention which is do able .......... however after repeated use this unit will start to become noisy and eventually the cord at the the entry point to the unit will break its connection for the average person that means buying another unit ........ if your handy its repairable....... i've bought too many of these over the years and the quality has gone down over and over buy a better unit do your homework on amazon it will pay off ! ........... learn from my mistakes............ jonrick « Show Less
1997309
Laying down directly on it might be a bit painful....like laying on a brick. However it really helps the neck and shoulder pain and, yes, you can get direct pressure to that area. Sometimes I will bear down with one roller on a particular spot and it helps to get the most pressure to that one spot.
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That depends on how much of your body/head you lean against it. If you lie down and rest your shoulders and head against it, it sits up fine.
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Yes you can set it above your face while lying flat on your back at various hights. My wife loves it!
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Theorectically you could use the stick on your neck and back. You would position the valley on either side to stradle the vertebre. I've never tried it but now that you mention it, I will give it a go tonight. My first thought was it would be darn uncomfortable but I won't know until I try. Great question.
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You could definitely put it under your shoulders, but it won't be able to get through the layers of your pillow if you put it underneath.
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Yes! You can lay your chest and arm on it. My wife just had a baby and we used it and support her from every angle. A really recommended.
1837193
It would be hard to do to get the full effect of this product. I think it was designed to be used while lying down so that the neck muscles are fully relaxed and the device on firm surface.
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I move the pillow up and down along my spine. When the nodes come closest together, it does not 'hit' per se so long as I have moved the pillow center to my spine. There is a correct distance between what I feel the nodes at their closest point and a comfortable proximity to my spine. Because the nodes do not protrude very far I think this is why I do not feel discomfort, rather, it works my Knots and Muscles very well similar to how a masseuse would with their knuckles.
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The bed rest does not support your neck. I actually did not want it to so ordered it as it is. Perhaps there are some that are made that do have more height and would consequently provide neck support.
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I can't speak for everyone, but for me, no, not at all. There are two indentations to cradle the neck and my shoulder tucks into the curve so that my neck feels very supported. I don't feel like I am at the edge or that my head will slip off at all. It is really nice have the two places to rest my head because I am one of those people who shifts the pillow when it is warm to find a cool spot. You can face either way in the indentation and when I am facing out (away from the center of the pillow) there is a generous hand width from my face to the edge of the pillow. The pillow has square edges and is firm, so it is not like a regular pillow that slopes away on the ends--you get the same support the entire width of the pillow.
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Hello Ozog! I measured it especialy for you))) Neck support area is not same thick everywhere))) Yes. From one side let's say it's bottom for me, so for my neck: right in the middle it's 3,5" and at the sides it's 4 1/4" (which is exactly my shoulder side). So when I sleep on my back it's lower and when I sleep on my side I just turn to one of sides and my shoulder relax too. But if you're man you'll enjy to turn it upside down and you'll sleep on side which is opposite to my bottom) Measurments there are 4" in the middle and 5 1/4" at the sides. Thus man shoulder will relax too. Sorry for mistakes, I always in hurry when typing. I can just add to my previous wow that time passed and I still think it's the best solution for my neck. And it's universal for man and woman. So you can turn it and find your comfortable side. If you buy it, you'll be very surprised about it shape. This picture doesn't show sides. Sellers do not realize that they could sell much more if they show sides.
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I wouldn't suggest it only because you will have to apply pressure and that would require you to be in some fairly uncomfortable positions. It works great but it can be painful. I wouldn't want you to further your injury.
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That's difficult to answer, since that's a everyone's anatomy responds differently. That said, I think it's quite firm. Not hard, but I never sink down into it. I don't sleep on my stomach due to neck and back issues, so I can't say with any confidence when it would be like. But soft is not the way I would describe this bad.
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I think the height of the back would work for you. It might not reach all the way to the base of your neck, but it would be pretty darn close. I am over 200lbs and have not had a problem with the massage portion, although, I do not use it for more than 15-20 min at a time. Hope this helps.
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No...this would not be a good pillow for shoulder support. The way that it's made it would not be comfortable at all if you had your shoulders on it. The pillow cradles you head & neck only.
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Yes, I use mine on the back of my neck on a low setting and on my shoulders. I love this machine because I can target four areas. I can do my neck and shoulders on both left and right side or my upper back and lower back once again on my left and right side. You get four pads and it targets the areas well. I love it.
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I have actually tried it, and with the heavy battery weight, it is not really practical or easy to balance around your neck. i typically have to find a flat surface to set it on, or something sturdy to wrap it around.