Can this unit provide deep tissue massages? i usually can't find a unit can i can get a high strength massage.
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I have found this unit to be very effective for stiff/sore muscles. As far as "high strength" - you will not be able to tolerate the strength of this unit when set much higher than half.
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This unit has 12 different functions, each with a different application in mind. One of these functions is a deep tissue oriented function. Once this setting is chosen you then determine what level of intensity that is comfortable for you. We have never set the intensity higher than midrange so this unit has quite a high delivery capability. We are very happy with this unit.
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I like mine. I previously owned the more expensive of the Thumper brand massagers & it was more powerful, but this one is quite powerful & I really like deep tissue massage , so if it was just a tickle I would know & be quite disappointed ( & thus would have returned it).
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Yes you can, you push the button once for the massage and if you push it twice then that is the heat also. So if you just push the button once all you get is massage
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Hi, Amazon e-mailed me asking me if I would answer your question...I returned this model in favor of my "go to" Five S 10 Motor Massage Cushion available at Amazon, as well. As I wrote in my review, it did NOT massage my lower back because the massagers were way too wide - they didn't hit the lower back since they were spaced too far apart. It might work for a man, but I had several of my girlfriends try it, and they had the same problem. The guys thought it was okay...also, the seat area got uncomfortably hot - I thought I was sitting on a hot griddle. Try the Five Star.
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Hi. The answer is yes...kind of. I have two massagers (my wife and me). Her's is the HoMedics. It only has two zones (upper & lower), but it goes higher than mine. The massage is a little milder too---mine is a bit too rough so I simply drape a blanket over it. She loves it.
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Dawn, I cant get it to work on my neck at all. It is just not useful for the neck the way it is built. I have to use another kind of vibrator massager for my neck. Surprised at the other two answers - I wish I could find out how they do it. sorry, after conflicting answers Im sure mine doesn't help.
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You can wrap a towel few folds as a cushion between kness and massager. It works fine for me.
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Hi Aug. I have to say that I really like my massager (MCS-510H). My principal problem is mid-back, however---it does just what I need there. For lower back it will do the same thing---that is, sort of roll around the area---not just up & down. But that area is more boney and the massage just doesn't go deep enough to do a really good job. That said, I don't think any of the chair-style massagers will do better. One thing I really do appreciate is its ability to concentrate on one area (low, for instance)---and then you can also "spot" massage by pressing up or down buttons to put it right where you need it. All in all, I think its damn good for the price. Tom
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This chair is not really a massage chair in my opinion.. It is a vibrating chair. Yes it does have different areas of vibration which you can use individually or in combination with another area at the same time. In addition there are different levels of vibration intensity that can be selected as well. So in my opinion, this is a great comfortable vibrating chair. But if you're looking for massage think about the more expensive options
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You could, but from what I've read it is that and more. TENS units use a certain kind of electrical wavelength to stimulate nerves, which in sense reduces or blocks pain. The COMPEX has that, but it also can deliver a different kind of electrical wavelength (depending on the setting) that is able to contract skeletal muscle similar to resistance exercise.
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I don't know how the size of a person would matter, unless the person besides being small is also frail!? Anyone who needs deep tissue massage can use this machine. It might be too heavy for a frail, elderly person to lift and control...or too vigorous to use on someone of that body type, but just being small, in itself, shouldn't matter.
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no. no. you must be lying down on top of the unit. your weight is required for the desired effect. you may need to pad the rotating massage gears with towels if it is to strong.
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Hi Sasi, I did not try this, however I believe it wont work, because it does not move like and other massager, it only gives vibrations !
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Not really but its simple to use. Snap the leads on the pads, slightly moisten pads with water, plug leads into device. Place pads where you want them. Turn on device. Choose type of massage, length of time and level of intensity. That's it.
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Yes you can position your feet on the balls of the unit to intensify the massage on different areas of your feet. Works well.
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I think you would be quite pleased with the massage. It is strong and does penetrate deeply.Someone massaging you with it could push on the back and make it even stronger.I do not think you would be disappointed. I love mine and am very happy I purchased it.Good luck.
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No it does not have a setting or switch to do that. I have had my unit for about a month now, and to my understanding is that their are 6 massage settings. Some are TENS. Some are EMS.