Is it a Swedish or Shiatsu massager?. Homedics.com says it is a shiatsu massager.
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It is a Shiatsu (movement of rollers) but it works great. It does have the heat feature also, if you want it. I can only assume it is made in Sweden and that is how it gets the Swedish part of it???? Not sure about that though.
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Sorry -- I'm a novice and don't know the difference. I bought this as a gift, but did try it out. Rollers message your back both in an up-down motion and spinal-lateral (i.e., pinching type) motion. It worked well on a sore back and I have no complaints.
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Per the definition: A Swedish massage features long, soothing strokes from light to firm pressure, depending on your needs. Shiatsu offers pressure point work performed along your energy. This is a Shiatsu Massager as it focusses on the pressure points and uses rhythmic pressure instead of rubbing and kneading.
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All I know is it uses rollers that rotate up and down you back. And it really really works!
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My 62 year old friend has crazy back pain. She saw this in Macys and sat down for 30 minutes in store and she got up and could walk fine. Her back pain was gone. That's how good it is. I also tried it and it felt so nice. This is a great massager to relieve any kind of back pain.
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Per the definition:A Swedish massage features long, soothing strokes from light to firm pressure, depending on your needs. Shiatsu offers pressure point work performed along your energy.This is a Shiatsu Massager as it focusses on the pressure points and uses rhythmic pressure instead of rubbing and kneading.
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No, it is a low-med vibration; I would try a shiatsu massager that is also available from amazon.
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It's a vibrating massage with heat; you can target different areas with the massage. It also has a 10, 20, and 30 minute timer.
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I had this thing for such a short time that I'm not sure what the exact mechanism was for the "tapping." All I remember is that when I put it on my back, the thumping was incredibly uncomfortable and hard to regulate. It feels like a jack-hammer. I sent it back because even though I love deep-tissue massage and am no delicate flower, this caused more discomfort than it relieved. Not sure if this helps, but my recommendation is to keep looking. I think the Homedics might be better.
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It's a kneading massage. There are cheaper ones available that vibrate, but I really don't recommend them.
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Yes! The brand is now called Vibratex. Hitachi, wanted drop the "massager" due to its infamous sextoy legacy, however Vibratex convinced them to keep manufacturing the device. As of 2013, Hitachi dropped their name from the toy and rebranded it as "The Original Magic Wand". You can check out this article http://expressmilwaukee.com/article-20926-the-rebirth-of-the-magic-wand.html for more info on what happened. I originally did not know about the rebranding and also freaked out thinking I had been delivered a fake/cheapo knock off, but I'm happy to say that I received the real deal from this vendor. The item I recieved looks exactly like this: http://magicwandoriginal.com/ It's an amazing product and I highly recommend it. 5 stars! 5 BIG ORGASMIC STARS!
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don't know cause' I only have this one......I can tell you this is worth the money if you are like me and love "hand massages"....lots lessexpensive, too....I only wish it provided more pressure than it does....I really like deep/strong pressure...still, it satisfies.....bb
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The massager design is very similar to the Homedics brand massager. If you feel it only works in a plastic chair, you will have a similar experience with the US Jaclean massager. I have the Homedics and I use it anywhere~~ on the floor propped up against the sofa, on the sofa, on the dining chair, etc. I currently have it on my ergonomically designed office chair. The Homedics action is no where near as good at the US Jaclean. Good luck. I hope I've been able to answer your question.
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As far as I know it is the same one. This one does have heat which you can turn on or off. This is my second one and I absolutely love it. I use it morning and night and it does exactly what it is supposed to do. Nice deep massage for tense muscles.
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When using the fooling back massage, yes. There is a width button. The shiatsu massage feature, no. The rollers move constantly across the back, so width adjustment is unnecessary. The neck rollers move out and back along the neck. Tall people may need to scrunch down a bit to get full benefit of the neck feature.
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In the rollers that move up and down you can adjust the width . This is an awesome massager. But I suggest using a throw blanket over it because the shiatsu is very intense. As it should be.
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Nope. Mine was a fake. If you google "fake Shu Uemura curler" you'll find several blogs with photos comparing the real and the counterfeits (also YouTube videos), including the ways you can tell on the boxes they come in whether yours is real or fake... Hope you get a real one!
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I sent an email to the manufacturer and got a reply as below: SP-20H- Ultra Plush Shiatsu Pillow. This pillow has shiatsu massaging mechanisms that provide a deep, kneading massage.SP-25H- Ultra Plush Shiatsu & Vibration. This pillow has shiatsu and vibrating massage as well. (Discontinued)SP-30H- Shiatsu Massage Pillow. This pillow is not as plush as the other 2 and it only provides a deep, kneading massage with no vibration.
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I wouldnt so much say its a rattle as much as it sounds a bit like grindibg. Even with no weight or pressure against the unit. Initially it was annoying but ive found over time and getting used to it.......its almost like white noise. Its not so noticable when you are also using the vibrate feature. I did read severalreviews of this product on kultiple sites before purchasing. Every single review mentioned this noise. Some in a positive manner. Others not so much. It does what a much more expensive massage therapust does......for a LOT less money. I make the appointment.&#128522;
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I have the Body Back Buddy Classic TM Trigger Point Massager and it is identical to the one pictured. Black with both rounded and pointed therapy knobs. Both work well. Sometimes I prefer the rounded and sometimes the pointed. This tool really works for me.
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Hi, I just got this question in my email box, so don't know if this will help. The Thumper is amazing. It really helps with my pain in minutes. I haven't tried any of the homedics massagers. A friend had the Thumper, tried it, and loved it. Good luck, hope you find something.
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the shiatsu massage is amazing. i fact i was just using it last night. the cord is probably around 3 ft. maybe more when plugged into the wall. it does come with wall charger and car charger but i have not used it in the car yet so im not sure how long that cord is.... it is worth the money though. you can also use it on pretty much any spot of your body which is nice. also it heats up as well.