I I'm having major neck pain and upper shoulder pain.Will this massager be too rough on my neck?
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I would say probably yes because it is a thumper, not a vibrator. It hurt my back on lowest setting. I was very disappointed because I wanted it to help, not hurt.
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Yes. It's not designed for self use at all. It is for one person to use on another. It was originally designed to be used on horses. Doctors started using it on patients and the rest is history. Maxi Pro makes a great self massager designed for this exact reason (Thumper Mini Pro 2 Massager). Hope this helpsThumper Mini Pro 2
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It will probably be ok as the vibration level is adjustable. You CAN NOT use it on yourself. It is too heavy and awkward. I ended up purchasing one with a handle for about $35.00 that I can use without help.
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I tried it on my neck and tried to position the pads where my acupuncturist puts the electric pins into my neck. It resulted in a very unpleasant feeling in my neck and throat. So I'm saying do not use it on your neck. I took one for the team and can tell you that my body sent me a strong signal to stop the treatment as soon as I started.
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This massager has several speeds and three different heads so the intensity of the vibration to me feels like it is sort of tapping, depending on what part of the body you have it on, and which head you're using. This is a very good massager, very intense vibration even on low setting, the best massager I have owned, I hope this helps
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Yes to neck pain. I too have severe shoulder and neck pain. Altho this model is very difficult as hard to get feet in -you have to bend way in and the backboard has no padding which is very important.
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Yeah this should work well for you! I really like mine, I don't have to strain my neck so often.
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Yes. The neck massager has an "up" and "down" feature that put it from the top of the shoulder blade to the head. Has heat too.
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The trapezoids yes that's what I use it for the most. It order for this to happen more efficiently what I would suggest is reclining the chair all the way back (there is a setting for this) that way the pressure of your body weight is pulled down toward the chair (b/c this way you're actually laying down) and this allows your weight to "press" into the poles that massage you. Now the Neck- for me I feel it minimally on my neck b/c the head and neck are sensitive areas and the chair offers more of a "vibrate" only for these areas rather than a massage. In my opinion the back and shoulder area massage relieves my neck pain anyway. The trapezoids yes that's what I use it for the most. It order for this to happen more efficiently what I would suggest is reclining the chair all the way back (there is a setting for this) that way the pressure of your body weight is pulled down toward the chair (b/c this way you're actually laying down) and this allows your weight to "press" into the poles that massage you. Now the Neck- for me I feel it minimally on my neck b/c the head and neck are sensitive areas and the chair offers more of a "vibrate" only for these areas rather than a massage. In my opinion the... » Read More The trapezoids yes that's what I use it for the most. It order for this to happen more efficiently what I would suggest is reclining the chair all the way back (there is a setting for this) that way the pressure of your body weight is pulled down toward the chair (b/c this way you're actually laying down) and this allows your weight to "press" into the poles that massage you. Now the Neck- for me I feel it minimally on my neck b/c the head and neck are sensitive areas and the chair offers more of a "vibrate" only for these areas rather than a massage. In my opinion the back and shoulder area massage relieves my neck pain anyway. « Show Less
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Absolutely try it. Also remember that a lot of neck pain can actually just be shoulder pain referred to the neck. So if you have chronic neck pain, I'd suggest trying some exercises to get rid of it - "Bulletproof Your Shoulder is one good resource for shoulder exercises. Good luck!
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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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No, sorry I have only used the Real-Ease neck & shoulder Relaxer. It works very well for me.
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U cab, but I dont think will be a good idea... the fist days when u use the machine is painful... I use in my arms and legs only, I dod once in my back but I dont like feel pain.... THE MACHINE IS AWSOME, but no in sensitive areas
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I would personally feel comfortable using it on my upper back and neck area, yes. I'd start on a very gentle setting for the neck muscles, only because they tend to be super tight and tender. There are also helpful pictures and diagrams that come along with it showing sticker placement on different parts of the body. As long as you don't have one of the pads straddling your spine, I'd think you'd be ok. Just go easy at first.
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Yes, you can reach your upper back with ease. This is an electeic unit that you plug into a wall socket. I wanted to be sure that it was electric too because my dad uses this massager several times a day, and even at night if he wakes up with any pain. When I woke him the day after we received this he said" Bud, this thing is worth its weight in gold!". This is a wonderful massager and now we would not want to be without one.
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I have a 17 1/2" neck and the design of this device doesn't permit a good neck massage. The only way I can make it work is to literally bend the base into a curve, and I think such bending would damage the device long term. It works for shoulders, but the balls are on a plane that is too flat to get into neck muscles.
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I agree with Emily ... I think it would be way too painful to put your full weight on this model. I know some people have had great results but my wife found it pretty painful to use and very cumbersome to use sitting upright in a chair for neck massages. We sent ours back.
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Aloha Lana...This chair only vibrates. For a little money more you can buy an IJOY massage chair that will do what you want as I have it also and it rolls up and down the spine and digs in to the scap areas. It is a true massage chair and is best priceded at Amazon and you can also get them at Costco too and try one out there. Best to find a dealer and go sit for a while and destress in the showroom! Good luck
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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