Best Massage Tools & Equipment
Computer users Office workers Athletes People with long, stressful commutes Those seeking stress relief People with neck, shoulder or back pain, muscle fatigue, and poor blood circulation. Relieves muscle pain and tension Increases blood circulation Worry free, 90 day money back guarantee 1-year warranty FDA Listed. RELIEVES SORE MUSCLES: Powerful 3-Dimension Deep-Kneading Shiatsu Massage Nodes relax overused and tight muscles (Automatically changes direction every minute); Advanced Heating function soothes aching muscles and can be turned on & off with ease. SAFE TO USE: The ZMA13 Shiatsu massager is equipped with Overheat Protection Device & programmed with 20-minute Auto Shut-Off to ensure safety (UL approved power adaptor works with both 110-120V & 220-240V electrical outlet); Car adapter included.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"the fabric covering the rotating massage balls frayed and opened up after 6 months of regular use."
"Update: The company did make due on their promise to replace the unit immediately for free. The massager itself works well, just don't put too much pressure on it which will lead to the stitching eventually breaking down."
"Even for this not-as mechanically involved person, I saw simple details, especially in the manner in which the switch is built, which made replacing the cover a piece of cake. Few companies have earned that kind of respect from me, and most are giants of commerce, from American Express, Lenovo (ThinkPads), Samsung (smartphones) to State Farm (though of late my loyalties with the flatter have waivered); to mid-size companies like Ameriprise Financial, the largest of the bona fide financial planning firms in the country (full disclosure here--I was a board certified financial advisor with them for 25 years, until I retired early 2016; I worked for them that long because I wanted to do personal financial planning with clients, and I was able to do just that with their full backing and support), CareFirst (a BC & BS health insurance company serving MD, DC and northern VA) and Sprint. UPDATE -- Aug 16, 2017. I initially gave a 5 star review after purchasing my "Zyllion ZMA13BK Shiatsu Pillow Massager with Heat" two years ago. At the time I was still working as a personal financial advisor (25 years) out of my home office. Well, initially I would often use it off and on much of my work day, which was mostly desk bound (I had clients scattered up and down the east coast, with a heavy concentration in SW Florida, and a smaller exposure here in western Maryland, who had been with me for a long time, so much of the work was done by phone and online, though I still scheduled face-to-face meetings in my clients' homes, including an yearly trip to Florida). Except that, not surprisingly, the moving "rollers ball-like massagers" would briefly get caught in the adhesive of the exposed duct tape. Since I was "defeated" in my homemade solutions, I decided to look around the link to the product, and see if I could find anything of help. Sure enough, and the response from Zyllion had been quite fast, as in this answer to a certain Carlo D., who asked, just less than 2 weeks ago, on Friday, August 4, 2017—. "I need to replace the cover please help". Zyllion Customer Service immediately responded the very next business day, Monday August 7, 2017—. "Dear Carlo: "Thank you for your comment! So I immediately wrote to them, sending my message using the Amazon internal system of communicating with a vendor, shortly after midnight TODAY (12:30 am EDT). By 12:07 pm EDT, not quite 12 hours after writing to them, I had an answer from them, saying that they would indeed send me a replacement cover; they just needed my address. While writing this, here at 3:17 pm EDT, they already put my replacement cover in the mail to me, with a tracking number from the USPS. That's just fancy talk which is rarely delivered in my experience (I'll soon turn 65, so I've been in this game for a long time)."
"I got this as a gift from my amazing girlfriend who knows I complain about my neck all the time. It shuts off after 20 minutes but you can turn it right back on and it's still warm, if you don't want heat you can turn off the heat and still have the rollers. I'd definitely recommend this if you have any neck pain or just want a relaxing message after work on the ride home."
The variable speed controller allows you to dial into the perfect intensity whilst 6 different massage heads allows you to select the firmness and style of your massage. This model includes a facial vibration motor built into the end of the handle with specially designed facial massage and scalp massage attachments. If you are use to a gentle massage or are sensitive to aggressive massage therapy you may be surprised with Pure Wave’s strength. The CM7 model includes 6 different massage sticks to address different areas of the body and unique styles of massage. BENEFITS: Repetitive acute percussion therapy relieves muscle tension, knots, spasms, aches and pains. Release trigger points, increase blood flow, gain greater range of motion. Approximate weight & dimensions 1.75 lb., 16.5” L x 2.75” W x 3.5” H. INNOVATIVE SLIM DESIGN: Cordless to fit your lifestyle.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This pulsing action literally pushed my lower back into alignment and alleviated the majority of my back pain."
"This massager is awesome!"
"While it doesn't replace a masseuse, it definitely provides instant relief and allows you to stretch out appointments."
"Happy to report: The attachment designed for the end of concern fits very snug and doesn't displace at all. In my employment history, I provided deep tissue massage / trigger point therapies in 3 different clinics serving 4 doctors' patients. I was able to work trigger points scalp, back, shoulders, arms, periformis, legs and feet of two people and trigger points on upper back of a third person. At the end of which the indicator on the handle blinked red when unit shut off. Final application before red light blink and shut down was a continuous use of about 25 minutes (part of the 1 hr previously stated). I do not know if it turned off because it got warm as to protect the motor and circuitry or if the battery was exhausted."
"Tried the acupressure head last night and went to bed with no pain and ... the biggest shock was preparing for my first morning steps to be like knives, and having little -almost no pain."
"Here's what annoyed me: - The stand: It's not a charging base, you have to manually plug the unit in; It's not terribly stable; It doesn't have enough places for all the attachments, even if you have one on the unit; The attachments aren't held securely on the base, so if you pull one off, you'll knock another off; The bottom edge of the base is just rough plastic, there's no feet, so it'll scratch a table or wood floor. For this price I'd expect a recharging base with a real line cord, so you can route the cord neatly rather than having to drape the loose cord over the table; It charges slowly, my Drill and rechargeable vacuum charge in 15-20 minutes, this take two hours; Cheap charger means you can't use it while plugged in, and the unit doesn't show how much juice is left unless it's plugged in. For the price, it should run continuously; The stroke is notably longer than the Homedics HHP-350 (NOT rechargeable), which probably works the motor harder causing it shut down more. The Homedics HHP-350 unit is hefty and feels solid. - Attachments: The Homedics HHP-350 has two sets of heads or you can use it without any for heat. This unit has a bunch of attachments, but they're not as good as they first seem. There's a soft scalp massager, but the stroke is so long the unit's just gonna bounce on your head unless you hold the attachment 1/4 off your scalp and turn it on full blast. - Other: This unit has a facial vibrator, but you can't use it with the scalp massage attachment and it's not powerful enough for anything useful anyway. Unlike the Homedics, the shaft is exposed -- there's no gasket between the body and the attachment, if you're not careful, your finger can get pinch/crushed between the body and the back of the attachment."
"All around, awesome product, awesome company."
Deep-Kneading Shiatsu Massage Nodes with Heating. Each foot has deep-kneading rotating Shiatsu Massage nodes that work wonders to relieve aches, knots and muscle tension. We figured you’re standing all day long, and you want to come home to use the Belmint’s Shiatsu Foot Massager to relax your sore and tired feet, so we built it with that in mind. Our unique foot massager is tailor-made to provide you a deep tissue massage and assist in blood flow circulation that your feet will thank you for. ★ A UNIQUE POWERFUL DEEP-KNEADING ROTATING NODES - What makes our foot massager better than others, it comes equipped with powerful deep-kneading Shiatsu massage nodes that work synergically on your feet to relieve chronic pain, stubborn knots, muscle tension, plantar fasciitis and other aches caused by long hours standing on your feet.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have fibromyalgia and edema and my left foot has been hurting and swollen for years. I was literally in tears each time but the pain has lessened considerably."
"The heat is not intense, which I like...keeps it at a very comfortable temperature...the kneading massage is very gentle, but firm on the first level...if I could get a full body massage machine that feels like this, I would never leave the house."
"Foot massager works great, my feet are a size 12, the massager does a great job getting three quarters of them."
"I don't think I have ever had such a good foot massage."
"I love the pressure around my feet and especially the massage on the bottoms of the upper part of my feet."
"UPDATE: I'm increasing my rating/updating my review because seller's customer service was extremely nice and worked hard to make things right."
"I definitely recommend it for those who are up on their feet all day and just need some relaxing time."
"Because I will have to return it I'm going to reconsider and purchase foot massager where other people left reviews saying it was too hard."
Best Electric Massagers
Computer users Office workers Athletes People with long, stressful commutes Those seeking stress relief People with neck, shoulder or back pain, muscle fatigue, and poor blood circulation. Relieves muscle pain and tension Increases blood circulation Worry free, 90 day money back guarantee 1-year warranty FDA Listed. RELIEVES SORE MUSCLES: Powerful 3-Dimension Deep-Kneading Shiatsu Massage Nodes relax overused and tight muscles (Automatically changes direction every minute); Advanced Heating function soothes aching muscles and can be turned on & off with ease. SAFE TO USE: The ZMA13 Shiatsu massager is equipped with Overheat Protection Device & programmed with 20-minute Auto Shut-Off to ensure safety (UL approved power adaptor works with both 110-120V & 220-240V electrical outlet); Car adapter included.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"the fabric covering the rotating massage balls frayed and opened up after 6 months of regular use."
"I got this as a gift from my amazing girlfriend who knows I complain about my neck all the time. It shuts off after 20 minutes but you can turn it right back on and it's still warm, if you don't want heat you can turn off the heat and still have the rollers. I'd definitely recommend this if you have any neck pain or just want a relaxing message after work on the ride home."
"I get a lot of tension in my shoulders and back especially after a long day on my feet and I work out at least 3 times a week so I am no stranger to sore muscles."
"I know that some people have had issues with the connection on the cable coming apart, but I haven't experienced that at all. This is a great product and we were so satisfied with it we bought one for my boyfriend's sister for Christmas."
"I had tried other massagers to deal with lower back pain due to degenerative discs and this one outshines all of the others."
"This is a great massager for the money and I truly appreciate the Professional manner the seller handled my issue."
"Update: The company did make due on their promise to replace the unit immediately for free. The massager itself works well, just don't put too much pressure on it which will lead to the stitching eventually breaking down."
"Great product!!"
Best Magnetic Therapy Products
Strong, Relaxing Massage - 8 deep-kneading rotating nodes imitate the pressure and kneading motions of a Shiatsu massage to deliver powerful relief for neck, back, shoulder, abdomen, legs, feet pain.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The massaging power comes from two rotating "arms", each having three "hands", two shorter and one longer. It feels like a professional massaging therapist's strong hand. You can use it to massage your lower back/neck when you are driving or as a passenger."
"Just be noted that when you use it to massage your back, please hold it against the couch tight, so that it can do its best job to massage your back."
"Another great feature about this device is you can adjust the mode level."
"It does better than those chairs you pay a few bucks to get a massage. The features: massage balls in 2 different directions, a heat option, arm holders, large size, off button- but you have to press and hold it to turn off, and an auto shut off, plus a car adapter."
"Love hot tubs, but they can't do my neck. I used on my mid and lower back too, just because I could and it felt wonderful."
"You sit on your couch, you put this on your shoulder, and 5 minutes later, your shoulder feel like soft pillow."
"Even it takes a long time as twenty minutes to feel better. So far so good, and I use it every other day to relax the muscle from suffering the pain."
"By press and hold the power button to start, and it will automatically stop in around 15 minutes (nice function that instead of using a timer to stop it), perfect timing for massage (non-stop to have massage is no good for your body)."
Best Massage Lotions
With an effortless glide and luxurious consistency, it offers excellent versatility, workability and absorbency. Combines the desired features of an oil and lotion in one.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This is the Only Massage cream i want to use to the the best massage possible."
"Having been a massage therapist for over 15 years I have to share with you my favorite massage cream."
"Discovered this when my masso-therapist used it."
"Soft gentle almost nonexistent scent, wonderful lubricant, washes off with water and doesn't stain linens."
"Love this cream for my massage clients."
"I used this massage cream for 7 years for my clients. Great!"
"Melts in your hands."
"I recently had a bicep tear which required surgery followed by physical therapy."
Best Massage Oils
Lavender Oil is extracted from French lavender and used for aromatherapy, relaxation, uplifting mood, massage oils and bath salts. Large 4 oz bottle - 100% pure and natural.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I put a couple drops in my trash cans, mix it with water to spray on my sheets for a more relaxing sleep, put some in my bedroom and bathroom heat vents, put a drop or two in my toilets when I clean them, use it on my skin to help with relaxing me. And what impressed me the most was that every year I get a very bad rash on my eye lids. It has stopped the itching and is healing the skin."
"I've had this bottle for almost the same price as the regular bottles sold at retail organic supermarket type stores."
"Great amount, great price, arrived intact and on time."
"Good quality and the larger bottle is lasting a very long time."
"Excellent smelling there is a big difference between this and the cheaper oils!"
"Very good quality oil."
"I am brand new to essential oils and I can say, I would order this brand again!"
"This is my 2nd purchase of this item."
Best Manual Massage Tools
Recommended by health & fitness experts it is an effective tool for pain management techniques like Myofascial Release & Deep Tissue Massage you can now dissolve pain, relax tension & rid stress like never before. The Body Back Buddy is one of the oldest trigger point self-massage tools on the market. Additionally, our specially engineered hooks are reinforced with an I-Beam like design that makes for a tool at least 3x stronger, more rigid & easier to hold than similar cylinder designs. Each is made in numbered batch lots from high quality, high density polyethylene; which is a BPA, PBDE, TBBPA free material and subject to US Health and Safety Standards. With the introduction of the I-Beam influenced rectangular cross sections, we made a handheld massager that is at least 3x stronger and easier to grip than similar cylinder based designs. BODY BACK BUDDY GUARANTEE — Unlike the tidal wave of cheap knock offs populating the market today, the Body Back Buddy has been proudly designed, tested and manufactured in Portland Oregon since 1995.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I've spent years rubbing my back and sore muscles against tennis or lacrosse balls against a wall, foam rollers, trying to do self-massage, bending over couches, and generally making an idiot of myself flopping around on the floor. One day I thought to myself - why don't I build a device that lets me push forward with my hands, but redirects the force into my back so that I can control the pressure and spot exactly? The little trigger point map in the instructions is helping me find tension I never knew existed. If you've ever laid on the floor and tried to jam your shoulderblade into a tennis ball juuuust right, get up, dust yourself off, and buy one of these immediately."
"I really like this, it helps a lot with my myofascial pain."
"I don't like it for my feet (too sharp) compared to a golf ball, but overall this thing is a gem for getting into the odd nooks and crannies of the body."
"My coworker bought this because he said his relative had one and it was amazing, so I tried the one he bought and literally a minute later bought one for myself."
"I use the rounded end to massage along each side of the spine on my upper back and neck, and it feels good."
"This is a dependable item though, for anyone who isn't already familiar with this bar, you can just work it around you and fix pains you weren't even aware of, and of course those you are highly aware of too."
"I held one of the pressure point nodules directly where I felt pain for five minutes."
"This thing looks rather strange, but I know a masseuse who uses this for herself, and the reviews were so good, I thought I'd try it out."
Best Professional Massage Equipment
100-percent cotton fitted sheets; semi-circle bolster, oil pouch, and towel hanger.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Let me tell you about this baby...I got this for my wife and myself as the masseuse is very expensive, and while I don't mind massaging my wife, it is not very easy either on the floor, or on the bed. As for build, I have nothing to compare it to as I have never used any other tables, nor ever had a professional massage...but this thing seems well built. This table sure has helped me up my massage game, and a massage is always good for brownie points...if you get my drift ;)."
"My fiancé and I would give each other massages but if you have ever tried to give a real massage on a regular bed you know that it is difficult to move around. Get a real massage table for home use and spice up your love life."
"Great table!"
"Have not tried putting back into case as this table will have a fixed location."
"This table was a lovely Christmas Surprise to help her begin her business."
"This table is for personal use but so far a wonderful product."
"This will make it more comfortable for her and the table below headrest for her book or iPad is perfect."
"If you are a licensed and professional therapist, chiropractor, reiki master, PT etc STAY AWAY FROM THIS TABLE!! Here's the breakdown: PROS: -The color was correct (black). CONS: -The table squeaks A LOT! The only client I used it on was a very skinny man and he barely fit both his arms on the table comfortably. -The side armrests are in terrible positions, don't even align with arm position..they get in the way of the massage."
Best Fitness & Activity Monitors
Make every beat count with Fitbit Charge 2—the all-new heart rate and fitness wristband built for all-day, workouts and beyond. PurePulse continuous, automatic wrist-based heart rate tracking to better measure calorie burn all day.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I found the Fitbit to be an incredible fitness device compared to the Apple watch. The fitbit can also track sleep, and give you an estimate of your cardio fitness score (V02 Max). Other features: Clearly the fitbit is not a smart watch, but the text and call notifications are great when you're working out and don't have quick access to your phone. Accuracy: Tie. I have no idea what the negative reviews are talking about (Maybe they received a defective device or have exceptionally hairy arms?). The apple watch is slightly more accurate when it comes to distance, and probably more suited for someone who runs at a competitive pace. I love watching my cardio fitness score change and keeping an eye on my resting heart rate overnight. Apple has a ton of 3rd party apps which are great, but it lacks the complete integration of the fitbit. I haven't decided which one I will be keeping yet, but if I were basing my decision on fitness alone, at a non competitive level, I would choose the fitbit hands down. There are other useful features that make the Apple watch appealing in my line of work, so I'll have to weigh those into my decision. The apple watch doesn't have the same coolness factor with regard to fitness, and really doesn't motivate me to workout anymore than my iPhone would. It is perfect for someone who doesn't care about tracking fitness goals, but wants to leave their phone at home during a workout. The ability to stream music, track distance with a built in GPS, and respond to text messages are wonderful. I have a 7 inch wrist and the large band fits me on the last 2-4 holes (keep it loose when not working out)."
"As a Blaze and original Charge HR owner, figured I'd try my hand at the newest Fitbit Charge 2. It replaces the original best selling Charge & Charge HR. Steps, Flights, Heart Rate, Calories Burned, Connected GPS (shows a little map post workout when tied to your phone, and yes, you need to bring your phone with you on walks/runs), and notifications (as of now, just texts, calendar alerts, and displays phone number of incoming calls). The Charge watch has been the workhorse of the fitbit line. Since you're familiar with the Charge already, let's go over some of the issues you may have experienced and highlights/common questions answered: 1) Build Quality: The Charge 2 is a far far superior quality than the original Charge. **If you had problems with your original Charge band bubbling, the ability to swap bands and how the tracker is connected to the bands should eliminate the issues you have experienced ** Obviously way too early to make a call on how the device will hold up, but given my experience with Blaze & Alta, this feels similar in build quality, if not better, and neither of those devices have suffered from bands falling apart on a wide scale. 5) Display is nice, 4x larger than the original Charge. The font is a bright offwhite, as opposed to the original Charge that had a soft almost blue to it. Some display day & date, and most have option to where when you tap the display it will cycle through stats (may display heart rate, date, steps taken, how far you are in your goals, your hourly movement reminders, etc). Yes, two of the watch faces are digital (numbers display, not hands) and have seconds displayed. There is no 3rd party support at this time such as facebook, instagram, etc (The Blaze watch will be offering these soon in next software upgrade, so I guess there is hope the Charge 2 will get those as well). Heart rate was spot on as it usually was with original Charge HR & my Blaze. Obviously some folks have trouble with them due to body hair and whatnot, but the sensors on Charge HR, Blaze, and now Charge 2 seem to be spot on. An issue I had with the original Charge was it getting "lost" when I hit higher cardio levels. CONS: - vibration is notably weaker than the original Charge. The Charge HR slowly scrolls texts and notifications to you, which can be annoying if you're used to the Blaze. They serve their purpose well though, and I can't ding it for this as it's a step up from the original Charge. The Blaze is their high end product at the moment, but the Charge 2 is a very close second. I'll happily answer questions as I did for when I originally reviewed the Blaze out of the gate, and edit this review to reflect common questions or any issues I face as I put the device through its paces in the coming days."
Best Aromatherapy Products
First, the humidifier function adds moisture to the air to help you sleep better, cough less and alleviate dry sinuses. This handy unit also diffuses your favorite scented oils without heat, so their holistic properties stay intact. Features: No filters required. Whisper-quiet operation. Auto shutoff for safety. Visually appealing,modern Japanese design. Helps with dry, chapped skin, chapped lips and dry sinuses. Works with ordinary tap water, plus 2 to 3 drops of essential oil. Please use 100% pure essential oils with no corrosivity, Ultrasonic aroma essential oil diffuse is safe and does not harm the essential oil of any ingredients. Features include 7 color changing lamps for your choice, nightlight, programmable on/off cycles and auto shut-off.once the water runs out,it wil be auto shut-off to protect the device.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This is my personal honest opinion and I get a little frustrated seeing so many reviews on amazon from people who have received free or discounted products in exchange for reviews. I am interested in people like me who have spent their money and bought a product who want to give a review. It locks so that the oil doesn't spill, so you can't just twist it on and off like a water bottle cap. If you press the "on" button once the diffuser will run for about 30 seconds, shut off and then automatically turn back on. It is just a small red or green button depending on the mist setting so if you need complete darkness to sleep it may be a problem. I have one diffuser for the main area in the house and now a second one for the bedroom."
"Bought this for my indoor grow room to keep up the humidity."
"I'm brand new to the essential oils thing but this review is strictly on the diffuser itself. Green light, it'll diffuse on for about 30 seconds and then stop for about the same amount of time and alternate until it runs out of water or you shut it off. I even have to put a small decorative piece in front of the unit because that light that shows you it's on will keep me up. Lastly, one of my favorite things about it is that it's so quiet, you hardly know it's running other than seeing the mist and a very, very slight sound."
"I love having it next to my bed and breathing it in at night, especially the eucalyptus & pine oils."
Best App-Enabled Activity Trackers
Never put your favorite fitbit at risk. Two Pack Make it fully-prepared. There are so many options, why Choose Us All Our Products are Produced under Strict Quality Inspection. 12-Month Worry-Free Warranty and Free Life-time Technical Support. Professional After-Sales Team. When charging, please make sure that you have plugged it into your fitbit correctly(the metal contact should be aligned with the interface of your fitbit) 5.Only for fitbit Alta,not for fitbit Alta HR. It has a voltage regulator inside (PTC) to protect your fibit from being damaged by overcurrent. Simply plug it into any USB port on your computer to charge your Fitbit Alta quickly and steadily. Note:If you connect it to the adapter, the current must not exceed 1A and the Voltage does not exceed 5V.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"They don't seem to make contact with the fit bit after awhile.....but you can't beat the price'."
"I monitored the cords and plug for any signs of overheating, lag, or overcharging."
"It is one piece so it doesn’t have the annoying little springs that the charger that came with my Fitbit had, which coincidentally broke before I even got my Fitbit charged."
"I plugged in my Fitbit Alta as soon as I opened the package."
"a little wigglier to get it attached to the alta fitbit but once it's secure it charges well... Ive used it several times without any problems (other than getting it attached!"
"This charging cord works exactly as expected."
"I accidentally broke my fitbit’s original charger and then decided to buy these ones."
"Item fails to charge the Alta."